FG Unveils 26 Approved Trade Areas in New Technical Education Curriculum(See Full List)
The Federal Government has unveiled the complete list of 26 approved trade areas under the updated technical education curriculum.
Eagles Sight News gathers this In a statement released on Wednesday by the Federal Ministry of Education, its Director of Press and Public Relations, Bon Folasade, explained that beginning with the 2025/2026 academic session, all Federal Science and Technical Colleges will be reclassified as Federal Technical Colleges.
The reform was jointly announced by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, and the Minister of State, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad. Under the new arrangement, each college is required to run no fewer than six and no more than ten trade programmes.
Students will now take between nine and ten subjects, which will include one main trade, five to six general subjects, two to three trade-related courses, and one elective.
According to the ministry, the restructuring and modernisation of the trades reflect the demands of today’s industries in construction, agriculture, energy, automotive, digital services, and creative media.
“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.
In addition, the review introduces Citizenship and Heritage Studies as part of the core science and language courses.
The 26 approved trade areas are as follows:
- 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