The Federal Government has confirmed the successful disbursement of the first tranche of payments under its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiative, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s renewed drive to equip young Nigerians with practical, employable skills.
According to an official statement released on Thursday in Abuja by Mrs. Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, no fewer than 42,000 students and 600 Independent Technical Vocational Centres have so far benefited from the initiative. She noted that the disbursement aligns with the ministry’s commitment to strengthening the national skills development ecosystem and improving access to quality vocational training.
Boriowo quoted the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, as saying that this first phase of payments was designed to stabilise the training environment and ensure that students remain fully focused on acquiring the skills needed to become productive members of the workforce. He added that each of the 42,000 beneficiaries received a monthly stipend of N22,500, which covers both upkeep and transportation, thereby removing key financial barriers that often hinder effective participation in vocational programmes.
Additionally, more than 600 independent training centres also received their approved payments for instructional services and skills development support provided to the students. These centres form the backbone of the TVET ecosystem, and the financial backing is critical to sustaining the quality and consistency of training nationwide.
Dr. Alausa explained that this first tranche represents the beginning of a consistent and long-term commitment by the Federal Government toward youth empowerment. He stressed that multiple additional tranches of payments are expected in the coming months, demonstrating the programme’s financial sustainability, strategic planning, and alignment with national development objectives.
He emphasised that the swift rollout of the TVET payments is a direct implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s directive to invest aggressively in young Nigerians. According to him, the President recognises that equipping youths with in-demand, hands-on skills remains one of the fastest and most effective ways to stimulate job creation, promote entrepreneurship, and strengthen Nigeria’s economic competitiveness.
“This is the core of the Renewed Hope Agenda,” Alausa said. “It is about turning potential into productivity and ensuring that every young Nigerian has the opportunity to build a sustainable future.”
Since its launch in May, the TVET programme has made rapid progress, from registration to onboarding, and now to intensive practical training. Students across various centres have already commenced hands-on vocational courses in fields critical to Nigeria’s growth.
The ministry noted that the timely release of these payments will help maintain momentum, guarantee the operational stability of participating training centres, and ensure that beneficiaries remain motivated and supported throughout their training programme.
As the initiative moves into subsequent phases, stakeholders expect even wider coverage, improved training quality, and stronger national outcomes in workforce readiness. The Federal Government reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that every tranche of payments contributes meaningfully to preparing Nigeria’s youth for productive, future-ready careers.
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