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- The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government has released the revised technical-education curriculum
- The Federal Ministry of Education approved 26 trade areas under its revised technical-education curriculum
- The ministry released the full list while Education Minister Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa explained the reason for the overhaul of the technical curriculum
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide
FCT, Abuja – The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government has approved 26 trades under its revised technical-education curriculum.
The Federal Ministry of Education said the revised curriculum will convert all Federal Science and Technical Colleges to Federal Technical Colleges from the 2025/2026 academic year.
Photo credit: Tunji Alausa
Source: Twitter
According to the revised curriculum, each college will offer a minimum of six and a maximum of ten trade courses.
The Education Minister, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, and Minister of State, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday, September 11, 2025, by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Bon Folasade.
As reported by The Punch, the ministry explained that students are required to take between nine and ten subjects (one core trade, five to six general subjects, two to three trade-related subjects, and one elective).
The ministry said the overhaul is in line with current industry demand across construction, energy, agriculture, automotive, creative media, and digital services sectors.
“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.”
Full list of the 26 approved trades
- Brick laying, 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
Photo credit: Tunji Alausa
Source: Twitter
FG renames Federal Science and Technical Colleges
Legit.ng earlier reported that the federal government unveiled a transformative overhaul of Nigeria’s technical education system, renaming all Federal Science and Technical Colleges as Federal Technical Colleges.
A streamlined curriculum featuring modern trade courses and reduced subject load aimed to equip students with industry-relevant skills for future employment.
The reform aligned with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and targeted boosting Nigeria’s economy through youth empowerment and vocational excellence.
FG introduces new curriculum, includes history
In a previous story, Legit.ng reported that the Federal Government of Nigeria introduced a revised national curriculum to take effect from the 2025/26 academic year.
Under the new framework, History was reinstated as a compulsory subject for pupils from Primary 1 through Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS 3).
Officials confirmed that the curriculum overhaul would streamline the number of subjects taught across primary, junior secondary, senior secondary, and technical education pathways.
Source: Legit.ng
