Tinubu Launches Training Programme for 5,000 Youths Under Presidential Metering InitiativePresident 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.
The President said the programme is designed to create employment opportunities, bridge the country’s metering gap and improve electricity supply across Nigeria.Tinubu made the announcement in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Thursday, describing the initiative, tagged The Power Force, as a key component of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at expanding job opportunities for Nigerian youths.According to the President, the programme will provide participants with practical technical training while connecting them to employment opportunities within Nigeria’s power sector.
He added that the initiative underscores his administration’s commitment to tackling youth unemployment, strengthening the electricity value chain and improving access to reliable power through a skilled workforce.
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