The ministry announced a final extension for its Capacity Building and On-Site Training Programme, an initiative under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Engineering Mentorship Programme designed to strengthen Nigeria’s technical workforce while supporting ongoing federal infrastructure projects.
According to the ministry, earlier application windows, including one that closed on December 31, 2025, did not produce enough qualified artisans despite receiving sufficient applications from engineering graduates. As a result, the latest recruitment exercise is strictly for skilled artisans, while graduate engineer applications are no longer being accepted because that category has already met its target.
The training programme is open to qualified unemployed artisans from all 774 local government areas in Nigeria. Successful applicants will receive practical construction experience on federal infrastructure projects under the supervision of registered engineers and certified professionals.
The initiative forms part of the Federal Government’s efforts to improve local technical expertise, create employment opportunities for young Nigerians, and expand the skilled workforce needed for road, bridge, and other public infrastructure projects.
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Trades being recruited
The Federal Ministry of Works is seeking applications from qualified artisans in several construction-related trades, including:
- Masonry
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
- Steel reinforcement work
Although previous advertisements also covered graduate engineering positions, the ministry clarified that only artisan applications are being accepted during this final extension.
Programme objectives
The ministry said the initiative aims to:
- Equip young artisans with practical experience in modern construction techniques.
- Develop a sustainable pipeline of skilled technical workers for Nigeria’s infrastructure sector.
- Reduce youth unemployment through structured training and temporary engagement.
- Improve project delivery by integrating trained local artisans into federal construction projects.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Be Nigerian citizens between 18 and 45 years old.
- Possess recognised vocational training, Trade Test certification, or verifiable practical experience in their trade.
- Be unemployed at the time of application.
- Be physically fit for construction-related field work.
- Be willing to undergo additional training, safety certification, and supervised project attachment.
Benefits for successful applicants
Selected participants will receive several benefits during the programme, including:
- Monthly stipends throughout the engagement period.
- Hands-on training at federal construction sites.
- Mentorship from registered engineers and certified supervisors.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) for workplace safety.
- Certificates upon successful completion of the programme.
- Priority consideration for future engagements on government infrastructure projects or with participating contractors.
Required application documents
Applicants are expected to submit:
- A current curriculum vitae (CV) or competency summary.
- Trade Test certificate or evidence of relevant practical experience.
- Recent passport photograph.
- Valid means of identification.
- Local Government Area (LGA) certificate of origin.
Applications are to be submitted through the Ministry’s official recruitment process, with supporting documents sent to the designated ministry email using the relevant trade as the email subject.
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Application deadline
The Federal Ministry of Works said applications for the artisan recruitment programme will close on July 28, 2026, after which shortlisted candidates will proceed to the screening and selection stage.
