The Federal Government has released a list of 26 trade areas that will be taught under the revised curriculum for technical schools across the country.
A statement signed on Wednesday by the Ministry of Education’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Bon Folasade, confirmed that beginning from the 2025/2026 academic session, all Federal Science and Technical Colleges will be rebranded as Federal Technical Colleges.
The policy shift was jointly announced by Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, and Minister of State, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad. Under the new guidelines, each technical college must offer no fewer than six and no more than ten trade courses.
The revised curriculum also introduces Citizenship and Heritage Studies as part of the core offerings, alongside science and language subjects.
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Below is the full list of approved trades:
- 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
Students will be required to take nine to ten subjects in total—this includes one core trade, five to six general subjects, two to three trade-related courses, and one elective.
The Ministry of Education explained that the overhaul reflects industry trends in construction, energy, agriculture, automotive, digital services, and creative sectors.
“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 stated.
