The Management of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has announced its readiness to introduce a ‘Smart meter’ system. Speaking on Tuesday, April 6, 2026, at the Ministry of Information, Managing Director Mohammed Sheriff said the smart meter will help reduce the high rate of power theft nationwide.
According to him, the meters will be assigned and used in areas of registration. “Let’s work together to reduce power theft; the issue of power theft is everyone’s business,” he said. He continued, “If power theft is reduced, LEC will contribute to the national budget.” He said LEC is working tirelessly to resolve, if not all, some of the key issues daily. “We are here for you; we’re listening to you,” he added.
Meanwhile, the management of LEC has disclosed that the entity will also be introducing a new Identification Card for all employees. Sheriff said the new ID will reduce fraud via an electronic code. He called on the public to request an identification card from anyone claiming to be an employee of LEC.
He disclosed that LEC connected over 63,000 homes in 2025, specifically in gap communities. The MD further disclosed that in fulfillment of the ARREST Agenda, LEC is expected to build at least 700 megawatts by 2030.
