How to Apply for National Poverty Eradication Program (NAPEP) (Free Skills Training, Internship Grants (₦100,000 monthly stipend) & Microcredit) - NAIJA STICK

How to Apply for National Poverty Eradication Program (NAPEP) (Free Skills Training, Internship Grants (₦100,000 monthly stipend) & Microcredit)

NAPEP is designed to help you build, earn, and grow.

The National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP) is Nigeria’s flagship anti-poverty program focused on:

• Vocational training for youth
• Access to internship grants
• Micro-credit support for entrepreneurs
• Job creation in key sectors like automobile, agriculture, and construction

More than just a program, NAPEP is a transformation agenda - to change the economic, cultural, and social lives of Nigerians by investing in people, especially the rural and urban poor.

Benefits 

If selected, you can benefit from:

Vocational Training in trades like tailoring, auto repair, ICT, fashion design, aluminum work, etc.

• Internship & Startup Grants to help you transition from training to earning
• Micro-Credit Access (zero or low-interest loans) to support your small business
• Job Placement in selected industries
• Business Advisory & Mentorship
• National recognition and certification

All selected beneficiaries will receive a monthly stipend of ₦100,000 paid by National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP), subject to achieving planned results for each month.

And most importantly, a real pathway out of poverty.

Who Is Eligible?

To qualify for NAPEP, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a Nigerian citizen by birth
• Have a valid National Identification Number (NIN)
• Be 18 years or older at the time of registration
• Possess at least an O-Level certificate (WAEC/NECO/GCE)
• Currently unemployed, underemployed, or running a micro-business
• Must demonstrate interest in skills acquisition or enterprise development.

How to Apply – Step by Step

Follow these steps carefully:

Step 1: Get Your NIN Ready

Make sure your National Identification Number (NIN) is active and verifiable via NIMC. 

• This is needed to validate your identity.

Step 2: Visit the Official NAPEP Portal

Go to the official NAPEP application website (NAPEP PORTAL).

Step 3: Fill the Online Application Form

You’ll need to enter:

Personal details (Name, DOB, LGA, State of Origin)

• NIN number
• Education history (at least O-Level)
• Your preferred training area or business sector
• Step 4: Upload Required Documents

Scan and upload:

• A valid ID (NIN slip, National ID card, or Voter’s card)
• O-Level certificate
• Passport photo

Step 5: Submit & Await Screening

• You’ll receive a confirmation email or SMS after submission. 
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further screening or orientation.

Step 6: Start Your Training or Get Funded

• If selected, you’ll begin training or receive startup grants/micro-credit support based on your application path.

Whether you want to build a business, learn a trade, or fund your hustle, NAPEP is your shot at a better life.