Acquire the Skills That Matter for Sustainable Employment

87Unlock Opportunities Through the National Directorate of Employment (NDE)

In today’s rapidly changing job market, one thing remains constant — the demand for skilled professionals. The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) is bridging Nigeria’s skills gap through tailored vocational and entrepreneurial training designed to equip unemployed Nigerians with tools for self-reliance and national development.

Through its Job Creation Portal, NDE is inviting young Nigerians to create a Client Account and access a range of fully funded technical and vocational training programmes, complete with stipends and start-up support across high-demand sectors.

🌟 Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) – Phase 2

 

Programme Objectives:

Bridge Nigeria’s national skills gap

Equip youths with tools for self-reliance

Develop a reliable workforce for industrial growth

Drive national development through vocational empowerment

👩‍🏭 Begin Your Journey: Skills, Employment, and Entrepreneurship

The NDE offers flexible training schemes, with multiple skill-set options. Participants must fall within the age bracket for each scheme (generally 18–45 years, varying by program).

Explore a wide range of high-impact training programmes below:

🔧 1. Vocational Skills Development (VSD)

Scheme Skill Sets Description

Quick-Fix Demand Driven Soap & Perfume Making, Beads, Local Drinks, Paints, Make-up Short-term, demand-driven skills training for youth and women
Community-Based Training GSM Repairs, Fashion Design, Beauty Therapy, Computer Ops Localized, high-income generating training programs
Digital Marketing for Wealth Creation Digital Marketing Designed for digital and entertainment sectors
School-On-Wheel (SOW) Welding, Plumbing, Computer Repair, Tailoring Mobile training workshops for rural communities
Special Training for Persons with Special Needs Tailoring, Carpentry, Beads, Soap Making Empowering persons with disabilities with vocational skills
Basic-National Open Apprenticeship Scheme (B-NOAS) Fashion, Catering, GSM Repairs Hands-on learning through certified training centers
Techno-Cultural Crafts Scheme Pottery, Blacksmithing, Weaving, Sculpture Reviving indigenous skills for tourism and export
Cloud & AI Basic Cloud Computing & AI Future-ready training for the tech workforce

💼 2. Small Scale Enterprises (SSE)

Scheme Skill Sets Description

Start Your Own Business (SYOB) Entrepreneurship Training Tailored for graduates to launch businesses
Enterprise & Finance Counselling Clinic Entrepreneurship Counselling Advisory for operational/managerial challenges
Matured People’s Programme (MPP) – For mature individuals seeking to launch/diversify businesses
Women Job & Wealth Creation Catering, Food Processing Economic empowerment for women
Micro Enterprise Enhancement (MEES) – Upskilling for nano/micro business owners

🌾 3. Rural Employment Promotion (REP)

Scheme Skill Sets Description

Sustainable Agric Dev. Scheme (SADTS) Poultry, Irrigation, Piggery Modern farming training along the value chain
Small Stock Training Scheme Goat, Sheep, Ram Livestock management for income generation
Microlivestock Scheme (MATS) Snailry, Rabbitry, Bee Keeping Profitable niche livestock farming
Community-Based Agric Scheme (CBATS) Maize, Wheat, Cowpea Block farming and food processing training
Fish Production & Feed Formulation Fish Farming From fish hatching to feed formulation
Organic Agric Training Scheme (OATS) Sack & Greenhouse Farming Income generation through organic farming

🛠️ 4. Special Public Works (SPW)

Scheme Skill Sets Description

ACCES (Construction Skills) Masonry, Carpentry, Plumbing Industry-recognized training for artisans
Graduate Coaching Scheme (GCS) WAEC/JAMB Prep Subjects Graduates employed as academic instructors
Graduate Attachment Programme (GAP) Internships Work placements with corporate organizations
Environmental Beautification Training (EBTS) POP, Landscaping Beautification training for urban employment
Solar Energy Training Scheme (SETS) Solar Design, Installation For engineering grads seeking green energy roles

📍 Training Locations

Available in all six geopolitical zones across:

NDE-Owned Centers

State Government Training Centers

Registered Private Vocational Institutes

📝 How to Apply

1. Visit the NDE Job Creation Portal
2. Create your Client Account
3. Input your NIN for identity verification
4. Fill out your personal details
5. Select your preferred programme, scheme, and skill-set
6. Submit your application and retain your registration number
7. Download your Acknowledgement Slip
8. Update your State of Origin to your State of Residence if needed (as verified by NIMC)

👉 Log in to your NDE Client Account to access the full application guide. https://www.nderegistrationportal.ng/

🎁 What You Get as an NDE Trainee

✅ 100% Free Training – Fully funded by NDE
✅ Stipends – Financial support during training
✅ Hands-on Experience – Delivered by industry experts
✅ Recognized Certificate – Nationwide acceptance
✅ Starter Packs – Tools and materials to launch your business
✅ Access to Low-Interest Loans – Kickstart your enterprise

🙋 Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply?
Nigerians between 18–45 years old, depending on the program.

Can I suggest my own training scheme?
Yes, the NDE encourages feedback and suggestions from participants to ensure community needs are met.

Contact Us

📧 Email: info@nde.gov.ng
🏢 Address: Plot 1529, Nouakchott Street, Zone 1, Wuse District, FCT, Abuja
🌐 Website: www.nde.gov.ng

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