September 3, 2025 – National Directorate of Employment (NDE) phase 2 of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) has moved to a new stage as successful applicants who earlier received email notifications are now getting SMS invitations for commencement of training.
The National Directorate of Employment confirmed that beneficiaries must report at designated venues as directed by their state offices through the SMS.
One of the SMS messages sent to selected candidates reads, “You had been approved for training @ NDE program, report at Ataoja School Hall, Osogbo tomorrow by 9:00am or call :0806**14764.” This instruction applies to Osogbo applicants and emphasizes punctual attendance for the programme.
In some other states, the approach is slightly different as candidates are being directed to attend the official flag off ceremony before training begins.
A sample SMS sent to a beneficiary reads, “You are invited to d flag off ceremony of the 2nd phase renewed hope employment initiative at d office premises of NDE, No 2 Nathaniel Ajigi rd Gadumo, tomorrow 4/9/2025. by 9am NDE Mgt.”
As an example, NDE Katsina already issued a public invitation mandating beneficiaries who received emails to attend the flag off of the Second Phase Renewed Hope Employment Initiative. Candidates are reminded that each state branch has different venues.