The NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) Phase 2 is an initiative of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) designed to equip unemployed Nigerians with hands-on skills, thereby enhancing their employability and entrepreneurial capabilities.
Create your NDE client account to access technical and vocational training tailored to your chosen industry. Take advantage of fully funded programmes, support stipends, and start-up support for selected trades in high-demand sectors.
Application Deadline:
- 31st August 2026
Tell Me About The Program:
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) is implementing the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) Phase 3 to empower Nigerian youth with technical and vocational skills. The program targets 21,824 participants nationwide, offering free training, stipends, starter packs, and business loan support. Training covers agriculture, tech, vocational trades, and entrepreneurship, ensuring sustainable employment opportunities.
Which Fields are Eligible?
Key schemes under Rural Employment Promotion (REP) include:
- Sustainable Agricultural Development (vegetable farming, poultry, irrigation).
- Small Stock Production (goat, sheep, ram).
- Microlivestock Training (rabbitry, snailry, bee keeping).
- Community‑Based Agriculture (maize, wheat, cowpea processing).
- Fish Production & Feed Formulation.
- Organic Agriculture (sack farming, greenhouse, compost making).
Other program streams:
- Small Scale Enterprises (SSE)
- Special Public Work (SPW)
- Vocational Skills Development (VSD)
Type:
- National Skills Training & Employment Initiative | Nigeria | Fully Funded
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be Nigerian youth aged 18–50.
- Possess valid NIN and bank account (BVN).
- Reside in any of the 36 states or FCT.
- Complete the pre‑enrolment assessment (eligibility, identity, age, proximity, photo validation).
How are Applicants Selected?
- Through pre‑enrolment assessment and verification.
- Placement based on state of residence and nearest training centre availability.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- Nigeria only.
Where will the Program be Taken?
- NDE training centres nationwide (owned, state‑run, and accredited private centres).
How Many Awards?
- ~21,824 participants across REP (4,662), SSE (5,998), SPW (3,756), VSD (7,408).
What is the Benefit of the Program?
- Free training fees.
- Monthly stipends.
- Hands‑on training by professionals.
- NDE Certificate of Completion.
- Starter packs for business setup.
- Access to low‑interest loans.
How Long Will the Program Last?
- Duration varies by scheme (typically weeks to months).
Required Documents:
- Valid NIN.
- Bank account details (BVN).
- Passport photograph.
- Proof of residence.
How to Apply:
- Create an account on the NDE Job Creation Portal.
- Input NIN for identity verification.
- Fill in personal details.
- Select preferred programme, scheme, and skill set.
- Submit application, download acknowledgement slip.
- Complete pre‑enrolment assessment.
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