Apply: NDE 2nd Phase Renewed Hope Employment Initiative RHEI

In a continued effort to tackle unemployment and equip Nigerians with practical skills for self-reliance, the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has officially announced the commencement of the 2nd Phase of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI). This phase focuses on expanding job creation across the country through strategic skill development and empowerment programs.

Registration Details:

The online registration for the 2nd phase begins 28th July 2025 and ends on 11th August 2025. Interested applicants can register through either of the official portals https://www.nde.gov.ng or https://www.nderegistrationportal.ng

Requirements for Registration include:

a. National Identification Number (NIN) ¢ Functional email address

b. Recent passport photographs $€ Available Skill Categories

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NDE has outlined a wide range of training and empowerment programmes across the following sectors:

1. Rural Employment Promotion Programme

a. Sustainable Agricultural Development Training (SADTS)

b. Organic Agricultural Training (OATS)

c. Fish Production and Feed Formulation (FPFFTS)

d. Micro livestock Agriculture (MATS)

e. Small Stock (Goat) Empowerment Scheme (SSGPES)

2. Small Scale Enterprises Programme:

a. Start Your Own Business (SYOB)

b. Enterprise & Finance Counseling (NDE-efcc)

c. Matured Peoples’ Programme (MPP)

d Micro Enterprises Enhancement (MEES)

Basic Business Training (BBT)

3. Vocational Skills Development Programme

a. Quick-Fix Demand-Driven Training

b. Digital Skills Training

c. Community-Based Empowerment

d. Techno-Cultural Craft Training

e. Special Vocational Training for Persons with Special Needs & IDPs

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4. Special Public Works Programme

a. Solar Energy Training e Environmental Beautification Training

b. Graduate Attachment Programme (GAP)

c. Graduate Coaching Scheme (GCS)

Call to Action

This initiative is a bold move by the Federal Government to drive youth employment, entrepreneurship, and inclusive economic growth. If you are a Nigerian seeking to acquire valuable skills or start a business, now is the time to act.