The Federal Ministry of Education has launched the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Program 2025, a fully funded initiative designed to empower young Nigerians with hands-on, industry-relevant skills for employment and entrepreneurship.
Whether you’re just starting out or already have informal training, this program is your gateway to economic independence through skill acquisition.
📝 Program Summary
Host Country: Nigeria
Program Type: Technical & Vocational Training
Eligible Applicants: Nigerian Citizens
Program Tracks:
Short-Term Certificate (STC) – 6 months
Vocational Education & Innovation (VEI) – 12 months
Deadline: Not Specified
IELTS: Not Required
Application Mode: Online
🎓 What You Will Gain
Free Tuition: Fully funded by the Federal Government via NELFund
Monthly Stipend: ₦45,000
Industry-Certified Training: Hands-on and practical
Completion Certificate
Take-off Grants & Start-up Kits
Career Guidance & Job Placement Support
✅ Eligibility Criteria
1. Short-Term Certificate (STC) Programme
For those ready to quickly gain a skill and enter the workforce.
Valid National Identification Number (NIN)
Valid Bank Verification Number (BVN)
No prior education required
2. Vocational Education & Innovation (VEI) Programme
For individuals with basic education or informal training who want to deepen their skills.
Proof of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
OR
First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)
OR
Certificate from non-formal education (e.g. NGO, religious, or community-based training)
📄 Required Documents
STC Track: NIN and BVN
VEI Track: Any of RPL, FSLC, or non-formal training certificate
🛠 Trades Available
Training is available in high-demand sectors, including but not limited to:
ICT & Digital Skills
Welding & Fabrication
Tailoring & Fashion Design
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Renewable Energy
Plumbing, Tiling, Carpentry, and more
📝 How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
1. Visit the official TVET Program application portal – Click Here to Apply
2. Click on the APPLY button after reading all instructions.
3. Create an account and verify your email.
4. Select your preferred track: STC or VEI.
5. Fill out your personal details and upload required documents.
6. Choose your training center and preferred trade.
7. Submit your application and await confirmation.
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Please I need a contact to this plat form
https://www.tvet.education.gov.ng/
Visit the portal
Please I need Link to this platform so that I can register
The link to apply is already in our article. All the best
My application refused to submit, please what is the cause?
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I Aminu Muhammad Aliyu Dinya
All the best. We are not involved in the application process. As a media organisation we are just creating awareness about the programme. All the best
Ameen
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Thanks for reaching out. However, we are not involved in the application process. As a media organisation we are just creating awareness about the programme. All the best
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I really love this programme
It really is a great and necessary one. Thanks for reaching out. All the best.
I applied in May but I haven’t received any feedback since then. How will I know if I was successful and when does the training officially begin please
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Federal Government Sponsors Nigerian Youths for World-Class Hospitality Training at Dewdrop Institute, Enugu
Enugu, Nigeria — The Federal Ministry of Education has launched a bold initiative to empower Nigerian youths with globally recognized skills in hospitality and care services. This week, the first set of young male and female beneficiaries has started their registration process at Dewdrop Institute, Enugu, for the 6-month intensive hands on training programs under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) scheme.
The program, fully sponsored by the Federal Government, is designed to tackle youth unemployment by equipping participants with practical, job-ready skills in culinary arts, front office operations, housekeeping, and other services for the hospitality industry.
Speaking at the registration exercise, Mrs. Agatha Nnaji, Executive Director of Dewdrop Institute, described the initiative as a milestone for Nigeria’s service economy.
“This is more than just training,” Mrs. Nnaji said. “It’s about giving young Nigerians the confidence, skills, right mindset and international certification to compete anywhere in the world. We are proud to partner with the Federal Government to make this laudable vision a success.”
Dewdrop Institute is a social enterprise and accredited training center with a strong track record of producing highly skilled workforce . Through its partnership with City & Guilds UK, trainees will earn certifications that are recognized globally which would open doors to employment and professional career growth opportunities within Nigeria and abroad.
For many of the trainees, this opportunity represents hope for a brighter future. One participant, visibly excited during registration, shared:
“I’ve always dreamed of working in hospitality, but I never thought I’d have access to world-class training like this. This program is a dream come true.”
The Federal Government’s sponsorship underscores its commitment to youth empowerment, skills development, and economic diversification. By investing in vocational education, the Ministry of Education is not only addressing unemployment but also raising the standards of Nigeria’s hospitality and care industries.
The registration exercise continues through October 3, 2025, at Dewdrop Institute’s Enugu campus.
For more information, visit http://www.dewdropinstitute.com.
About Dewdrop Institute
Dewdrop Institute is a leading vocational training institute, with focus areas in hospitality and professional care services in Nigeria, dedicated to creating a refreshing change through building human capital for the service economy. With internationally accredited programs and a strong focus on practical skills, Dewdrop has trained hundreds of professionals who are now excelling in hospitality and professional care roles across Nigeria and beyond.
So sorry that I am just responding to this but I think I might have sent you an email when I first saw it. This is a fantastic initiative. Please feel free to reach out to me via email oladapo.akande@edutimesafrica.com
We would love to publish something about this initiative in order to create more awareness about it.
Please,I was asked to download my credentials but when I click on download it does not open.
So sorry to hear this. We have passed this complaint on to their officials.
Can you please let me know the credentials you were trying to upload?