The Federal Government has released the official list of 26 approved trade areas under its newly revised technical-education curriculum.
In a statement issued Wednesday by the Federal Ministry of Education, the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Ben Bem Goong, announced that all Federal Science and Technical Colleges will be converted to Federal Technical Colleges starting from the 2025/2026 academic session.
The curriculum overhaul was unveiled by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad. Under the new system, each college will be required to offer 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 education subjects, two to three trade-related subjects, and one elective.
According to the Ministry, the streamlined and modernized curriculum is designed to meet current industry demands across key sectors such as construction, energy, agriculture, automotive, creative media, and digital services.
“This reform is aimed at reducing curriculum overload, strengthening trade competencies, aligning with global standards, and equipping young Nigerians for the jobs of the future,” the statement noted.
In addition to trade-focused content, the revised curriculum introduces Citizenship and Heritage Studies, alongside core science and language subjects.
Below is the complete list of the 26 approved trade areas:
- 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
