FG INTRODUCES BRICKLAYING, PLUMBING, OTHERS FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM

According to her, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, stressed that the reform aims to produce a workforce that is both technically skilled and industry-ready.

The 26 approved trade areas include:

1. Brick Laying, Block Laying and Concreting
2. Woodwork, Carpentry and Joinery
3. Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
4. Computer Hardware & GSM Repair and Maintenance
5. Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Works
6. Mechanized Agriculture (Mechanics/Operations, Smart Agriculture)
7. Autobody Works
8. Catering Craft Practice
9. Solar PV Installation and Maintenance
10. Fashion Design and Garment Making
11. Livestock Farming/Animal Husbandry
12. Fish Farming Activity (Aquaculture)
13. Motorcycle & Tricycle Repairs
14. Painting, Decoration and Finishes (Interior Design)
15. Welding & Fabrication
16. Auto-Electrical Wiring
17. Automobile Mechanics
18. Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology
19. Creative Media (Digital Media Production)
20. Electronic Systems Maintenance Craft
21. Furniture Making & Upholstery
22. Networking & System Security (Satellite TV Antenna Installation and Maintenance)
23. Social Media Content Creation and Management
24. Tiling & Cladding (Decorative Stonework, Floor Cover Installation)
25. Automobile CNG Conversion and Maintenance
26. Leather Works

Alongside the trades, a new subject called Citizenship and Heritage Studies will also be introduced. The ministry said it will merge Nigerian history, civic education, and social studies to “ground students in national values” and prepare them for active citizenship.