The Tinubu engineering mentorship program

The President Tinubu Engineering Mentorship Program is a nationwide initiative empowering unemployed graduate engineers and skilled artisans through mentorship, hands-on training, and field exposure on federal infrastructure projects across Nigeria’s 774 Local Government Areas. The program is part of the Renewed Hope Agenda, the program embeds participants directly into ongoing construction and infrastructure projects under the supervision of registered engineers and certified supervisors, aiming to build a sustainable local technical talent pool and reduce youth unemployment.

The objectives of the programme include equipping young engineers and artisans with practical skills in modern construction methods, building a sustainable local talent pool for infrastructure development, reducing youth unemployment through structured short-term engagement, and strengthening project delivery through skilled manpower.

Program benefits

The selected applicants will benefit from the following:

• Monthly stipend during the engagement
• Field mentorship under registered engineers and certified supervisors
• Hands-on training at federal construction project sites
• Provision of basic safety gear (PPE)
• Certification upon successful completion
• Priority consideration for future government or contractor engagements

Eligibility

Interested applicants must meet the following criteria;

1. Nigerian citizen
2. Hold a Degree or HND in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline from a recognized institution
3. Aged18 – 45 years old
4. Recognized vocational training or trade test certificate
5. Physically fit for construction work
6. Unemployed at the time of application

How to apply

Interested applicants should submit their application via email to the federal ministry of works’ official registry address. Use your track (graduate engineer or skilled artisan) in the subject line, along with uploading all the required supporting documents.

Submit to: registryfmw@fmw.gov.ng.

Application deadline

The application deadline is on July 28, 2026.