The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) is currently accepting applications for the 2025 edition of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI), aimed at empowering young Nigerians with the skills and tools needed for self-reliance and sustainable employment.
The NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative 2025 offers a fully sponsored opportunity for technical, vocational, and digital skill acquisition. Selected applicants will receive a monthly stipend of ₦30,000, a certificate of completion, and starter kits or access to loans to help them begin or grow their businesses.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: National Directorate of Employment (NDE)
- Host Country: Nigeria
- Category: Training
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Reward: Full Training Sponsorship | ₦30,000 Monthly Stipend | Certificate of Completion | Starter Pack (Tools & Loan)
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: August 11, 2025
Program Overview
The National Directorate of Employment has launched the second phase of its Renewed Hope Employment Initiative as part of its efforts to align with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. This initiative is designed to tackle unemployment and poverty by providing practical skill development and entrepreneurship training to Nigerians across various sectors.
Through this initiative, the NDE aims to equip participants with relevant, hands-on training that enhances their ability to secure employment or create jobs. This intervention supports the agency’s broader mandate of promoting job creation and reducing youth unemployment nationwide.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative 2025, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of Nigeria
- Be between the ages of 18 and 45
- Be willing to acquire skills, engage in productive work, or start a business
Eligible categories include:
- Unemployed youths and school leavers
- Graduates
- Informal sector workers and artisans
- Women
- Persons with disabilities
- Farmers and rural residents
- Middle-aged individuals and retirees
- Apprentices and interns
- Owners of small businesses
Program Benefits
Participants selected for the NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative will receive:
- Fully funded training in selected skill areas
- Monthly financial support of ₦30,000 throughout the training period
- Official certificate of completion issued by NDE
- Starter packs or equipment to help kick-start their businesses
- Access to low-interest loans for business development
Available Training Areas
The program provides opportunities across several core focus areas:
- Vocational Skills Development (VSD)
- Small Scale Enterprise Development (SSE)
- Rural Employment Promotion (REP)
- Special Public Works (SPW)
Application Process
Interested and qualified applicants are expected to:
- Visit the application portal and create an account
- Input their National Identification Number (NIN) for verification
- Fill in personal and relevant information as required
- Select their desired program category and specific skill area
- Submit the completed application form
- Save the registration number, download the acknowledgement slip, and wait for further instructions
- Ensure their residential address is updated if it differs from their state of origin, as confirmed by NIMC
Note: Applicants should log into their NDE client account to access the full application instructions.
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