The Federal Ministry of Education has unveiled a list of 26 trade areas approved under its revised technical-education curriculum, set to take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Bon Folasade, announced that all Federal Science and Technical Colleges will be converted into Federal Technical Colleges as part of the reforms.
The curriculum overhaul was jointly presented by Education Minister Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, and Minister of State Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad. Each college will now be required to offer a minimum of six and a maximum of ten trade courses, alongside core science and language subjects. A new subject, Citizenship and Heritage Studies, has also been introduced.
According to the ministry, the reform is aimed at reducing curriculum overload, strengthening trade competencies, and aligning Nigeria’s technical education with global standards and industry demand.
Full list of the 26 approved trades:
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Brick laying, block laying & concreting
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Woodwork, carpentry & joinery
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Plumbing & pipe fitting
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Computer hardware & GSM repair/maintenance
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Refrigeration & air-conditioning works
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Mechanised agriculture (mechanisation / smart agriculture)
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Autobody works
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Catering craft practice
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Solar PV installation & maintenance
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Fashion design & garment making
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Livestock farming/animal husbandry
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Fish farming (aquaculture)
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Motorcycle & tricycle repairs
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Painting, decoration & finishes (interior design)
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Welding & fabrication
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Auto-electrical wiring
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Automobile mechanics
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Beauty therapy & cosmetology
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Creative media (digital media production/operations)
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Electronic systems maintenance craft
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Furniture making & upholstery
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Networking & system security (including satellite TV installation/maintenance)
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Social media content creation & management
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Tiling & cladding (floor-cover & decorative stonework)
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Automobile CNG conversion & maintenance
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Leather works
Under the new structure, students will take nine to ten subjects: one core trade, five to six general subjects, two to three trade-related subjects, and one elective.
“The reform is designed to prepare young Nigerians for the jobs of the future,” the ministry stated, adding that the approved trades cut across construction, energy, agriculture, automotive, creative media, and digital services sectors.
