President Bola Tinubu has unveiled a new training programme aimed at equipping 5,000 young Nigerians with skills as meter installers and technicians under the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI), as part of efforts to create jobs, eliminate estimated billing, and improve electricity supply across the country.
The President announced the initiative, known as The Power Force, on Thursday through his verified X account, describing it as a key component of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda focused on youth empowerment and power sector reforms.
According to Tinubu, the programme will provide practical technical training while creating employment opportunities in Nigeria’s electricity industry.
“Through the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI), which I established to close Nigeria’s metering gap, end estimated billing, protect consumers and strengthen the electricity market, we are opening a new pathway for 5,000 young Nigerians to be trained as meter installers and technicians under The Power Force. This programme is about jobs, skills and dignity,” the President said.
Eligibility Criteria
Tinubu explained that the programme is open to eligible Nigerians who have completed their secondary school education, with a dedicated quota reserved for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
He stressed that expanding electricity metering is essential to improving service delivery, enhancing transparency, and strengthening the financial sustainability of Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies.
“When homes and businesses are properly metered, Nigerians can pay for what they actually use. When electricity distribution companies collect revenues more transparently and fairly, they are better able to reduce losses, maintain infrastructure, expand connections and invest in better service.
“This is how we build a power sector that is fairer to consumers, stronger for investors and better able to deliver reliable electricity to the Nigerian people,” he stated.
The President disclosed that he has directed the Presidential Metering Initiative to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN), and other relevant stakeholders to commence the programme within the next 30 days.
