Federal Government rolls out free one-year training for public school technical teachers across Nigeria.
Program aims to boost teaching quality and modernize vocational education for future workforce needs.
The Federal Government has launched a nationwide, tuition-free training program for public secondary school teachers teaching technical and vocational subjects as part of its 2025/2026 Technical Teachers Training Program (TTTP).
The initiative, unveiled by the Department of Technology and Science Education under the Federal Ministry of Education, offers a one-year Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) designed to enhance the quality of instruction and align technical education with modern industry standards.
According to the Ministry, the TP is part of the government’s broader strategy to revitalize Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Nigeria. By equipping teachers with contemporary pedagogical and practical skills, the program aims to produce more qualified educators and technically competent graduates ready for the 21st-century workforce.
Applications for the 2025/2026 TTTP open on July 8, 2025, and will close on July 21, 2025. Only public school teachers currently teaching vocational or technical subjects and with at least five years of service remaining before retirement are eligible. A recent medical fitness report is also required.
The PGDE will be offered in fields including:
- Technical and Vocational Education
- Computer Science Education
- Automobile Technology
- Agricultural Education
- Business Education
- Electrical/Electronics
- Building Technology
- Woodwork
- Home Economics and Hospitality
- Metal Work
Training Institutions
The pilot phase of the TTTP will be delivered in partnership with the following universities:
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (Kaduna State)
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka (Enugu State)
- Federal University of Technology, Minna (Niger State)
- University of Benin, Benin City (Edo State)
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi (Bauchi State)
- Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo (Ondo State)
How to Apply
Interested applicants are to visit the Federal Ministry of Education’s official website at education.gov.ng.
Applicants must upload scanned copies of:
- Letter of appointment
- Confirmation of appointment
- Degree or HND certificate (for non-education graduates)
- Certificate of state of origin
Important Note: Only one application is allowed per person. Multiple entries will result in disqualification.
The TP is a cornerstone of the FG efforts to modernize Nigeria’s education sector. The Ministry also recently inaugurated a 25-member committee to establish the Nigerian Education Data Initiative (NEDI), a system designed to enhance data-driven policy and planning in the education space.
