Getting a good job in Nigeria is difficult. Most graduates are not gainfully employed even after going through years of professional training.
If you are a recent graduate or someone who has been in search of a job you must have realized the importance of skill acquisition programmes.
One such valuable program is the NDDC skills acquisition program. In this article, I will go over the NDDC skill acquisition program, eligibility, and benefits.
About NDDC
The NDDC stands for Niger Delta Development Commission. It is a federal government agency created to drive development in the Niger Delta region.
The Niger Delta region consists of 9 oil producing states (Abia State, Akwa-Ibom State, Bayelsa State, Cross River State, Delta State, Edo State, Imo State, Ondo State, and Rivers State)
The skill acquisition program called “Project Hope” was launched to empower youths in the region and combat unemployment. So if you are from the Niger Delta and unemployed this program might help you create a business for yourself or become gainfully employed.
List of skills acquisition trainings offered by the NDDC
The skills training falls into six categories which are;
- Commerce and Trade
- ICT
- Professional Services
- Agriculture
- Manufacturing and Processing
- Entertainment and Hospitality
Here is a list of the training offered under the program
- Furniture making & woodwork
- Catering & confectionary
- Welding and fabrication
- Food processing
- Modern printing technology
- Fashion design & tailoring
- Home management (tie & dye)
- Computer technology/programming
- Entertainment industry
- Maritime technology
- Solar power maintenance
Requirements to participate in the programs
To participate in the program, applicants must meet the following criteria;
- You must be from one of the Niger Delta states.
- You should have at least a school certificate or OND (or equivalent)
- You must provide a Local Government Identification Letter
- The required age is between 18 and 35 years old
- A scanned copy of the passport photograph
How to apply
If you are eligible and wish to apply, then you should take the following steps;
- Visit the website
- Fill out the form.
- Select “No” when asked if you are skilled.
- Select your area of interest.
- Ensure you print out your reference code
Shortlisted applicants would be contacted for an interview.
Benefits of the NDDC Skills Acquisition Programme
There are several benefits to this program. Some of them include;
- All trainings are free. So, you wouldn’t have to spend a fortune acquiring a lucrative skill.
- Better career opportunities. You can show off your new skills to potential employers which would increase your chances of landing a good job.
- Opportunities to start a business and get funding. You can start your own business using what you have learned. It is also possible to raise capital from banks if you can demonstrate that you understand the business and can turn a profit.
- Income generation. The NDDC skill acquisition program can help anyone start generating income. Either through employment or business.
Conclusion
The NDDC skills acquisition program is an opportunity for young graduates from the Niger Delta to start an occupation and generate income. If you are from this region, this program can help you gain new skills that can lead to gainful employment or a profitable business.
There are also other useful Youth empowerment programs you can benefit from. We think you should check them out.
44 comments
Am interested. Thanks
You can apply using the link provided in the article. There is also the 3MTT programme by the government I would talk about that soon. Goodluck
Am very grateful for this program that the nddc office giving to Niger Delta youth empowerment to become a reasonable person in the soseryety
Yes. It is a wonderful opportunity
Please drop the link so I can apply, haven’t gotten the link yet
Kindly check it here
How can I apply
Am very much interested in the 3MTT training which will commence soon thank .
Please sir iam interested and what I want to learn is faction and design
I thank nddc for empower youth
Detail state Oghara
Thanks am very much interested
Pls add me
Apply here
Those that pick medical,is there chances for them to be employed after the training?
Sir please the link
Pls add me sir , interested
Please i need the direct link
Pls I need direct Link
Am interested on professional services please
Please I need direct link
Please I need the direct link
Please i need the link
This is the link https://ndjobsskillsdb.nddc.gov.ng/live/web/20240523124614/https_/ndjobsskillsdb.ng/index.html
But they are currently undergoing maintenance. Kindly wait a few days.
Please how can I change the bank I have already put
Send message to info@nddc.gov.ng for support
Please, I also need a direct link.
This is the link https://ndjobsskillsdb.nddc.gov.ng/live/web/20240523124614/https_/ndjobsskillsdb.ng/index.html
But they are currently undergoing maintenance. Kindly wait a few days.
Good day Sir
My name is Daniel Joseph, I am running a Registered music Record label in the city of Port-Harcourt Rivers State, Nigeria.
So I came across this advert of a skills acquisition trainings offered by the NDDC
Running a music newly Registered Record label,
This program will really be of a big help me to upgrade and establish my brand through this program. a lots of youth are talented and also has passions for entertainment such as… Acting, Singing, Playing of musical Instruments Content creating, Music producing/engineering, Recording and Releasing of their personal Album to the music industries and for marketing, etc.
I am applying for a space of partnership or partaking in the ongoing program.
I can train some numbers of youth on entertainment such as Instrumentations, music production/Engineering, Having their Albums produced and released, etc.
I have all my CAC papers and document for further Interviews and identifications
I will be very happy if you can take some time to review on my mail and I’ll be very glad to hear frim you via my contacts below
Thanks…
call 09064626329
Mail. khissworldempire@gmail.com
Please, I also need a direct link.
I’ll like to undergo this training.
I must comment on NDDC they’re trying so much to help the youths in the region. But the Leaders in the region are so wicked that they always hijacking everything. At least allowed the things to reached the Rural areas and stop the idea of the common man should not should not benefit from commission. Thanks
How can I apply
How can I apply?
Please check this section. I have left links and explanations in the article.
Please how can I apply?
Please sir how can I apply?
When are register, i register understand Agriculture and am fashion designer, how can are change my skill to fashion design because in the process when i was registering they didn’t show me fashion design there but here am seeing fashion design why?
You would have to send an email to them
How pls,I made a mistake like that.
Maritime work is the best for me.
Welding and fabrication is good for me.
Pls What are the qualifications for medical?
Cause I drop out of school due to lack of financial support.
I have applied through my phone but I can’t find my register document pls I can I get back
What about Argon welding is it not included.