The Federal Government has released N4.7 billion as the first tranche of payments to trainees and accredited centres under the TVET skills development programme.
Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this in an announcement made on X.
The programme rollout was done in May.
According to the Minister, the payment marks a major milestone in the ongoing FME TVET initiative, with thousands of students now receiving direct financial support. He stated that over 42,000 fully registered students and more than 600 independent training centres have now received their upkeep and skills training.
“We have begun the first round of direct payments to trainees and training centres across the country.
“Over 42,000 fully registered students have now received their monthly N22,500 stipend for upkeep and transportation.
“More than 600 independent training centres have also been paid for the skills training they provide, ensuring quality and continuity,” he said
The Minister noted that the disbursement is only the beginning of a wider rollout with more to follow and it reflects President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to investing in young Nigerians through practical, job-creating skills.
He explained that the payment aligns with the President’s directive for immediate execution of skills-based empowerment, saying the programme has quickly moved from registration to hands-on training.
