Federal Ministry of Education TVET Initiative

The official programme lists training centres across Nigeria, including:

• Federal and State Technical Colleges
• State-owned accredited institutions
• Registered private vocational training centres

Applicants can select an available training centre during the application process.

Who Can Apply

The programme is intended for Nigerians interested in developing practical technical or vocational skills for employment or entrepreneurship.

Requirements depend on the particular programme.

For the Short-Term Certificate programme, applicants need a valid National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN).

For the Vocational Education & Innovation programme, acceptable educational or prior-learning evidence can include a First School Leaving Certificate, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), or another form of non-formal education certificate.

Applicants should check the requirements for their selected training track before submitting an application.

What Participants Gain

Successful participants can gain:

• Government-funded vocational training
• Practical, hands-on experience
• Monthly financial support during training
• Recognised certification
• Exposure to industry-relevant skills
• A pathway to employment
• Support for entrepreneurship after training
• Access to potential starter support or financing for eligible participants

The programme is designed to connect training with actual economic opportunities rather than ending at classroom instruction.

Employment and Entrepreneurship Pathway

Completion of the training does not guarantee employment. However, graduates can be placed on an employment platform where their skills can be made visible to potential employers.

Participants who want to establish their own businesses may also receive support through starter packages or financing arrangements available under the initiative.

This makes the programme suitable for applicants who want to use vocational training as a route into either paid employment or self-employment.

Application Process

Applicants begin by selecting an appropriate training programme and applying through the official TVET portal.

After submitting an application, eligible candidates can proceed through the programme's selection and enrolment process.

Applicants should use their own accurate personal information and ensure that their NIN and BVN details are available where required.

Application Advice

Before applying, choose a trade based on the type of work you realistically want to pursue after training rather than simply selecting the most popular course.

Applicants should also check whether the preferred training centre offers the selected trade and whether the programme is currently accepting applications.

Because some tracks require specific educational or prior-learning evidence, applicants should prepare the required documentation before starting the application.

Important Note

Although the training is fully funded, employment after graduation is not guaranteed.

The financial support provided under the programme is intended to help trainees participate successfully and improve their transition into employment or entrepreneurship.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through the official Federal Ministry of Education TVET Initiative portal.

Applicants should check the portal for currently available training centres, courses, eligibility requirements and application status before submitting their application.