National Directorate of Employment 2025 Phase 2: Empowering Nigerians through Skill AcquisitionThe National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has launched the second phase of its Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI), a flagship program aimed at reducing unemployment and promoting economic growth in Nigeria. This initiative is designed to equip unemployed and underemployed Nigerians with practical skills in vocational, digital, agricultural, and technical fields.
Key Highlights of RHEI Phase 2
- Fully Digital Registration: The application process is 100% online, ensuring accessibility and transparency.
- Targeted Beneficiaries: This program is designed for unemployed or underemployed Nigerians, with a special focus on young people, women, and individuals with disabilities.
- Skill Acquisition: Participants will receive training in over 30 vocational and digital skills tailored to different regions and states.
- Start-up Support: Successful trainees will get start-up money, tools, and equipment. Others will be connected to loan institutions to help start their businesses
Program Structure of National Directorate of Employment 2025 Phase 2
The RHEI Phase 2 has four main parts:
- Vocational Skills Development Program: Learn skills like fashion design, leatherwork, carpentry, and solar installation.
- Digital Skills Training: Gain expertise in ICT and digital technologies.
- Agricultural Skills: Acquire modern agricultural skills to improve crop yields and contribute to national food security.
- Entrepreneurial Skills: Business management training to start and grow your own business.
Benefits of the Program
- Free Hands-on Training: 100% tuition covered
- Monthly Stipend: Receive a monthly stipend of ₦30,000 throughout the training period
- Starter Packs: Starter packs or toolkits to begin your business or trade
- Verifiable Certificate: Certificate of completion upon finishing the program
States Qualified for National Directorate of Employment 2025 Phase 2
Applicants from these states can take part in the National Directorate of Employment’s 2025/2026 recruitment drive.
| Abia | Adamawa | Akwa Ibom |
| Anambra | Bauchi | Bayelsa |
| Benue | Borno | Cross River |
| Delta | Ebonyi | Edo |
| Ekiti | Enugu | Gombe |
| Imo | Jigawa | Kaduna |
| Kano | Katsina | Kebbi |
| Kogi | Kwara | Lagos |
| Nasarawa | Niger | Ogun |
| Ondo | Osun | Oyo |
| Plateau | Rivers | Sokoto |
| Taraba | Yobe | Zamfara and FCT |
General Requirements for National Directorate of Employment 2025 Phase 2
- To participate in RHEI Phase 2, applicants must:
- Be a Nigerian citizen or legal resident
- Be between 18 and 45 years old
- Possess at least a Primary School Leaving Certificate as your minimum educational qualification.
- Currently unemployed or working fewer hours than desired
- Have a valid National Identification Number (NIN)
How do I Apply for National Directorate of Employment 2025 Phase 2?
Interested candidates can apply online through the NDE registration portal or visit the official NDE website at https://www.nde.gov.ng . The registration window runs from July 28 to August 11, 2025.
Conclusion
The NDE’s Renewed Hope Employment Initiative is a strategic response to Nigeria’s rising unemployment challenges. With its focus on skill acquisition, entrepreneurship, and job creation, this program has the potential to make a lasting impact on the lives of thousands of Nigerians. Seize this chance to gain valuable skills and take the first step toward financial freedom.