Apply Now: NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative 2025 Phase 2
Fully Sponsored Training | ₦30,000 Monthly Stipend | Certification | Starter Packs | Business Loan Access
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) is inviting applications for Phase 2 of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) 2025, a government-backed program designed to empower Nigerians with relevant technical, vocational, and digital skills. This initiative is part of the Federal Government’s ongoing effort to combat unemployment and poverty under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Through this program, participants will receive hands-on training, monthly stipends, certification, and starter packs that include tools or business loans to launch their own ventures or improve their employability.
Program Objectives
The Renewed Hope Employment Initiative aims to:
- Equip unemployed Nigerians with practical and income-generating skills.
- Foster self-reliance through entrepreneurship and microbusiness development.
- Support job creation and sustainable livelihoods across diverse sectors.
Who Can Apply?
The initiative targets a broad range of Nigerians, including:
- Unemployed youth and school leavers
- Graduates
- Artisans and informal sector workers
- Women and persons with disabilities (PWDs)
- Farmers and rural residents
- Interns and apprentices
- Small business owners
- Retirees and middle-aged individuals
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the program, applicants must:
- Be a Nigerian citizen
- Be between the ages of 18 and 45
- Demonstrate readiness to learn, work, or start a business
Benefits of the Program
Participants in the NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative 2025 Phase 2 will enjoy the following:
- ✅ Free Training: All program costs fully covered by the NDE
- ✅ ₦30,000 Monthly Stipend: Financial support throughout the training period
- ✅ Certificate of Completion: Official certification upon successful completion
- ✅ Starter Packs: Tools and equipment to start your own business
- ✅ Access to Soft Loans: Low-interest loans to support new or existing ventures
Available Training Categories
Applicants can enroll in one of the following NDE training programs:
- Vocational Skills Development (VSD) – Hands-on training in practical trades and crafts
- Small Scale Enterprises (SSE) – Entrepreneurial development and business management
- Rural Employment Promotion (REP) – Agricultural and agro-based skills for rural dwellers
- Special Public Works (SPW) – Public sector-based skill acquisition and temporary employment
Application Deadline:
August 11, 2025
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable skills and take the first step toward financial independence.
