The Federal Ministry of Works has announced the opening of applications for the President Tinubu Engineering Mentorship Program 2026. Designed to support the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda, this national initiative provides structured practical training, field experience, and professional development to help bridge technical skill gaps across Nigeria's 774 Local Government Areas.
Participants will work alongside registered engineers and certified project leaders on active federal infrastructure construction sites.
Program Highlights
- Hands-on Field Training: Supervised placement on active federal project sites.
- Monthly Stipends: Financial support provided throughout the duration of engagement.
- Safety & Gear: Provision of essential personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Official Certification: Certificate awarded upon successful completion of the mentorship term.
- Career Advancement: Priority consideration for prospective government and contractor roles.
Eligibility Requirements
1. Graduate Engineers
Note: The Ministry has issued a final extension notice indicating that the Graduate Engineer quota is currently undergoing shortlisting. However, general criteria previously established include:
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- Citizenship & Age: Nigerian citizen aged 18–35 years.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc./B.Eng.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
- Employment Status: Currently unemployed and not engaged in full-time public service.
- NYSC: Official NYSC Discharge Certificate, Exemption, or Exclusion Letter.
- Skills: Basic digital literacy (familiarity with engineering design software is an advantage).
2. Skilled Artisans (Current Focus)
- Citizenship & Age: Nigerian citizen aged 18–45 years.
- Experience: Recognized vocational training, Trade Test Certificate, or verifiable practical trade experience (e.g., masonry, carpentry, welding, electrical installation).
- Employment Status: Unemployed at the time of application.
- Fitness: Physically fit for active construction environment requirements.
Required Application Documents
For Skilled Artisans
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) or a summary of practical trade experience.
- Trade Test Certificate or verifiable proof of prior field work.
- Passport photograph.
- Valid government-issued ID (NIN, Voter's Card, Driver's License, or International Passport).
- Certificate of Origin (LGA).
For Graduate Engineers
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Academic degree or diploma certificates.
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate.
- Passport photograph and valid identification.
- Certificate of Origin (LGA).
Application Process
Eligible candidates can submit their complete application package directly via the official email:
- Official Email Submission: Send required documents to registryfmw@fmw.gov.ng
- Online Application Portal: Complete the web submission via the Federal Ministry of Works Application Form.
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