President Bola Tinubu has announced the launch of a training programme for 5,000 young Nigerians as meter installers and technicians under the Presidential Metering Initiative.<\/p>\n
The President stated that the scheme is aimed at creating jobs, closing the country\u2019s metering gap and improving electricity supply.<\/p>\n
The President disclosed this in a statement on his verified X handle yesterday, describing the initiative, tagged \u201cThe Power Force,\u201d as part of his administration\u2019s Renewed Hope Agenda to expand employment opportunities for young people.<\/p>\n
According to Tinubu, the programme will equip participants with practical technical skills and connect them to employment opportunities in Nigeria\u2019s power sector.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI), which I established to close Nigeria\u2019s 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,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Tinubu said the training would be open to eligible Nigerians who have completed their secondary school education, with a dedicated quota reserved for members of the National Youth Service Corps.<\/p>\n
He noted that expanding electricity metering was critical to improving service delivery and promoting transparency in the power sector.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis 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,\u201d the President said.<\/p>\n
Tinubu said he had directed the Presidential Metering Initiative to work with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria, and other relevant stakeholders to commence the programme within the next 30 days.<\/p>\n
He encouraged qualified young Nigerians to apply, saying the initiative would provide them with marketable skills while supporting efforts to eliminate estimated billing and improve electricity access nationwide.<\/p>\n
\u201cI 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,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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