Nigerian Electricity distribution companies, commonly called DisCos, are the final link between power generation and the Nigerian consumer.
These firms hold the responsibility for metering, billing, infrastructure maintenance, and responding to outages.
For most Nigerians, electricity reliability is more than a convenience; it determines whether businesses thrive or shut down.
The efficiency of each DisCo directly affects productivity, cost of living, and even security.
According to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Nigeria has a total of 13,339,635 registered electricity customers across the twelve (12) DisCos, out of which 7,182,909 are yet to be metered. This represents 53.85% of electricity customers across the country.
Since the privatization of electricity distribution companies in 2013, the 11 licensed DisCos, with one more added recently to make a total of 12 in Nigeria, have been tasked with improving power supply and expanding access to prepaid meters. However, performance has varied widely, with a few players accounting for the largest share of connected customers across the country.
This article examines the chief executives leading Nigeria’s top ten electricity distribution companies (DisCos) by registered customer numbers as of the first quarter of 2025. The executives are responsible for keeping the lights on for millions of homes and businesses across the country.
Here are the CEO’s of the 12 DisCos ranked by registered customer numbers
Abdu Bello Mohammed is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED Plc). He was appointed in October 2022.
The company serves 857,562 registered customers, with total billings of N36.32 billion and revenue collections of N17.14 billion, reflecting a collection efficiency of 47.19%.
JED Plc operates across the franchise states of Benue, Plateau, and Bauchi, providing electricity distribution and retail services to households, businesses, and institutions.
Mohammed is an engineer with extensive experience in Nigeria’s power sector. His career spans significant roles in the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), the Nigerian Electricity Power Authority (NEPA), and the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN).
He also served as a lecturer in the Department of Mechanical/Production Engineering at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, where he earned a Master of Engineering in Production Engineering.
He has decades of technical knowledge and regulatory experience. Mohammed has emphasised operational efficiency, reducing technical and commercial losses, and enhancing customer service.
