The Federal Government has released the complete list of 26 trade areas approved under the revised technical-education curriculum, the Federal Ministry of Education announced on Wednesday.
A statement signed by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Bon Folasade, confirmed that the overhaul will convert all Federal Science and Technical Colleges to Federal Technical Colleges starting from the 2025/2026 academic session. The curriculum requires each college to offer a minimum of six and a maximum of ten trade courses.
Announcing the reform, Education Minister, Dr. Maruf Alausa and Minister of State Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad said students will take between nine and ten subjects, which include one core trade, five to six general subjects, two to three trade-related subjects, and one elective. The curriculum also introduces Citizenship and Heritage Studies alongside core science and language subjects.
“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 ministry said in the statement.
The revised curriculum focuses on trades aligned with current industry demand across sectors such as construction, energy, agriculture, automotive, creative media, and digital services.
The 26 approved trades for technical schools are:
- 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
