By Peter Omopo
September 11, 2025 — The Federal Government has approved 26 trade areas under a revised technical education curriculum, set to take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Education, Bon Folasade, said all Federal Science and Technical Colleges will be converted into Federal Technical Colleges under the reform.
Announced by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, and the Minister of State, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, the new policy mandates each college to offer a minimum of six and a maximum of ten trades.
Students will be required to take nine to ten subjects: one core trade, five to six general subjects, two to three trade-related subjects, and one elective.
According to the ministry, the changes aim to modernise technical education, reduce overload, align with industry needs, and equip Nigerian youth with skills for emerging opportunities in construction, energy, agriculture, automotive, creative media, and digital services.
“The reform is designed to reduce overload, build strong trade competencies, align with global standards, and prepare young Nigerians for the jobs of the future,” the statement read.
The curriculum also introduces Citizenship and Heritage Studies alongside core science and language courses.
Full List of 26 Approved Trades
- Bricklaying, block laying, and concreting
- Woodwork, carpentry, and joinery
- Plumbing and pipe fitting
- Computer hardware & GSM repair and maintenance
- Refrigeration & air-conditioning works
- Mechanised agriculture (mechanisation / smart agriculture)
- Autobody works
- Catering craft practice
- Solar PV installation and maintenance
- Fashion design and garment making
- Livestock farming / animal husbandry
- Fish farming (aquaculture)
- Motorcycle & tricycle repairs
- Painting, decoration, and finishes (interior design)
- Welding & fabrication
- Auto-electrical wiring
- Automobile mechanics
- Beauty therapy & cosmetology
- Creative media (digital media production / operations)
- Electronic systems maintenance craft
- Furniture making & upholstery
- Networking & system security (including satellite TV antenna installation and maintenance)
- Social media content creation and management
- Tiling & cladding (tiling and decorative stonework / floor-cover installation)
- Automobile CNG conversion and maintenance
- Leather works.
