The Federal Government has approved 26 trade areas under the revised technical education curriculum for Federal Science and Technical Colleges across the country.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, said the reform will take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session. Under the new arrangement, all Federal Science and Technical Colleges will be converted to Federal Technical Colleges.
The reform was jointly announced by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad.
According to the ministry, each technical college will now be required to run a minimum of six and a maximum of ten trade courses.
Students will take between nine and ten subjects, including one core trade, five to six general subjects, two to three trade-related subjects, and one elective.
The ministry explained that the overhaul is aimed at modernising technical education and aligning it with current industry demands in construction, energy, agriculture, automotive, creative media, and digital services.
“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 new curriculum also introduces Citizenship and Heritage Studies as part of the core subjects, alongside science and language courses.
The 26 approved trade areas are:
- Bricklaying, blocklaying and concreting
- Woodwork, carpentry and joinery
- Plumbing and pipe fitting
- Computer hardware and GSM repair/maintenance
- Refrigeration and 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 and tricycle repairs
- Painting, decoration and finishes (interior design)
- Welding and fabrication
- Auto-electrical wiring
- Automobile mechanics
- Beauty therapy and cosmetology
- Creative media (digital media production/operations)
- Electronic systems maintenance craft
- Furniture making and upholstery
- Networking and system security (including satellite TV installation/maintenance)
- Social media content creation and management
- Tiling and cladding (tiling and decorative stonework/floor-cover installation)
- Automobile CNG conversion and maintenance
- Leather works
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