The Federal Government has commenced the training phase of its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme, a key initiative to equip Nigerians with hands-on, income-generating skills. Since its launch in May, the programme has r…  | By Abimbola Akomolafe on October 24, 2025 | The Federal Government has commenced the training phase of its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme, a key initiative to equip Nigerians with hands-on, income-generating skills. Since its launch in May, the programme has received over 1.3 million applications, with 970,000 certified as eligible. The first cohort of 250,000 trainees has now been matched to 1,700 training centres nationwide to begin 6–12 month master training across 25 NBTE-approved trades, including hospitality, fashion design, livestock management, and solar installation. Read also, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has also approved the allocation of 5% of TETFund resources to support and expand the TVET initiative, reinforcing his administration's goal of building a skilled, knowledge-driven workforce and creating more sustainable opportunities for SMEs and young Nigerians. | | | |
