Heavy Equipment Operation Workers at Federal Ministry of Works

Programme Overview

The Federal Ministry of Works invites applications from unemployed skilled artisans across all Local Government Areas in Nigeria for participation in the Capacity Building and On-Site Training Programme. This initiative supports the Renewed Hope Agenda and aims to strengthen national technical capacity, empower young Nigerians, and facilitate the delivery of critical infrastructure projects nationwide.

Participants will receive hands-on training, mentorship, and project-based exposure while contributing to ongoing Federal Government construction and infrastructure works. Eligible applicants will be deployed to contractors handling Federal Ministry of Works projects within or near their respective regions for structured practical training and temporary engagement.

Programme Objectives

• Equip young engineers and artisans with hands-on experience in modern construction methods
• Build a sustainable local talent pipeline for Nigeria's infrastructure development
• Reduce youth unemployment through structured, short-term engagement
• Strengthen project delivery by integrating trained local support personnel

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Be a Nigerian citizen aged 18 to 45 years
• Possess recognized vocational training, trade test certificates, or verifiable practical experience
• Be unemployed at the time of application
• Be physically fit for construction-related field work
• Be willing to undergo additional training, safety certification, and supervised project attachment

Programme Features

Further details regarding programme features and benefits will be provided upon application.