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Federal Government Launches TVET Program to Empower 5 Million Nigerian Youths with Skills, Stipends, and Start-up Support
The Federal Ministry of Education has opened the application portal for its nationwide Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) program, aimed at training five million Nigerian youths in practical, job-ready skills.
This initiative offers free vocational training, monthly stipends of N30,000 for artisan mentors, starter toolkits, and access to soft business loans to help participants kickstart their careers or entrepreneurial journeys.
Key Features of the Program:
- No tuition fees: All training is fully sponsored by the government.
- Certification: Participants will receive recognized certificates upon completion.
- Starter kits: Graduates will be equipped with tools such as plumbing sets, mechanic kits, or carpentry tools, depending on their chosen trade.
- Business support: Beneficiaries can access soft loans through the Bank of Industry.
- Mentorship: Skilled artisans will guide trainees and receive N30,000 monthly for each student they mentor.
- Accredited training centers: Training will be conducted nationwide in both public and private institutions.
Available Vocational Training Areas:
- Electrical Installation
- Welding and Fabrication
- Painting, Interior Decoration & Finishing
- Tiling, Floor Cladding & Interlocking
- Bricklaying & Concreting
- Network System Installation
- Computer & GSM Repairs
- Social Media & Digital Communication
- Digital Media Production
- Auto-body & Panel Beating
- Motorcycle and Tricycle Repairs
- Auto Mechanics
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Plumbing and Pipe-fitting
- Carpentry, Woodwork & Joinery
- Furniture Making & Upholstery
- Blacksmithing
- Solar PV Installation
- CNG Vehicle Conversion
- Mechanized Agriculture
- Livestock Farming (Poultry, Beekeeping, Animal Husbandry)
- Fashion Design & Tailoring
- Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology
Program Duration & Structure:
The TVET initiative is structured to run over a three-year period and will be delivered through both federal and state technical institutions. All certifications will be recognized across Nigeria.
To maintain transparency and integrity, geofencing and NIN verification will be used to monitor attendance and participation.
Payments for stipends and other operational costs will be made via the NELFUND platform, a government-backed funding system already in use for similar programs.
According to the Minister, the initiative is inspired by models from industrial economies such as Germany, China, and South Korea, where skill development has been a key driver of national growth.
Where Training Will Take Place:
The program will be hosted in all six geopolitical zones, including federal and state-run technical colleges and registered private vocational centers.
