_New System Targets Revenue Protection, Arrears Reduction, and Efficient Power Use in Public Institutions
IPNEWS: The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has begun transitioning government ministries and agencies from postpaid to prepaid electricity metering, in a major push to strengthen revenue collection and curb power debt across the public sector.
The exercise kicked off at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning and the Liberia Land Authority, and will be rolled out to all government ministries, agencies, and commissions nationwide.
LEC officials say the transition is part of a broader Revenue Protection strategy aimed at improving financial sustainability and accountability in power consumption.
According to the Corporation, the goals of the exercise are to Strengthen revenue management for LEC, Reduce electricity arrears owed by government institutions, Promote prudent energy use within public offices, Support LEC’s long-term financial sustainability
The rollout is being implemented by LEC’s Revenue Protection Division and is being carried out in keeping with a government directive requiring full compliance by all public institutions.
Deputy Information Minister for Public Affairs, Mr. Daniel O. Sando, disclosed the development at the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
“The exercise which began at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning and the Liberia Land Authority will continue across all government ministries, agencies and commissions nationwide,” Minister Sando told journalists.
He said the decision reflects government’s commitment to lead by example in energy efficiency and fiscal discipline.
Under the prepaid system, government entities will be required to purchase electricity credits in advance, similar to mobile phone top-ups. This is expected to eliminate the accumulation of unpaid bills that have historically burdened LEC’s finances.
Energy analysts note that moving public institutions to prepaid meters could significantly improve LEC’s cash flow, reduce technical and commercial losses, and create more predictable power supply for paying customers.
The Corporation has not announced a deadline for full completion, but officials say the Revenue Protection Division will prioritize high-consuming institutions first before extending to smaller agencies and commissions.
The transition comes as LEC continues broader reforms to expand access, improve billing, and reduce losses across its network.
