Link to Apply | Federal Government Technical Teachers Training Programme (TTTP) 2025
The programme focuses on training teachers in Science, Mathematics, Technical, and Vocational Education who, in turn, will equip students with industry-relevant skills to meet modern workforce demands.
About the Programme
The 2025/2026 TTTP offers a one-year, tuition-free Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) for eligible teachers. It is designed to enhance the pedagogical and technical capabilities of instructors, ensuring they are aligned with 21st-century teaching methodologies and industry expectations.
Programme Summary
- Type: Full-Time
- Duration: One Year
- Location: All States | Nigeria
- Benefits: Tuition-Free | Certificate (PGDE) | Hands-On Training
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Programme Objectives
- Upgrade the qualifications of technical and vocational teachers.
- Improve the quality of teaching in technical schools and colleges.
- Prepare students for real-world industry challenges by equipping their teachers with relevant skills and methodologies.
- Promote sustainable development in Nigeria’s educational and industrial sectors.
Fields of Study
The PGDE programme will be delivered across a range of technical and vocational disciplines, including:
- Technical Education
- Vocational Education
- Building Technology Education
- Business Education
- Woodwork Technology
- Home Economics & Hospitality
- Metal Work Technology
- Agricultural Education
- Automobile Technology
- Computer Science Education
- Electrical/Electronic Technology
Training Institutions (Pilot Cohort)
The training will be conducted in collaboration with top Nigerian universities:
- 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
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Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the TTTP, applicants must:
- Be a teacher currently teaching technical or vocational subjects in a public secondary technical school or college in Nigeria.
- Have a minimum of five (5) years of service left before retirement.
- Be medically fit, with a recent medical report required at the point of application.
Programme Benefits
- Fully Funded Training: No tuition or training costs.
- Professional Qualification: Earn a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) upon completion.
- Skill Development: Gain up-to-date teaching methods and industry-relevant technical skills.
- Nationwide Impact: Be part of a national effort to elevate technical education in Nigeria.
