The Federal Ministry of Works hereby issues this Extension of Call for Applications for the Engagement of Unemployed Graduate Engineers (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) and Skilled Artisans across all Local Government Areas in Nigeria under the Ministry’s Capacity Building and On-Site Training Programme.
- This is His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s initiative and a key intervention of the Federal Ministry of Works in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at strengthening national technical capacity, empowering young Nigerians, and supporting the delivery of critical infrastructure projects across the country.
- Through this initiative, participants will receive hands-on training, mentorship, and project-based exposure while contributing to the execution of ongoing Federal Government construction and infrastructure works.
Eligible applicants will be deployed to contractors handling Federal Ministry of Works projects within or near their respective regions, where they will undergo structured practical training and temporary engagement by the contractors designed to enhance their professional competence, employability, and transfer of modern construction Technology to them.
Programme Objectives
To equip young engineers and artisans with hands-on experience in modern construction methods.
- To build a sustainable local talent pipeline for Nigeria’s infrastructure development.
- To reduce youth unemployment through structured, short-term engagement.
- To strengthen project delivery by integrating trained local support personnel.
Eligibility Categories
Graduate Engineers
Holders of: B.Eng/B.Tech. /HND in Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering.
- Skilled Artisans with Technical Expertise
Such as:
- Masonry
- Carpentry
- Steel Reinforcement Work
- Plumbing
- Welding & Fabrication
- Electrical Installation
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Surveying Assistants
Application Criteria
Graduate Engineers
Applicants must:
Be Nigerian citizens between 18 and 35 years old.
Possess a degree or HND in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline from a recognized University.
- Be currently unemployed and not engaged in government service, or any full-time employment.
- Provide evidence of NYSC completion, exemption, or exclusion.
- Reside in (or be willing to work within) any of the Local Government Areas where the Ministry has projects.
- Demonstrate basic computer literacy. Familiarity with engineering software is an advantage (not mandatory).
- Show willingness to participate fully in structured field training modules.
Skilled Artisans (Technical Category)
Applicants must:
- Be Nigerian citizens aged 18 to 45.
- Possess recognized vocational training, trade test certificates, or verifiable practical experience.
- Be unemployed at the time of application.
- Be physically fit for construction-related field work.
Be willing to undergo additional training, safety certification, and supervised project attachment
Programme Features
- Temporary engagement with monthly stipends.
- Field mentorship under registered engineers and certified supervisors.
- Hands-on training at Federal construction project sites.
- Provision of basic safety gear (PPE).
- Certification upon successful completion of the programme.
- Priority consideration for future government or contractor engagements.
Graduate Engineers
- CV and academic credentials
- NYSC certificate (or exemption)
- Passport photograph
- Valid means of identification
- LGA of Origin Certificate
Artisans
- CV (or competency summary)
- Trade test certificate or proof of experience
- Passport photograph
- Valid means of identification
- LGA of Origin certificate
NOTE:
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for verification and orientation.
Applications for all categories must be submitted on or before Monday, 26 January, 2026.
Deadline: 26 January 2026
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit the following through the Ministry’s official email:
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