Applications are still ongoing for the Federal Government’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiative, which offers Nigerians free practical skills training and a monthly stipend of ₦30,000.
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Coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Education (FME), the programme covers trades such as solar installation, electrical work, plumbing, fashion design, automobile repairs and agriculture. Training is delivered through approved centres nationwide.
The initiative has attracted more than 2.8 million applicants, while 156,446 trainees had been verified, according to figures in the ministry’s education reform report. The government also reported that more than ₦65.7bn had been disbursed in stipends and start-up support to verified trainees, while training centres received ₦30.2bn.
Successful participants receive free training and a ₦30,000 monthly upkeep stipend while meeting programme requirements. Options include the Short-Term Certificate (STC) and Vocational Education and Innovation (VEI) pathways, depending on applicants’ backgrounds and chosen courses.
Registration does not guarantee selection or stipend payment. The programme is free; nobody should pay an agent to secure admission.
How to apply
Visit https://www.tvet.education.gov.ng/signup to apply while the cohort 3 portal is still open. Create an account, select an approved trade and training centre, and provide the required details, including your National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN). Check approved course availability before completing your online application. Monitor official FME announcements for Cohort 3 commencement details.
