FME TVET Initiative Program 2025/2026 | Application Portal

FME TVET Initiative Program 2025/2026: The Federal Ministry of Education (FME) Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) application portal is now open as registration is ongoing for the FME TVET Initiation Program for 2025/2026. Interested applicants are to visit the official application portal of TVET to register for the program.

In this article, we’ll take you step-by-step through the2025 FME TVET Initiative Program Application.

Overview of the FME TVET Initiative Program

The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Initiative is a premier program organized by the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) with its main objective of equipping young and vibrant Nigerians with practical in-demand skills for both employment and entrepreneurship.

Aim of FME TVET Initiative Program

The main objective of the FME (Federal Ministry of Education) TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) initiative program is to ensure that young Nigerians are equipped with practical in-demand skills for employment as well as to foster entrepreneurship development. The initiative (FME TVET) program seeks to create or generate expert skill workers for employment in diverse industries and firms for the sole purpose of national economic development by means of vocational excellence.

Is the FME TVET Initiative Application 2025 Ongoing?

YES! The Federal Ministry of Education (FME) Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) application for 2025 is currently ongoing. Interested individuals are to visit the official application/registration portal of TVET to access the application form for the program.

Official FME TVET Initiative Application Portal

The official application portal for registration of the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is https://www.tvet.education.gov.ng/.

States Eligible for FME TVET Initiative Program 2025

Applicants (with or without educational background) from any of the listed states are eligible to apply for the FME TVET Initiative Program 2025:

 

Abia	Adamawa	Akwa Ibom
Anambra	Bauchi	Bayelsa
Benue	Borno	Cross River
Delta	Ebonyi	Edo
Ekiti	Enugu	Gombe
Imo	Jigawa	Kaduna
Kano	Katsina	Kebbi
Kogi	Kwara	Lagos
Nasarawa	Niger	Ogun
Ondo	Osun	Oyo
Plateau	Rivers	Sokoto
Taraba	Yobe	Zamfara and FCT

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Available Training Courses at FME TVET Initiative Program

Below are courses that are available for application at the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Initiative Program 2025/2026:

1. Creative Media (Digital Media Production)
2. Motorcycle & Tricycle Repair
3. Vulcanizing & Tire Repair
4. Auto-body Works (Panel Beating)
5. Automobile Mechanic
6. Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning
7. Network System Installation
8. Computer Hardware & GSM Repair & Maintenance
9. Social Media Communications
10. Plumbing & Pipe-fitting
11. Woodwork, Carpentry & Joinery
12. Furniture making & Upholstery
13. Blacksmithing
14. Electrical Installation
15. Welding & Fabrication
16. Painting, Decoration & Finishes (Interior Design)
17. Floor Cladding, Tiling & Interlocking
18. Brick laying, Block laying & Concreting
19. Solar PV Installation & Maintenance
20. Automobile CNG Conversion & Maintenance
21. Mechanized Agriculture (Mechanics or Operations)
22. Livestock Farming (Bee Keeping, Poultry & Animal Husbandry)
23. Fashion Design & Garment Making
24. Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology

Requirements for FME TVET Initiative Program 2025

The TVET Initiative program comes in two phases which guarantees flexibility:

Short-Term Certificate Programme: The STC programme is basically for individuals with little or no knowledge of skills and training or individuals with or without no formal education background and the duration for the Short-Term Certificate Progamme (STC) is Six (6) months. Requirement for the STC programme includes:

1. A valid proof of identification such as National Identity Number (NIN) or Voters Identification Number (VIN).
2. Individual’s Bank Verification Number (BVN)
3. Must not be more than 40 years old.

Vocational Education and Innovation Programme (VEI): The VEI programme is primarily for individuals with knowledge of skills and training or individual with education background but no much or informal training experience that looks to learn and deepen their knowledge on a particular skill. The duration for the Vocational Education and Innovation Programme (VEI) is One (1) year and its requirements includes:

1. First School Leaving Certificate, WASSCE/NABTEB/NECO/GCE certificate
   • OR
2. Any form of training certificates either from organizations, firms etc.
   • OR
3. A valid proof or recognition of Pre or Prior Learning either through apprenticeship or acquired skills.

How to Apply for FME TVET Initiative Program 2025

1. Visit the application portal of TVET Initiative Program
2. Read through the descriptions to have a better understanding
3. Click on “Apply Now” on the portal
4. Register by filling in your National Identification Number (NIN) and Date of Birth (DOB), email and phone number
5. Check your email for confirmation Link
6. Click on the “Link” to complete your application
7. Select desired programme of application (either the Short-Term Certificate (STC) or Vocational Education and Innovation (VEI) Programme)
8. Select desired course of application
9. Fill in the details correctly and upload required documents
10. Submit your application

Training Centers for FME TVET Initiative Program 2025

Below are the available training centers for the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Initiative Program for 2025:

1. All Six (6) Geo-Political Zones
2. Federal & State Technical Colleges
3. State-owned accredited institutions
4. Registered private vocational centers

Deadline for FME TVET Initiative Application 2025

Currently there is assigned or given deadline/closing date for the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Initiative Program for 2025.

Benefit of FME TVET Initiative Program

The FME TVET Initiative Program seeks to provide the following benefits:

1. Free Tuition Fee which will be paid directly by the Federal Government through NELFUND
2. Monthly stipends of ₦45,000 for the period of the program (STC or VEI)
3. In-demand skills training by top industry professionals and experts
4. Start-up support or grant as well as Business loans
5. Widely Recognized Certifications

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