NDDC Skills Acquisition Programme

Nddc Skills Acquisition Training Programmes

 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;

  1. Commerce and Trade
  2. ICT
  3. Professional Services
  4. Agriculture
  5. Manufacturing and Processing
  6. 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;

  1. Visit the website
  2. Fill out the form.
  3. Select “No” when asked if you are skilled.
  4. Select your area of interest.
  5. 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
      1. Am very grateful for this program that the nddc office giving to Niger Delta youth empowerment to become a reasonable person in the soseryety

      1. 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

  1. 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

  2. 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?

  3. Pls What are the qualifications for medical?
    Cause I drop out of school due to lack of financial support.

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