The Federal Government has released the complete list of 26 trade areas approved under its updated technical-education curriculum.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Federal Ministry of Education, the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Bon Folasade, confirmed that beginning from the 2025/2026 academic session, all Federal Science and Technical Colleges will transition to Federal Technical Colleges.
The policy, announced by Education Minister Dr. Maruf Alausa and Minister of State Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, requires each college to run no fewer than six and no more than ten trade courses.
Students will be required to register for between nine and ten subjects, comprising one core trade, five to six general subjects, two to three trade-related subjects, and one elective.
According to the ministry, the restructuring and modernization of the curriculum is tailored to meet present-day industry demands across construction, energy, agriculture, automotive, creative media, and digital service sectors.
“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 statement read.
The updated curriculum also introduces Citizenship and Heritage Studies alongside key science and language courses.
List of the 26 approved trades:
* 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