The Federal Government is targeting 5,000 young Nigerians on meter installation training with the motive of creating jobs and improve electricity supply.
The plan, with the theme, “The Power Force” under the Presidential Metering Initiative, was announced by President Bola Tinubu. in a statement posted on his verified X handle, describing it as part of the Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at expanding employment for young people, the President informing that participants will receive hands-on technical training and be linked to opportunities within Nigeria’s power sector.
Tinubu on Thursday said that applicants must have completed secondary school education, with a specific quota set aside for National Youth Service Corps members. He added that wider metering is key to better service delivery and accountability in the 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,” he stated.
“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,”
“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,” Tinubu urged.
He directed the PMI, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria and other stakeholders, to launch the programme within the next 30 days.