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What Is the Federal Government Offering?
The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiative, which officially launches in August 2025, is designed to empower Nigerian youth with hands-on, industry-relevant skills. The program is part of Nigeria’s strategic efforts to bridge the skill gap and reduce youth unemployment by equipping students with credentials and practical experience that meet the needs of today’s labor market.
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Key Benefits of the FG’s TVET Program:
Students admitted into the FSTCs will enjoy the following:
1. Completely Free Tuition for the full 3-year training period.
2. Free Accommodation and Feeding throughout the program.
3. Monthly Stipends for students’ upkeep.
4. National Business and Technical Certificates upon graduation.
5. Second-Level National Skills Qualification (NSQ) certificate with global recognition.
6. Access to Federal Grants or Startup Loans after graduation.
7. Entrepreneurship Support for self-employment opportunities.
8. Hands-On Training in Sectors such as engineering, construction, hospitality, ICT, and healthcare.
9. Job Readiness Skills aligned with local and international labor demands.
10. Globally Acceptable Certification for those wishing to work abroad.
Despite the benefits, Oyo State was left out of the list of participating colleges. Below is the full list of approved FSTCs:
(List remains unchanged here for clarity.)
✅ List of the 33 Federal Science and Technical Colleges in Nigeria:*
FSTC Yaba – Lagos State
FSTC Ilesa – Osun State
FSTC Kafanchan – Kaduna State
FSTC Uyo – Akwa Ibom State
FSTC Otukpo – Benue State
FSTC Awka – Anambra State
FSTC Jalingo – Taraba State
FSTC Tungbo – Bayelsa State
FSTC Doma – Nasarawa State
FSTC Zuru – Kebbi State
FSTC Michika – Adamawa State
FSTC Ohanso – Abia State
FSTC Orozo – FCT, Abuja
FSTC Uromi – Edo State
FSTC Aba – Abia State
FSTC Ikare-Akoko – Ondo State
FSTC Ahoada – Rivers State
FSTC Lassa – Borno State
FSTC Yauri – Kebbi State
FSTC Otobi – Benue State
FSTC Enugu – Enugu State
FSTC Ikot Ekpene – Akwa Ibom State
FSTC Usi-Ekiti – Ekiti State
FSTC Ogugu – Kogi State
FSTC Bwari – FCT, Abuja
FSTC Ijebu-Imushin – Ogun State
FSTC Sokoto – Sokoto State
FSTC Yaba (Annex) – Lagos State
FSTC Ilorin – Kwara State
FSTC Garki – Jigawa State
FSTC Kuta – Niger State
FSTC Biliri – Gombe State
FSTC Otukpa – Benue State.
Oyo State: The Case for Inclusion
The exclusion of Oyo State from this impactful initiative is both surprising and disappointing. As a state known for academic excellence and youth energy, this missed opportunity calls for urgent advocacy and government intervention.
Why Oyo Needs a Federal Science and Technical College:
High Youth Population with a demand for skill-based education.
Large Urban and Rural Labor Pool that could benefit from technical training.
Underemployment Crisis that can be solved through vocational empowerment.
Potential Economic Growth through a technically skilled workforce.
Complementary to Local Educational Institutions like The Polytechnic Ibadan and LAUTECH.
Stakeholders in Oyo — from political leaders to traditional rulers, education experts, and civil society — must rally and lobby for the establishment of an FSTC in the state. The Federal Government’s gesture presents a strategic chance for sustainable youth empowerment, and Oyo must not be left behind.
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Enrollment Process for Interested States
For students in other states wishing to enroll:
1. Visit your nearest FSTC to initiate the registration.
2. Pay a registration fee of N4,200 only.
3. FSTC officials will guide candidates through the online registration process.
4. Deadline for Registration: Thursday, 12th June 2025.
5. Entrance Examination: Saturday, 14th June 2025, 9:00 AM at the chosen FSTC.
6. No Late Registration Will Be Accepted.
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Final Thoughts: A Wake-Up Call for Oyo State
As Nigeria leans into the future of work and skill-based development, states without FSTCs are already falling behind. For a state as strategic as Oyo, the time to act is now. It is crucial that our representatives engage the Federal Ministry of Education and demand immediate inclusion in future expansions of the TVET program.
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