Selected graduates of the Federal Government’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Initiative are receiving starter packs after completing their skills courses, with beneficiaries in Gombe State sharing photographs of their kits.
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A beneficiary identified Briatek Computer in Gombe as his training centre and said he and other trainees had completed the programme and collected their starter kits. The photographs show graduates holding tool bags, although the specific items supplied for each trade were not listed.
The distribution is part of the Federal Ministry of Education’s effort to help eligible graduates use their skills, establish businesses and become self-employed.
What the starter packs are for
The TVET Initiative provides practical training in technical and vocational trades through approved centres. The Federal Government says eligible graduates will receive equipment to support business start-ups after training.
Education Minister, Dr Tunji Alausa, previously disclosed that some starter packs could be worth nearly ₦1 million. However, contents and value may differ by trade, and not every trainee is guaranteed an identical package.
The programme also provides free training and a monthly stipend of ₦30,000 to eligible participants. The ministry has reported that about 250,000 Nigerians were undergoing or had completed training across more than 1,200 centres.
Who qualifies?
Starter packs are not automatically given to everyone who enrols. Distribution is tied to approved beneficiaries, eligible trades and programme requirements. Trainees should confirm their status with their training centres.
How to collect
Graduates should contact their accredited training centres to confirm whether they are on the approved starter-pack list and when collection will take place. Collect equipment through the authorised centre and avoid paying anyone to release a kit. Applicants interested in future cohorts should monitor the TVET portal at https://www.tvet.education.gov.ng/ for announcements.
