FG Opens Portal for 2026 TVET Initiative Programme [Apply Now]

The Federal Government has opened the application portal for the 2026 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Initiative Programme, inviting qualified Nigerians to take advantage of the skills development opportunity.

The initiative is designed to bridge the gap between classroom education and the practical skills required in today’s labour market, while creating pathways to employment, entrepreneurship and economic independence for young Nigerians.

Driven by the Federal Ministry of Education, the programme seeks to strengthen technical and vocational education by bringing government agencies, regulatory bodies and accredited training centres under a coordinated national framework.

The TVET initiative also targets Skill Training Centres (STCs), Vocational Enterprise Institutions (VEIs) and Mastercraft Persons (MCPs) who will be responsible for training beneficiaries in various vocational and technical skills.

Selected trainers are expected to receive a monthly stipend of ₦45,000 while providing training to TVET beneficiaries. Qualified trainers and centres may also have access to government-backed funding and loan opportunities to support the expansion of their businesses and training facilities.

Benefits of the 2026 TVET Programme

Successful beneficiaries are expected to enjoy several benefits, including:

• Tuition-free vocational training, with training costs covered by the Federal Government through NELFund.
• Monthly trainee stipend of ₦22,500 to support beneficiaries with transportation and other basic expenses during training.
• Hands-on practical training in selected technical and vocational skills.
• Completion certificates upon successful completion of the programme.
• Take-off grants and starter packs to support graduates who want to establish their own businesses.
• Career guidance and job placement assistance to help participants transition into employment or entrepreneurship.
• Support for trainers and training centres, including stipends and potential access to government funding and loans.

The programme is intended to provide participants with practical skills that can improve their employability and enable them to establish sustainable businesses after completing their training.

Duration of the TVET Programmes

The initiative has different training pathways depending on the programme selected.

The Short-Term Certificate (STC) Programme is designed to run for six months, while the Vocational Education and Innovation (VEI) Programme is expected to last one year.

Requirements and Documents

Applicants for the STC Programme are required to have:

• A valid National Identification Number (NIN).
• A Bank Verification Number (BVN).

For the VEI Programme, applicants may be required to provide any of the following:

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
• First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC).
• A certificate from a recognised form of non-formal education.

Interested applicants are advised to carefully review the eligibility requirements and application guidelines before submitting their applications.

How to Apply

Qualified Nigerians interested in participating in the 2026 Federal Government TVET Initiative can visit the official TVET application portal:

https://www.tvet.education.gov.ng

Applicants are advised to use the official portal and provide accurate information during the registration process.

The programme represents the Federal Government’s effort to expand access to practical skills training, strengthen Nigeria’s vocational education system and equip young people with skills that can lead to employment and sustainable self-employment.