Federal Ministry of Education Technical and Vocational Education Training 2025

Published: 01 Jun 2025

The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Initiative is a flagship program of the Federal Ministry of Education designed to equip young Nigerians with practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship.

Through partnerships with certified training centers across the country, the initiative offers tuition-free training, monthly stipends, and start-up support for selected trades in high-demand sectors.

Join the Federal Ministry of Education's TVET Initiative and gain industry-relevant technical and vocational skills.

Federal Ministry of Education Training Program

Application Deadline	Not Specified
Funding Type	Fully Funded
Country to study	Nigeria
Type	Training
Sponsor	Federal Ministry Of Education
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of Federal Ministry of Education Training Program

• Free Tuition

• Monthly Stipends

• Hands-on Training

• Recognized Certification

• Take-off Grants

• Business Loans

Requirements for Federal Ministry of Education Training Program

Short-Term Certificate (STC) Programme, duration: 6 months

Ideal For: First-time trainees, school leavers, or individuals with no formal education background.

Entry Requirements:

• ? Valid National Identification Number (NIN)
• ? Valid Bank Verification Number (BVN)

Vocational Education & Innovation (VEI) Programme, duration: 1 year

Ideal For: Individuals with some education or informal training experience, looking to deepen and formalize their skills.

Entry Requirements (any of the following):

• ? Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – proof of skills acquired informally or through apprenticeship 
• ? First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)
• ? Any form of non-formal education certificate (e.g., training from NGOs, religious institutions, nomadic education or community programs)

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Federal Ministry Of Education on www.tvet.education.gov.ng to apply