NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative
NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative is now in full swing, providing an excellent opportunity for unemployed Nigerians to gain vocational and entrepreneurial skills, receive stipends and starter kits, and launch sustainable careers across the nation.
The NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative Phase 2 was officially flagged off nationwide as part of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The program aims to train 41,307 unskilled and unemployed Nigerians across all 36 states and the FCT in over 30 in-demand skills—including vocational, entrepreneurial, ICT, agriculture, and public works—with full inclusivity ensured by selecting at least four beneficiaries from each of the 8,809 electoral wards.
About the NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative
This flagship initiative from the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) is designed to bridge the skills gap, empower youth and vulnerable groups, and drive economic development through job creation. Phase 2 builds upon the success of Phase 1 launched in December 2024, which trained 32,692 Nigerians. A revamped digital registration portal now supports transparent, equitable, and inclusive selection with geofencing and scalable systems.
Locations and Beneficiary Selection
Phase 2 is being rolled out in states such as Oyo, Imo, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom, Kwara, and nationwide, ensuring regional accessibility and reach. Selected candidates will be trained locally, often within their communities or state training centers, enhancing convenience and participation.
Key Benefits of NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative
Participants gain practical benefits including free skills training, monthly stipends, completion certificates, starter packs to launch businesses, and access to soft loans or credit facilities. In Phase 1, 5,532 trainees were resettled with starter packs, and Phase 2 expects to resettle 14,457 beneficiaries similarly.
Who Can Apply
The NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative is open to a wide audience: unemployed youth, school leavers, graduates, artisans, women, persons with disabilities, rural dwellers, retirees, and micro business owners aged between 18 and 45 (age bands vary by scheme).
How to Apply for NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative
To apply for the National Directorate of Employment NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative 2025, interested and qualified candidates should:
- Click the button below to visit the program’s website
- Create an account on the portal
- Kindly input your NIN to start the identity verification process
- Fill in your personal details and other information
- Select your preferred programme, scheme, and skill set
- Submit your application, retain your registration number, download the acknowledgement slip, and await further notification
- Update your state of origin to your state of residence if both are not the same, as verified by NIMC
Note: Log in to your NDE Client Account to download the complete application guide
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