The Federal Ministry of Works has opened applications for the President Tinubu Engineering Mentorship Program 2026 for interested and qualified young Nigerians.
The programme is a structured mentorship and hands-on training initiative designed to equip graduate engineers and skilled artisans with practical experience, supported by monthly stipends and certification upon completion.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Federal Ministry of Works, Nigeria
- Category: Training | Mentorship Program
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Reward: Monthly Stipend | Hands-on Training | Professional Mentorship | Certification | Career Opportunity
- Deadline: January 26, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Federal Ministry of Works, under the President Tinubu Engineering Mentorship Program 2026, is inviting applications from young Nigerians following the extension of the programme’s application window. The initiative is designed to provide structured training, professional mentorship, and real-life project exposure to young graduate engineers drawn from all 774 Local Government Areas across the country.
The programme focuses on building practical competence in modern construction techniques while strengthening Nigeria’s local engineering and technical workforce. It also aims to reduce youth unemployment through short-term structured engagement and to enhance infrastructure project delivery through the deployment of skilled and mentored manpower. The mentorship program targets graduate engineers in Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering, as well as skilled artisans, as part of broader national efforts to support sustainable infrastructure development.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the Tinubu Engineering Mentorship Program, applicants must meet the requirements outlined below:
Graduate Engineers
Applicants must:
- Be Nigerian citizens aged 18 to 35 years
- Possess a Degree or HND in:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Or a related discipline from a recognized institution
- Be currently unemployed and not engaged in:
- Government service
- Any full-time employment
- Provide evidence of:
- NYSC completion, exemption, or exclusion
- Reside in, or be willing to work within, any Local Government Area where the Ministry has ongoing projects
- Demonstrate basic computer literacy
- Familiarity with engineering software is an added advantage (not compulsory)
- Show willingness to fully participate in:
- Structured field training
- Mentorship modules
Skilled Artisans (Technical Category)
Applicants must:
- Be Nigerian citizens aged 18 to 45 years
- Possess:
- Recognized vocational training
- Trade test certificates, or
- Verifiable practical experience
- Be unemployed at the time of application
- Be physically fit for construction-related fieldwork
- Be willing to undergo:
- Additional technical training
- Safety certification
- Supervised project attachment
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the Tinubu Engineering Mentorship Program 2026 will receive:
- Monthly stipends
- Structured field mentorship
- Practical hands-on training
- Provision of basic safety equipment
- Certification upon successful completion
- Priority consideration for future engagements and opportunities
Required Documents
To apply for this programme, applicants must prepare the following documents:
Graduate Engineers
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic certificates and credentials
- NYSC certificate (or exemption letter)
- Recent passport photograph
- Valid means of identification
- Local Government Area (LGA) of Origin Certificate
Artisans
- CV or competency summary
- Trade test certificate or proof of experience
- Recent passport photograph
- Valid means of identification
- Local Government Area (LGA) of Origin Certificate
How to Apply
To apply for the Federal Ministry of Works Tinubu Engineering Mentorship Program 2026:
- Submit your application with all required documents via the Ministry’s official email:
- Ensure all submissions are made before the application deadline
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for:
- Verification
- Orientation
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