The Federal Government has announced the commencement of applications for the second cohort of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme aimed at advancing human capital development.
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this in a Monday statement posted on his official X handle, describing the initiative as a key component of the Renewed Hope Agenda under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, to meet the growing demand for practical skills in the Nigerian economy.
The statement reads, “Today marks the opening of applications for the second cohort of our National TVET Programme, a key step in advancing human capital development under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.”
Alausa noted that the programme recorded significant interest during its first phase, with over 1.3 million applications received nationwide.
He disclosed that the application portal will open at 04:00 pm on Monday, 13th of April, urging interested Nigerian students, both young and old, to visit http://tvet.education.gov.ng, the programme’s official application website, for more information.
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He added, “Last year, over 1.3 million Nigerians applied, a powerful reminder of the growing demand for practical skills and the impact they can have on people’s lives and our economy.”
“The application portal opens today at 4:00 PM (WAT), and we are calling on every Nigerian — young or old — who has a dream, a vision for a better life, and a hardworking spirit to sign up. With TVET, you can build your own future,” the statement concluded.
