The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the commencement of the 2025/2026 Technical Teachers Training Programme (TTTP), a tuition-free, one-year Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) designed to upskill public secondary school teachers handling technical and vocational subjects across Nigeria.
The announcement was made through the Federal Ministry of Education’s Department of Technology and Science Education in Abuja, highlighting the government’s renewed commitment to strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the country.
According to the ministry, the aim is to re-energise Technical & Vocational Education and Training (TVET) by upskilling teachers through a one-year PGDE, ensuring graduates are aligned with modern industry standards.
The programme is structured to improve teaching quality, resulting in more qualified teachers, better-prepared students, and graduates who fit 21st-century industry needs.
The application portal will open on 8 July 2025 and close on 21 July 2025.
Teachers eligible for the programme must:
The one-year PGDE will be offered in the following areas:
The pilot cohort of the TTTP will be conducted in collaboration with the following universities:
To apply for the Technical Teachers Training Programme (TTTP) 2025/2026, interested candidates must complete the application process online at no cost.
The Ministry warns that only one submission is permitted, and multiple applications will lead to disqualification.