The federal government, through the Federal Ministry of Works, has opened recruitment applications for unemployed graduate engineers and skilled artisans across all 774 Local Government Areas in Nigeria under its Capacity Building and On-Site Training Programme.
The programme targets graduate engineers in civil, mechanical and electrical engineering, as well as skilled artisans, and is part of ongoing efforts to support infrastructure delivery while addressing youth unemployment. The initiative is in furtherance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s intervention and aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Participants will receive structured training, mentorship and practical exposure linked directly to Federal Government construction and maintenance projects nationwide. Eligible applicants will be deployed to active construction sites and supervised by experienced engineers to gain hands-on experience and improve professional competence.
The objectives of the programme include equipping young engineers and artisans with practical skills in modern construction methods, building a sustainable local talent pool for infrastructure development, reducing youth unemployment through structured short-term engagement, and strengthening project delivery through skilled manpower.
Eligibility is open to graduate engineers holding B.Eng, B.Tech or HND qualifications in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering, as well as skilled artisans with technical expertise in areas such as masonry, carpentry, steel reinforcement work, plumbing, welding and fabrication, electrical installation, heavy equipment operation and surveying assistance.
For graduate engineers, applicants must be Nigerian citizens between 18 and 35 years old, currently unemployed, and possess relevant qualifications from recognised institutions. They must provide evidence of NYSC completion, exemption or exclusion, be willing to work in any Local Government Area with ongoing projects, demonstrate basic computer literacy, and show readiness to participate fully in field training.
Skilled artisans must be Nigerian citizens aged 18 to 45, unemployed at the time of application, physically fit for construction work, and possess recognised vocational training, trade test certificates or verifiable experience. They must also be willing to undergo additional training, safety certification and supervised attachment.
Programme features include temporary engagement with monthly stipends, field mentorship, hands-on training, provision of basic safety equipment, certification on completion and priority consideration for future engagements.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for verification and orientation.
To apply, interested applicants should submit the requirements through the Ministry’s official email registryfmw@fmw.gov.ng.
