The Anambra State Government has opened applications for the third phase of its 1Youth2Skills Plus programme, targeting 15,000 young people across the state.
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The registration portal opened on November 10 and will close on November 16, 2026. The initiative, implemented by the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports, is designed to equip young people with practical skills and support them to become self-employed.
The programme allows each participant to learn two skills from approved trades, including fashion design, catering, solar installation, phone repairs, plumbing, cinematography, farming, electrical installation and online content creation.
According to the programme portal, successful applicants will receive vocational training and certification, entrepreneurship training, membership of 1Youth2Skills cooperatives, business start-up funds and one year of free mentorship.
Training will involve physical classes at least four days weekly. Participants will be matched with Master Trainers in their local government areas (LGAs), based on their selected skills and available training spaces.
The government says graduates, non-graduates and school leavers can apply, provided they meet the requirements. Applicants must be residents of Anambra State, able to read and write, and have the required identification details.
There is an age discrepancy in the official information. The registration portal lists applicants aged 18 to 40, while the state government’s November 10 announcement says 18 to 35, with exceptions up to 40 in special cases. Interested applicants should confirm their eligibility through the official portal before submitting their details.
Registration is free. Applicants should not pay agents or individuals claiming they can secure a place. The programme also provides a separate registration route for artisans who wish to become Master Trainers.
How to apply
Visit https://1youth2skills.anambrastate.gov.ng/ and select the youth registration option. Create an account with your email address and phone number, then provide your National Identification Number (NIN), Bank Verification Number (BVN) and Anambra State Identification Number (ASIN).
Enter your local government area, choose two different skills from the approved list and submit your application for consideration.
