Apply for 2026 ITF Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA) with ₦35,000 stipend


Apply for 2026 ITF Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA) with ₦35,000 stipend


The Federal Government has opened application portal for the 2026 Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA), an initiative of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) aimed at empowering young Nigerians with practical vocational skills.

  • The programme is designed to equip youths, artisans, and aspiring entrepreneurs with industry-relevant technical training that can lead to employment or business opportunities. 
  • Through structured training and certification, SUPA seeks to strengthen Nigeria’s workforce by improving practical skills and supporting self-reliance among participants.

SUPA focuses on upgrading the abilities of existing artisans while also providing training opportunities for individuals who wish to learn new vocational trades. 

  • Participants will undergo hands-on training in selected fields and gain knowledge that can help them secure jobs or establish their own businesses.
  • Those selected for the programme will enjoy several benefits. 
  • Participants will receive free vocational and technical training delivered by approved training centres. 
  • After successful completion, trainees will obtain nationally recognised certification that validates their newly acquired skills.

Participants who maintain good attendance will receive a monthly stipend of about ₦35,000. The stipend is typically provided to trainees who attend at least 90 percent of the training sessions. 

  • Beneficiaries may also gain access to job placement opportunities, entrepreneurship support, and exposure to business development initiatives. 
  • In some specialised trades, participants may also have the opportunity to sit for international certification examinations.
  • The programme covers a wide range of practical trades and technical areas. 

These include building and construction, fashion design and textiles, automotive technology, agriculture and agro-allied services, hospitality and catering, as well as ICT-related fields such as software development, data science, and cybersecurity.

How to Apply 

Interested applicant can apply via this link 

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