The Federal Government has released the complete list of 26 trade areas approved under the revised technical-education curriculum, the Ministry of Education announced on Wednesday.

According to a statement signed by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Ben Folasade, the reform will convert all Federal Science and Technical Colleges into Federal Technical Colleges beginning with the 2025/2026 academic session. Under the new system, each college is required to offer a minimum of six and a maximum of ten trade courses.

Education Minister Dr. Maruf Alausa and Minister of State Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad explained that students will take between nine and ten subjects, comprising one core trade, five to six general subjects, two to three trade-related subjects, and one elective. Citizenship and Heritage Studies has also been introduced alongside core science and language subjects.

“The reform is designed to reduce overload, build strong trade competencies, align with global standards, and prepare young Nigerians for the jobs of the future,” the statement read.

The revised curriculum aligns with industry needs in sectors such as construction, energy, agriculture, automotive, creative media, and digital services.

The 26 approved trade areas are:

  • Bricklaying, 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 (decorative stonework/floor-cover installation)
  • Automobile CNG conversion and maintenance
  • Leather works
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