presidential metering initiative

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The presidential metering initiative is a government program launched by President Tinubu to train 5,000 youths as meter installers for a nationwide smart meter rollout in Nigeria.

President Tinubu has launched the presidential metering initiative aimed at training 5,000 youths to become meter installers, supporting a nationwide rollout of smart meters across Nigeria. This initiative seeks to create employment opportunities for young people while improving electricity metering infrastructure. The program was ordered to commence within 30 days, demonstrating a governmental drive to modernize power infrastructure and address electricity issues in the country.