Generator Repair & Servicing

With Nigeria's constant power cuts, generator repair technicians earn daily from home visits. A good mechanic with basic tools earns ₦8k–₦30k per day on house calls alone.

Monthly Potential

₦20k–₦50k

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capital Needed

₦10,000

Income Period

Per Day

🧠 Skills You'll Need

High Demand Technical Service

📍 Works Best In

Lagos Abuja Port Harcourt Nationwide

🚀 How to Get Started

1

Learn from a generator mechanic — 2–4 week apprenticeship (pay ₦5k–₦10k tip)
2

Buy basic tools: multimeter, carburettor cleaner, spark plugs, wrenches
3

Advertise on Naijalogic, your estate WhatsApp group, and neighborhood notice boards
4

Charge: servicing ₦3k–₦8k, full repair ₦10k–₦50k depending on fault
5

Upsell: sell spare parts at markup — AVR, carburettors, spark plugs from Alaba market

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💰 Ways to Fund This

SMEDAN Programmes (free registration, training, grant windows)

₦0–₦3,000,000

Government Fund

Nigerian-owned micro or small business. Free CAC business name registration via the CAC-SMEDAN partnership is a common entry point.

📊 Varies by scheme — many components are free or grant-based; some link to subsidized loans.

🌐 Apply

Cooperative Society Loan

₦5,000–₦500,000

Cooperative

Membership in a registered cooperative society (workplace, community, or trade-based).

📊 Typically the lowest-cost option available — often single-digit or interest-free among trusted members.

⚠️ Informational only — not financial advice. Confirm current terms directly with each provider before applying, and borrow only what you can repay.