Power Force Programme To Train 5,000 Young Nigerians For Opportunities In Electricity Sector

Power Force Programme to Train 5,000 Young Nigerians for Opportunities in Electricity Sector The official launch of Power Force, a skills development programme designed to equip 5,000 young Nigerians with practical technical skills for the electricity sector, has commenced as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s power industry. The initiative aims to prepare young people for employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in areas connected to the country’s growing electricity ecosystem, including technical services and power infrastructure support. Organisers said the programme aligns with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda by focusing on youth empowerment, job creation and the development of a skilled workforce capable of supporting power sector reforms.

Participants at the launch expressed optimism about the initiative, describing it as an opportunity to gain practical knowledge and improve their readiness for careers in the energy sector.

The programme is expected to contribute to efforts around improving electricity services by expanding the pool of trained personnel available to support projects in metering, maintenance and other technical areas. The launch is linked to broader power sector initiatives, including the Presidential Metering Initiative, which seeks to improve electricity access, enhance accountability and address challenges associated with metering across Nigeria.

Stakeholders said investing in technical skills development is essential to sustaining reforms in the electricity sector and ensuring that young Nigerians are positioned to benefit from emerging opportunities. The Power Force launch forms part of government backed efforts to combine infrastructure development with human capital investment as Nigeria works to improve its energy sector.