The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme has officially commenced its training phase, marking a major step in Nigeria’s skills development drive. Speaking at the launch, the programme coordinator announced, “I am pleased to announce the official kickoff of the training phase of our TVET Programme.”
Since its launch in May, the initiative has attracted over 1.3 million applications for the 6–12 month master training track, out of which 970,000 have been certified as eligible. These trainees will gain hands-on experience across 25 National Board for Technical Education (NBTE)-approved trades, including Hospitality, Fashion and Garment Making, Livestock and Animal Husbandry, and Solar Photovoltaics, among others.
According to the statement, “The first cohort of 250,000 trainees has already been matched to over 1,700 training centres across the country.” The coordinator added that he had personally visited two training centres in Abuja, expressing optimism about the level of participation and enthusiasm among young Nigerians. “I was encouraged by what I witnessed — young Nigerians, many of whom are already tertiary-educated, now seeking practical, industry-relevant skills to improve their livelihoods and contribute meaningfully to the economy,” he said.
Highlighting the government’s commitment, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved that 5% of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) resources be allocated to support and expand the TVET initiative nationwide. The move aligns with the President’s goal of transforming Nigeria from a resource-based economy to a knowledge-driven economy.
“This is Renewed Hope in Action,” the statement concluded.