The Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Youth Development has listed new skills, training and employment opportunities on the ARISE Portal, giving young people across the state access to practical learning opportunities in different fields.
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The latest opportunities were posted on September 28, 2026, with applications scheduled to close on October 9, 2026. The listings cover several areas, allowing applicants to choose training based on their interests, location and career goals.
Available opportunities include Digital and Technology Skills in Nsit Ubium, Solar Installations and Maintenance in Etinan, Skin Care and Holistic Body Therapies in Nsit Atai, and Occupational Safety and Health in Uruan.
Other listings include Leather Works in Ikono, Fashion in Etim Ekpo, as well as Creative, Cultural and Enterprise Skills in Uruan, Nsit Atai, Etim Ekpo, Nsit Ubium, Oron, Ikono and Etinan.
The descriptions on the ARISE Portal show that the programmes are focused on practical skills, entrepreneurship, employment preparation and personal development. Some training areas are designed to help participants develop marketable skills, while others focus on technology, renewable energy, beauty and wellness, workplace safety or creative enterprise.
The listings also provide contact locations for applicants. These include local government council secretariats and other designated locations in the relevant local government areas.
Applicants should check the specific opportunity carefully before applying because the training location, skill area and contact address differ from one listing to another. The portal listings show that the deadline for most of the new opportunities is October 9, 2026, at 11:59 a.m.
The opportunities are spread across different local government areas, meaning applicants can find options linked to their communities. The current listings also show that several programmes are aimed at youth development, entrepreneurship and practical preparation for income-generating activities today.
How to apply
Interested applicants should visit the official Akwa Ibom ARISE employment portal at https://employment.akwaibomstate.gov.ng/. Applicants can review the available opportunities, select a suitable training or programme and use the Apply Now option to begin the application process. They should check the details of their preferred opportunity before submitting an application.
