In a major boost to education reform and workforce development, the Federal Government has launched the 2025/2026 Technical Teachers Training Programme (TTTP) — a tuition-free Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) initiative aimed at enhancing the skills and teaching capacity of secondary school educators in technical and vocational fields.
Announced by the Federal Ministry of Education through its Department of Technology and Science Education, the one-year programme is designed to “re-energise” Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Nigeria. The initiative aligns with the government’s renewed commitment to strengthening the country’s industrial and skills-based economy.
According to a statement from the ministry, the TTTP will focus on equipping teachers with contemporary pedagogical tools and aligning their knowledge base with modern industry standards. The ministry emphasized that the initiative is targeted at current teachers of technical or vocational subjects in public secondary technical schools or colleges with at least five years left before retirement.
“This programme is part of our broader strategy to improve the quality of technical education across Nigeria,” the Ministry said. “We are laying the foundation for a workforce that can compete globally and respond to the demands of the 21st-century economy.”
Key Details:
Application opens: July 8, 2025
Application closes: July 21, 2025
Tuition: Free
Mode: One-year Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
Eligibility: Teachers of technical/vocational subjects in public schools with ≥5 years to retirement
The PGDE will cover critical areas including Technical Education, Building Technology, Business Education, Home Economics & Hospitality, Agricultural Education, Computer Science Education, Automobile Technology, and Electrical/Electronics, among others.
Universities Hosting the Pilot Programme:
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Federal University of Technology, Minna
University of Benin
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo
Interested applicants are advised to apply online via the Ministry’s official website: www.education.gov.ng, or directly through the application link: https://forms.gle/wWFMxcdquehz9Fjx7.
The Ministry cautioned that multiple submissions will lead to automatic disqualification.
Analysts say the TTTP could become a cornerstone of Nigeria’s education-to-industry pipeline, helping bridge the technical skills gap while enhancing employability among students. Compared to other African nations investing heavily in TVET systems, Nigeria’s move to professionalize its technical teaching workforce signals a strategic shift toward sustainable economic development.
