The Federal Ministry of Education has officially announced the launch of the 2025/2026 Technical Teachers Training Programme (TTTP), a tuition-free, one-year Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) initiative aimed at transforming technical and vocational education across Nigeria.
The announcement, made through the Department of Technology and Science Education in Abuja, underscores the government’s renewed commitment to revitalising Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) — a critical sector for building a skilled, future-ready workforce.
According to the ministry’s statement reported by Vanguard and confirmed via the Ministry’s official channels, the programme is designed to re-energise technical education by providing public secondary school teachers handling technical and vocational subjects with up-to-date pedagogical and industry-relevant skills. By strengthening teacher capacity, the government hopes to produce graduates who are not only employable but also equipped to meet the demands of modern industries.
The application portal for this transformative programme opens on 8 July 2025 and closes on 21 July 2025.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible candidates must currently teach technical or vocational subjects in public secondary technical schools or colleges and have at least five years of service left before retirement. Applicants are also required to present a recent medical report confirming their fitness to participate.
Fields of Study
The one-year PGDE programme will cover a wide range of fields, including:
- Technical Education
- Vocational Education
- Building Technology Education
- Business Education
- Woodwork
- Home Economics & Hospitality
- Metal Work
- Agricultural Education
- Automobile Technology
- Computer Science Education
- Electrical/Electronics
Partner Institutions
To deliver the programme effectively, the Federal Ministry of Education is partnering with top universities nationwide, including:
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
- Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State
- University of Benin, Edo State
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State
- Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, Ondo State
How to Apply
Interested teachers can apply free of charge by visiting the Federal Ministry of Education’s website at education.gov.ng and clicking on the TTTP link. Alternatively, they can access the application form directly via this Google Forms link. https://forms.gle/wWFMxcdquehz9Fjx7.
Applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully, fill out the form completely, and print a copy for their records. Required supporting documents include:
- Letter of appointment
- Confirmation of appointment
- First-degree or HND certificate (for non-education graduates)
- Certificate of state of origin
The Ministry has emphasized that only one submission per applicant is allowed, and multiple applications will result in automatic disqualification.
Why This Matters
Education experts and stakeholders have praised the initiative as a crucial step toward addressing Nigeria’s persistent skills gap. “By investing directly in the teachers, the government is investing in the backbone of our technical education system,” said Dr. Olufemi Adedayo, an education policy analyst, in an interview with The Guardian Nigeria.
Industry leaders believe that well-trained technical teachers are essential to building a strong pipeline of innovators and skilled workers needed to drive Nigeria’s economic diversification agenda.
This programme not only promises to uplift the standard of teaching but also signals a commitment to empowering young Nigerians with practical, industry-ready skills — a necessary move for a country aiming to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving global economy.
