The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has officially opened its application portal for the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) Phase 2, inviting Nigerian youths and job seekers to apply.
The RHEI is a federal empowerment programme aimed at equipping unemployed Nigerians with hands-on skills to enhance employability, promote entrepreneurship, and bridge the nation’s skills gap. The initiative offers a wide range of flexible training schemes, with participants able to choose from various skill-set options.
Available Programmes Under RHEI 2025
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Vocational Skills Development (VSD)
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Small Scale Enterprises (SSE)
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Rural Employment Promotion (REP)
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Special Public Works (SPW)
Programme Objectives
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Bridge Nigeria’s technical and vocational skills gap
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Equip young Nigerians with tools for self-reliance
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Build a skilled workforce to support industrial growth
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Promote national development through vocational empowerment
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
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Be Nigerian
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Be between 18 and 45 years old
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Be willing to learn, work, or start a business
Eligible Categories Include:
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Unemployed youths and school leavers
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Graduates
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Artisans and informal workers
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Women
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Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
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Farmers and rural dwellers
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Middle-aged individuals and retirees
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Interns and apprentices
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Small business owners
Programme Benefits
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₦30,000 monthly stipend to support learning expenses.
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Certificate of Completion issued by NDE.
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Starter packs to help kickstart your business after training.
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Access to low-interest business loans to scale your start-up.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should complete the application form here.
Application Deadline: August 11, 2025
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has launched the second phase of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI), inviting Nigerian youth and job seekers to apply. This federal empowerment program aims to provide unemployed Nigerians with hands-on skills to improve employability, foster entrepreneurship, and address the skills gap in the country. It offers various flexible training options under programs such as Vocational Skills Development (VSD), Small Scale Enterprises (SSE), Rural Employment Promotion (REP), and Special Public Works (SPW).
The objectives of the RHEI program include bridging Nigeria's technical and vocational skills gap, equipping young Nigerians for self-reliance, building a skilled workforce for industrial growth, and promoting national development through vocational empowerment. Applicants must be Nigerian, aged 18 to 45, and willing to learn, work, or start a business. Eligible categories include unemployed youths, graduates, artisans, women, persons with disabilities, farmers, retirees, and small business owners.
Program benefits include a ₦30,000 monthly stipend for learning expenses, a Certificate of Completion from NDE, starter packs for business kick-off, and access to low-interest business loans. Interested applicants can apply by completing the form available on the NDE registration portal by the deadline, August 11, 2025.
