FG TVET Initiative – Major Update: 1 Million Nigerians To Be Trained

The Federal Ministry of Education has announced massive expansion of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Initiative.

Current Status:
• 100,000 students currently in training
• 1,600+ technical/vocational training programs nationwide
• First cohort of 250,000 to be enrolled in next 2-3 months

Ambitious Target:
Over 1 MILLION young Nigerians to be trained within the next 2 years with industry-relevant skills

Training Areas:
Industrial mechanics, electrical installation, welding, mechatronics, solar installation, CNG conversion, refrigeration, HVAC, ICT & more

Key Features:
• Collaboration with industry for employability
• First tranche of payments released
• Modern equipment & quality assurance systems
• International partnerships for capacity building. +See more details

This responds to skills deficit challenges in Nigeria & Africa.