FG Launches TVET Program To Pay Trainees N22500 Stipends

FG Launches TVET Program To Pay Trainees N22500 Stipends - In a bold move to tackle youth unemployment and drive industrial development, the Federal Government has launched a comprehensive Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiative aimed at building a globally competitive, skilled workforce.

Speaking at the official flag-off ceremony in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, declared that the TVET initiative represents a pivotal moment in Nigeria's economic renewal.

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The programme includes a structured three-year technical track, to be implemented through federal and state institutions, alongside a 6-month and 12-month pathway for older trainees. Graduates will earn multi-level certifications, including those from NABTEB and relevant sectoral awarding bodies.

To ensure quality delivery and scalability, the programme will involve accredited private institutions and experienced artisans as training centres. Artisans mentoring apprentices will receive N30,000 monthly per student, while trainees will get N22,500 monthly stipends, plus starter packs to begin

Furthermore, it is announced the use of NIN verification and geofencing technology to ensure transparency in attendance and performance tracking, with the NELFUND platform handling payments and programme operations. In partnership with the Bank of Industry, the initiative will also offer soft loans and entrepreneurial support.

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An upcoming Luminah 2030 programme was also disclosed, which will empower one million mothers and girls with life-changing skills, aligning with President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.