•Students of a technical school
The federal government has released the complete list of 26 trade areas approved under the revised technical education curriculum, the Federal Ministry of Education announced yesterday.
A statement signed by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Bon Folasade, confirmed that the overhaul will convert all Federal Science and Technical Colleges to Federal Technical Colleges starting from the 2025/2026 academic session.
The curriculum requires each college to offer a minimum of six and a maximum of ten trade courses, reports The Guardian.
Announcing the reform, Education Minister Dr. Maruf Alausa and Minister of State Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad said students will take between nine and ten subjects, which include one core trade, five to six general subjects, two to three trade-related subjects, and one elective.
The curriculum also introduces Citizenship and Heritage Studies alongside core science and language subjects.
“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 said in the statement.
The revised curriculum focuses on trades aligned with current industry demand across sectors such as construction, energy, agriculture, automotive, creative media, and digital services.
The 26 approved trades for technical schools are:
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
