Tinubu Unveils Presidential Metering Initiative to Train 5,000 Nigerians

Tinubu Unveils Presidential Metering Initiative to Train 5,000 Nigerians
Targets Jobs, Better Power Supply
Directs relevant stakeholders to commence the programme within the next 30 days

President Bola Tinubu has announced the launch of a new training programme that will equip 5,000 young Nigerians with skills as meter installers and technicians under the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI).

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the President said the programme, known as The Power Force, is designed to create jobs, bridge Nigeria’s metering gap and improve electricity service delivery across the country.

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In a statement shared on his verified X handle on Thursday, Tinubu said the initiative forms part of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at expanding employment opportunities while strengthening the nation’s power sector.

According to the President, participants will receive practical technical training and be linked to employment opportunities within 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,” Tinubu said.

He explained that the programme is open to eligible Nigerians who have completed their secondary school education, while a dedicated quota has been reserved for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

Tinubu said expanding access to electricity meters remains critical to improving transparency, service delivery and efficiency in the power sector.

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According to him, proper metering will ensure consumers pay only for the electricity they use, while helping electricity distribution companies improve revenue collection, reduce losses, maintain infrastructure and expand power connections.

“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 said.

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.

He encouraged qualified young Nigerians to apply, describing the initiative as an opportunity to acquire valuable technical skills, earn a sustainable livelihood and contribute to ending estimated billing in Nigeria.

“I encourage eligible young Nigerians to apply. Join The Power Force. Learn a skill. Earn with dignity. Help us end estimated billing and be part of the work to light up Nigeria,” the President added.