The Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI) is a multi stream infrastructure initiative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to close Nigeria’s metering gap of estimated at about seven million as at end of 2023.

PMI currently comprises three (3) ongoing streams namely - DISREP financed by the World Bank, MAF initiative funded by the Distribution Companies (Discos), and PMI-SGDL project financed by the Federation.

DISREP stands for the Distribution Sector Recovery Program, a World Bank-supported initiative designed to improve the performance of Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos)

The Meter Acquisition Fund (MAF) is a dedicated fund established by the Federal Government of Nigeria, developed as well as approved by NERC to facilitate DISCOs in providing smart prepaid meters to unmetered customers.

The Objective of MAF is to eliminate estimated billing and accelerate the metering process in the country. It was established to complement the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI) in closing the metering gap.

It is a special purpose vehicle of the Federal Government of Nigeria, under the oversight of the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Energy.

PMI will improve transparency for all electricity customers nationwide.

• For consumers: Seek to eliminate estimated billing and enable consumers to control their electricity spending. Also, the meters will be installed at no cost to consumers.
• For DisCos: PMI will improve revenue assurance, the aim is to bring collection losses down from ~45% currently to the global average of 12-15%.
• For meter manufacturers: PMI will support and expand local meter manufacturing capacity and create jobs.
• For jobseekers: In addition to the above, and as part of PMI, 4,000 young Nigerians will be selected from across the country for training as meter technicians.
• For the electricity sector: PMI will enhance efficiency, commercial viability and liquidity in the Nigerian power sector.
• For the government: Enhanced data collection to better support policy formulation and fiscal administration such as ensuring electricity subsidies are directed towards those most in need.

The PMI is aligned with the following priorities of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda: economic reform, energy security, infrastructure, social investment, and industrialization.

A smart meter is a digital device that records real-time electricity usage and communicates this data directly to energy suppliers. It allows for accurate billing without the need for manual readings and provides consumers with detailed insights into their energy consumption.

Go to your nearest DisCo to apply, it is given to the customer at no cost.

Go to your nearest DisCo for information.

Yes, please go to your nearest DisCo.

You will not be required to pay for the meter or its installation. Under the initiative, both the meter and the installation are provided completely free of charge to customers.

• The smart meters are being supplied and installed by accredited OEMs.
• Deployment of these meters has commenced across the country.
• All procurement processes are aligned with international best practices to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability.

• Job opportunities along the power supply value chain.
• Real time information on consumption.
• Energy efficiency allowing consumers to see exactly how and when they use energy.
• Accurate billing ensures that customers are charged precisely for the electricity they consume.

The PMI is committed to local content procurement, engaging NEMSA and NERC-licensed local meter manufacturers in line with Presidential directives (Nigeria first).

As part of the PMI, the PMI-SGDL will support the training of at least 4,000 meter Installers across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria, for the large-scale deployment of meters nationwide. The PMI has partnered with the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) and the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) to train and certify these installers.

The initiative therefore, promotes decent work,ensures a steady supply of qualified personnel to carry out installations, empowers local communities, and contributes to economic growth through job creation and capacity building in the power sector.

The PMI-SGDL supports universal access to reliable, affordable, and modern energy in Nigeria. Skilled installers help ensure proper meter installation and maintenance, improving the accuracy, efficiency, and reliability of electricity distribution across the country.

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