FG Introduces ₦45,000 Monthly Grant for Technical College Students Under President Tinubu’s Education Reform
The Federal Government has launched a ₦45,000 monthly stipend for students in technical colleges across Nigeria, reinforcing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to revitalizing the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector.
According to Prof. Idris Bugaje, Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), the initiative is a strategic move to expand access to technical education, attract young Nigerians, and equip them with practical, job-ready skills. Unlike a loan, the ₦45,000 stipend is a non-repayable grant.
Beyond the monthly grant, the federal government will also:
• Pay students’ tuition fees
• Fund “master class” instructors who guide industrial attachments
• Cover the cost of skills certification for all TVET participants
This programme is backed by a ₦120 billion grant, approved by the Tinubu administration and managed by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). A legislative bill to establish a National Skills Fund under the Nigerian Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) is being prepared to ensure the long-term financing of both public and private technical institutions.
The curriculum has been restructured to prioritize 80% practical training and 20% theory, while an MoU with China has been signed to further strengthen Nigeria’s technical capacity and vocational training delivery.
President Tinubu’s reforms are designed to reduce unemployment, promote skill acquisition, and rebuild Nigeria’s technical education backbone to align with global standards.
— Kamorudeen Olawale Yusuf
Personal Assistant on Special Duties to the President
