FG Opens TVET Programme, Offers ₦22,500 Monthly Stipend to Trainees
The Federal Government has announced the commencement of applications for the second batch of its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme, with successful participants set to receive a monthly stipend of ₦22,500 throughout their training.
The initiative, introduced by the Federal Ministry of Education, is aimed at equipping Nigerian youths with practical, job-ready skills that can drive entrepreneurship, employment, and national development.
Applications opened on Monday, April 13, 2026, and are available to interested Nigerians across the country. According to the ministry, the programme is designed to strengthen technical capacity and reduce unemployment by providing hands-on training in various high-demand sectors.
Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, described the programme as a strategic move to build a skilled workforce. He noted that beyond training, participants will gain recognised certifications that can open doors to self-employment and long-term career opportunities.
The programme will run for either six months or one year, depending on the chosen field, and will be conducted in accredited centres across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
Training areas include construction, ICT, automotive technology, creative media, agriculture, fashion, cosmetology, tourism and hospitality, catering, and leather works.
To ensure accountability, attendance will be tracked through biometric verification, and only participants who meet attendance requirements will receive their stipends. Applicants are required to provide their National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN) during registration.
The ministry also revealed that the programme is being implemented in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture and Tourism, particularly to strengthen opportunities in the creative sector.
Building on previous editions, the TVET programme has continued to attract strong interest from young Nigerians, with tens of thousands of applications recorded in earlier cohorts. The curriculum remains largely practical, with 80 per cent focused on hands-on training and 20 per cent on classroom learning.
Officials say the initiative is part of broader efforts to create sustainable employment pathways and empower youths with skills that are relevant in today’s economy.
