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PMI Power Force

PMI Power Force is a federal workforce-development initiative under the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI) designed to train young Nigerians in smart electricity meter installation, provide recognised technical certification and connect qualified trainees with deployment opportunities across Nigeria’s electricity-metering value chain.
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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Understanding the Programme

Understand what the programme does, who it is designed to support, how it is delivered and the legal framework behind it.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

PMI Power Force is a federal workforce-development initiative under the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI) designed to train young Nigerians in smart electricity meter installation, provide recognised technical certification and connect qualified trainees with deployment opportunities across Nigeria’s electricity-metering value chain.

TARGET POPULATION

Young Nigerians seeking technical skills and employment opportunities in electricity meter installation and the wider power-sector value chain, subject to the eligibility requirements of each programme cohort.

LEGAL / POLICY BASIS

Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI), approved by the Federal Government to close Nigeria’s electricity metering gap, together with the Electricity Act 2023 and the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) Metering Code. Power Force was launched in July 2026 as a workforce-development component of the broader metering initiative.

AT A GLANCE

PROGRAMME TYPE

Energy

LEAD MINISTRY

Federal Ministry of Youth Development

IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI)

CURRENT PHASE

First-cohort implementation and phased national rollout — beginning with Abuja and extending across the six geopolitical zones, with training, certification and deployment pathways being developed for qualified participants.

COVERAGE & DELIVERY

Where the Programme Operates and How It Reaches Beneficiaries

See where the programme operates, who is eligible to access it and how support moves from application through assessment and delivery.

 

GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE

Nationwide — first-phase training commenced in Abuja in July 2026, with subsequent rollout planned across the six geopolitical zones.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Young Nigerians seeking technical skills and employment or entrepreneurship opportunities in electricity meter installation and the wider power-sector value chain, subject to the eligibility requirements of each cohort.

PROGRAMME START

02/07/2026

HOW IT IS DELIVERED

How the Programme Is Delivered

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APPLICATION

Eligible applicants submit their applications through the official Power Force application channel for the relevant cohort.

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SELECTION

Applicants are screened and selected for participation according to the requirements and capacity of the relevant training cohort.

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TECHNICAL TRAINING

Selected participants receive practical smart-meter installation training delivered by the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN).

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CERTIFICATION

Participants who meet the applicable requirements proceed through certification and compliance processes overseen by the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA).

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DEPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Successful trainees are connected to potential deployment opportunities with electricity distribution companies, meter providers and other participating industry partners.

METRICS & OUTCOMES

What the Programme Has Reported

Key figures from official programme reporting, shown with their reporting dates and evidence basis so that scale is not confused with independently measured impact.

Training Target
5,000
Programme Target
Geopolitical Zones for Rollout
6
Planned National Rollout
First-Cohort Application Window
2 weeks
July 2026
REPORTED OUTCOMES

What the Programme Reports

The official programme launch establishes Power Force as a workforce-development intervention intended to train young Nigerians in smart-meter installation, provide recognised technical certification and connect successful trainees with deployment opportunities in the electricity-metering value chain. The programme is also intended to support the wider expansion of smart-meter deployment. At the September 2026 verification point, the official sources reviewed establish the programme's launch, target and delivery structure but do not provide a verified national total for trainees who have completed training, received certification or secured deployment.

INDEPENDENT EVIDENCE

What the Available Evidence Shows

The sources reviewed establish the programme's official design, target, training partners and rollout plan, but do not yet provide independent evidence of the number of participants trained, certified or deployed, nor of the programme's measurable effect on Nigeria's metering deficit, youth employment or electricity-sector performance.

EVIDENCE & VERIFICATION

Check the Record

Review the primary source, reporting date, verification record and evidence limitations behind the information presented on this page.

PRIMARY SOURCE

State House of the Federal Republic of Nigeria — President Tinubu Launches Power Force to Train 5,000 Young Nigerians, Accelerate Smart Meter Rollout
Federal Government
02/07/2026

VERIFICATION

What the Record Establishes

LAST VERIFIED

24/09/2026

VERIFICATION NOTES

Programme information was checked against the State House launch statement and the current Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI) portal in September 2026. The 5,000 figure is a programme training target rather than evidence that 5,000 participants have completed training or obtained certification. The official sources establish the planned training, certification and deployment pathway, but no verified national total for completed trainees, certified installers or subsequent deployments was identified in the sources reviewed.

LIMITATION

Available evidence is predominantly federal government and programme reporting. The sources reviewed do not provide a verified national dataset showing how many applicants were selected, how many completed training, how many received certification, how many were deployed, or the programme’s measurable effect on Nigeria’s metering gap and youth employment. Independent outcome evidence will be needed to assess those effects.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions People Ask

Clear answers about the programme, eligibility, delivery, application process and how to access support safely.

What is PMI Power Force?

PMI Power Force is a national workforce-development initiative under the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI) designed to train young Nigerians in smart electricity meter installation, support recognised certification and create pathways to deployment in the electricity-metering value chain.

Who can participate in Power Force?

The programme is aimed at young Nigerians seeking technical skills and opportunities in electricity meter installation and the wider power-sector value chain. The specific eligibility requirements depend on the relevant programme cohort.

How do I apply for Power Force?

Use the official Presidential Metering Initiative website or the designated NAPTIN Power Force application channel when a cohort is open. Do not rely on unofficial agents or third-party registration links.

What training will participants receive?

Selected participants receive practical technical training in smart electricity meter installation through the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN).

What happens after the training?

Participants who meet the applicable requirements proceed through certification and compliance processes, after which successful trainees may be connected to deployment opportunities with electricity distribution companies, meter providers and other participating industry partners.

Who certifies Power Force meter installers?

The programme's launch statement assigns certification and compliance oversight to the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA). NEMSA is legally responsible for technical inspection, testing and certification within Nigeria's electricity supply industry.

Does completing Power Force guarantee me a job?

No automatic job guarantee is established by the programme information reviewed. The official framework says successful trainees will be connected to deployment opportunities with distribution companies, meter providers and other industry partners.

SAFE ACCESS

Use the Official Channel

Access the programme through its official website and service portal. Never rely on unofficial agents or links when submitting personal or financial information.

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Official Website

Use the programme's official website for verified information, updates and programme guidance.

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Official Access

Use the designated official channel when applying, registering or accessing programme services.

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Official Support

Use the programme’s official website for current support and contact information.
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Fraud Warning

Use only the official PMI and NAPTIN Power Force channels when applying or seeking programme information. Do not pay unofficial agents who claim they can secure a Power Force place or guarantee selection, certification or employment. Do not share passwords, PINs or one-time passcodes with anyone claiming to process your application.