Federal Government National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS) Technical & Vocational Upskilling Training Programme
Applications are now open for the Federal Government of Nigeria’s National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS) Technical and Vocational Upskilling Training for residents of Enugu State.
The programme provides skills development across Artificial Intelligence, Fashion Design and Solar Installation, with the broader goal of helping participants acquire practical and employable skills that can support employment, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods.
The initiative is powered by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education (OSSAP-TVEE), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning under the Renewed Hope agenda.
About the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy
The National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy is a Federal Government initiative focused on reducing poverty by expanding economic opportunities and supporting productive livelihoods.
The technical and vocational upskilling component focuses on equipping Nigerians with practical skills that can translate into employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.
For the Enugu State programme, applicants can participate across three major skills tracks.
Available Training Tracks
- Artificial Intelligence
- Fashion Design
- Solar Installation
Each track focuses on a different area of practical and increasingly relevant skills.
1. Artificial Intelligence Track
The Artificial Intelligence Track provides technical and vocational upskilling in AI and related digital skills.
Areas highlighted under the programme include:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Programming
- Deep Learning
- Data Analytics
- Problem Solving
The track is suitable for individuals interested in developing practical skills for the growing digital and technology economy.
2. Fashion Design Track
The Fashion Design Track focuses on practical skills required to develop capabilities within fashion production and entrepreneurship.
Training areas highlighted include:
- Pattern making
- Sewing
- Garment construction
- Fashion illustration
- Entrepreneurship
The combination of technical fashion skills and entrepreneurship training is intended to help participants develop skills that can support employment or independent fashion businesses.
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3. Solar Installation Track
The Solar Installation Track focuses on practical skills related to solar energy systems and installation.
The programme is designed to provide vocational exposure in a sector that continues to play an important role in Nigeria’s energy and renewable power ecosystem.
Participants can develop practical capabilities relevant to solar installation and related technical services.
Who Should Apply?
The programme is particularly relevant to Enugu residents interested in:
- Acquiring practical vocational skills
- Learning Artificial Intelligence and digital skills
- Building a career in fashion design
- Developing solar installation skills
- Improving their employability
- Starting or improving a small business
- Developing technical skills that can generate income
- Exploring entrepreneurship and self-employment
Specific age limits, educational qualifications and prior experience requirements were not stated in the information provided.
Applicants should therefore rely on the official registration form for any additional eligibility requirements associated with their selected training track.
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What Participants Can Gain
Depending on the selected track, participants can gain:
- Technical and vocational skills training
- Practical, career-relevant skills
- Artificial Intelligence and digital skills
- Fashion design and garment production skills
- Solar installation skills
- Entrepreneurship knowledge
- Skills that can support employment and self-employment
- Exposure to income-generating technical capabilities
The programme is positioned around the theme: “Skills Today. Livelihoods Tomorrow. Less Poverty.”
Programme Location
Enugu State, Nigeria.
This particular application announcement is specifically for the Enugu phase of the programme.
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Programme Organisers
The initiative involves:
- Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education (OSSAP-TVEE)
- Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning
- National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS)
- Renewed Hope initiative
Application Deadline
A specific application deadline was not stated in the announcement provided.
Registration for Enugu State is currently open.