The Power Force Presidential Metering Initiative – Latest Update

The Federal Government has started assigning applicants who applied for the Presidential Metering Initiative for Meter
Installer Training into training streams. Candidates who successfully submitted their applications are to login to their PMI dashboard to check their current application status.

How to Check The Power Force Presidential Metering Initiative Stream

• Visit the The Power Force PMI Application Portal.

https://pmi.naptin.gov.ng

• Login using your email address and password.
• On your PMI dashboard you will see that your application is “Pending”, that is under review.
• At the top of the dashboard you will see “Batch”.
• Some applicants fall under Stream 2 , others Stream 3 and the last category is “Unassigned”.

Force Presidential Metering Initiative – Batch and Stream Explained

Batch: Stream 1

• There is no current applicants with Stream 1 status appearing on their dashboards, Stream 1 are the trainees that have already received their training and currently carrying out the job of fixing and installing the prepaid meters across the country.

Batch: Stream 2

This batch falls under the current application, applicants under this stream will be the next batch to receive training and certification and government will engage them to continue with the job of installing meters.

Batch: Stream 3

• This will be the next batch to receive training after the second stream and government may decide to merge and train them together with Stream 2.

Batch: Unassigned

Unassigned applicants are those that registered recently, so seeing the status doesn’t mean you are not selected for the program. Application reviews and batch assignments are still ongoing, so keep checking your dashboard regularly for update.

What Next After Submitting Applications

After you successfully submitted your application, the management of the program will review your registration, assigned you batch and stream. Once the screening of your information and credentials are done, successful candidates status will change from “PENDING ” to”APPROVED”.

After the approval of your application, the next status will be “REGISTERED” that is they have matched you to designated training/registration center.

Congratulations in advance to everyone progressing to the next stage!

Summary of PMI Application Journey

Benefits of the Presidential Metering Initiative

100% FREE training: Applicants will receive a training without paying a dime instead they will receive a training, transport and feeding allowance at the end of their training that ₦50,000 training for the 3 weeks programme.

Certification: Successful participants will be certified by NEMSA as Smart Meter Installers, making them eligible for nationwide metering opportunities with both public and private sectors.

Applications are Still Open

Submission of applications started on the 4th July, 2026 and will be closed on the 18th July, 2026. Interested candidates should apply before the closing date.

What you Should Know About Tinubu Presidential Metering Initiative

The Power Force Presidential Metering Initiative is executed under the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development which is a programme established to tackle skills gaps in meter installation while creating employment opportunities for youths.

The Presidential Metering Initiative is part of the efforts of the administration to enhance the performance of the electricity sector through expanded metering. This initiative involves a wider deployment of smart meters to help reduce estimated billing, improve transparency in electricity charges, strengthen revenue collection and improve service delivery.

Tinubu Presidential Metering Initiative is a nationwide initiative that connects opportunity with impact, creating jobs for Nigerian youths while strengthening electricity access in every state.

The first phase of Tinubu Presidential Metering Initiative is scheduled to start in Abuja in July 2026, with subsequent rollout across the 6 geopolitical zones.

Benefits of Tinubu Presidential Metering Initiative to Nigeria

The following are the benefits of Tinubu Presidential Metering Initiative:

1. Participants of Tinubu Presidential Metering Initiative will receive an intensive technical training delivered by the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN), while certification and standards compliance will be overseen by the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA)
2. Participants of Tinubu Presidential Metering Initiative will be equipped with technical skills, recognised certification and an opportunity for employment and entrepreneurship in the power sector
3. Tinubu Presidential Metering Initiative would create jobs while improving electricity access nationwide
4. Tinubu Presidential Metering Initiative would also support efforts to enhance customer confidence in the electricity market

Requirements for Tinubu Presidential Metering Initiative

Interested candidates who want to apply for this initiative must satisfy the following requirements:

• You must be a Nigerian between the ages of 18 and 35 years.
• Have a Science and Technical education background and must possessed a minimum of SSCE qualification or Equivalent.
• Have a valid National Identification Number (NIN).
• Be physically and mentally fit as the program requires physical activities.
• You must be willing and ready to learn and work in the power sector.
• Have no prior experience as training will be provided.

Tinubu Presidential Metering Initiative  will give an added advantage to NYSC Corp members and students of Technical and Vocational institutions.

Easy Steps on How To Apply for Tinubu Presidential Metering Initiative

Vith The Power Force Presidential Metering Initiative Portal below.

https://pmi.naptin.gov.ng

Personal Information

• Create an account using your personal information such as full names, email address, phone number, NIN and create your login password.
• You will be requested to upload your passport photograph and NIN Slip.

Education Profile

• Provide the name the institution you graduated from.
• Select wether you attended higher institution or not.
• For applicants with higher institution qualifications, you select your course such as; Electrical engineering, Mechanical engineering, Civil engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics and Other Technical Fields.
• For Secondary School Leavers (SSCE), they should select their class which are, Arts, Science and Commercial.
• Upload your highest qualification and move to the next stage.

Preview and Submission

Review your information and click submit application.

Required documents

• Highest qualification
• Passport photograph
• NIN Slip

Training Centers Selection

There are 8 available training Centers to choose from which are spread across the geographical zones.

• Abuja HQ Center
• RTC Jos
• RTC Afam
• RTC Orji
• RTC Ijora
• RTC Kainji
• RTC Kano
• RTC Kaduna

Kit Size Selection

complete the application form, upload required documents and await shortlisting notification.

Kit Size Selection

Under this section, you select your training and working kits sizes which are T-shirt, Overall and Shoe.

Application tips

• Only one application is permitted, multiple applications will result in disqualification.
• Cross-check all your information especially names, date of birth and NIN.
• Upload clear and well scanned documents.
• Regularly check your dashboard for update.

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