Many applicants of the Federal Government’s Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI) have noticed different statuses appearing on their application dashboards, including Stream 2, Stream 3, and Unassigned. As a result, many are unsure whether these statuses affect their chances of participating in the programme.
To help applicants better understand the process, below is an explanation of what each stream means, how they are funded, and what applicants should expect moving forward.
Interested Nigerians who are yet to apply should visit the Presidential Metering Initiative application page to start and submit their application before the portal closes for online registration.
Understanding the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI) Streams
The Presidential Metering Initiative is being implemented through different funding channels, with each stream supporting the nationwide deployment of electricity meters and the training of meter installers and technicians.
Stream 1 – Distribution Sector Recovery Program (DISREP)
Stream 1 operates under the Distribution Sector Recovery Program (DISREP), a World Bank-supported initiative aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s electricity distribution sector.
The programme focuses on:
- Upgrading electricity distribution infrastructure.
- Improving the operational capacity of Distribution Companies (DisCos).
- Supporting large-scale electricity meter deployment.
- Enhancing service delivery across participating electricity distribution networks.
Stream 2 – Meter Acquisition Fund (MAF)
Stream 2 is funded through the Meter Acquisition Fund (MAF) approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and financed by Distribution Companies (DisCos).
This stream is responsible for:
- Procuring smart prepaid electricity meters.
- Deploying meters to unmetered electricity customers.
- Conducting training and deployment based on individual DisCo implementation schedules.
- Supporting faster metering across participating electricity distribution areas.
Stream 3 – Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI-SGDL)
Stream 3 serves as the flagship implementation stream of the Presidential Metering Initiative.
Funding for this stream comes from the Federation Account, with contributions from the:
- Federal Government
- State Governments
- Local Governments
Training and deployment under Stream 3 follow the Federal Government’s official rollout plan and national implementation strategy.
What Does “Unassigned” Mean?
Applicants whose dashboards currently display “Unassigned” should not panic.
An Unassigned status simply means that the application has not yet been allocated to any implementation stream. This is a normal stage of the selection process, and stream allocations will continue as the programme progresses.
Applicants with this status are encouraged to remain patient and continue checking their dashboards for future updates.
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Important Information for All Applicants
Before drawing conclusions based on your dashboard status, it is important to understand the following:
- Being assigned to Stream 2 or Stream 3 does not mean one applicant has been selected ahead of another.
- Each stream operates under a different funding source and implementation framework.
- Training schedules, deployment dates, and field assignments may differ depending on the allocated stream, assigned Distribution Company (DisCo), and location.
- Applicants should regularly monitor their PMI dashboard for official updates and notifications.
General Advisory
The Presidential Metering Initiative is being implemented in phases, and not all applicants will receive updates at the same time. Allocation into streams and subsequent training activities will continue as implementation progresses.
Applicants are advised to remain patient, rely only on official PMI communications, and avoid misinformation circulating on social media.
The initiative remains a key Federal Government programme aimed at closing Nigeria’s electricity metering gap, improving billing transparency, and creating employment opportunities for thousands of Nigerians.
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