New metering policy targets 5,000 installers, job portal opens 4th July – Tinubu

…To end the estimated billing system 

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, said his administration’s new metering policy will create jobs for Meter Installers and Technicians

The President revealed this on his verified official handle @PBAT, noting that ” jobs for our young people remain central to our Renewed Hope Agenda”

The President called on qualified Nigerians to “Apply via pmi.naptin.gov.ng”, adding that “the portal opens on July 4, 2026”

He stated that 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.”

The President said the programme is about jobs, skills, and dignity.

The program is expected to equip young Nigerians with practical technical skills and connect them to real work in a sector that touches every home, every business, and every community in our country.

According to the President, ” The opportunity will 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”

The President described Metering as  “central to making power more available to Nigerians.

“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 have directed the Presidential Metering Initiative to work with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development @fmydNG, NAPTIN @NaptinNigeria, and all relevant stakeholders to commence this programme within the next 30 days.”

He therefore, encouraged 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.

“Apply via pmi.naptin.gov.ng. Portal opens on July 4, 20,26” he said