Federal Government NPRGS Technical & Vocational Upskilling Training Programme 2026
Job Description
Federal Government NPRGS Technical & Vocational Upskilling Training Programme 2026
Applications are now open for the Oyo State phase of the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS) Technical and Vocational Upskilling Training Programme.
The initiative provides Nigerians with practical training in selected technical and vocational skills, including Artificial Intelligence, graphics, fashion design and makeup. The training will take place physically in Ibadan and requires selected participants to attend for two consecutive weeks.
About the NPRGS Technical & Vocational Training Programme
The National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS) is a Federal Government initiative aimed at supporting poverty reduction and economic empowerment.
The technical and vocational training component is an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning and is implemented by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education (OSSAP-TVEE).
Through the programme, beneficiaries receive practical skills training intended to improve their capacity for employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship.
Available Training Areas
Applicants for the Oyo State phase can choose from the following skills:
- Graphics/Artificial Intelligence
- Fashion Designing
- Makeup
Applicants are expected to select their preferred training area while completing the application form.
Who Can Apply?
The application is open to Nigerians who are interested in acquiring or improving practical technical and vocational skills.
Applicants must:
- Be Nigerian citizens
- Be able to participate physically in Ibadan, Oyo State
- Be available for the complete training period
- Have an interest in one of the available training areas
- Provide accurate personal and contact information
- Be willing to commit to the programme’s attendance requirements
- Follow the OSSAP-TVEE office page @dr_abiola_arogundade on Instagram, as required on the application form
The application accommodates people from different educational backgrounds, including those with:
- No formal education
- Primary education
- Secondary education such as WAEC or NECO
- Vocational or technical qualifications
- Diploma, NCE or HND qualifications
- Bachelor’s degrees
- Postgraduate degrees
Applicants may also be students, self-employed, unemployed, government employees or workers in private businesses and organisations.
Training Location and Schedule
The training is an intensive physical programme and applicants should consider their availability before registering.
- Location: Ibadan, Oyo State
- Duration: 2 consecutive weeks
- Training days: Monday to Friday
- Training time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Attendance: Physical attendance is mandatory
The application form specifically asks applicants to confirm that they can dedicate themselves to the full training schedule without conflicts.
Benefits of the Programme
Selected beneficiaries will have the opportunity to:
- Receive practical technical and vocational training
- Learn or upgrade skills in Graphics/AI, Fashion Design or Makeup
- Develop practical skills that can support self-employment
- Improve skills that can be applied to freelancing or entrepreneurship
- Build knowledge that can support future income-generating opportunities
- Participate in a Federal Government-backed skills development initiative