The Federal Ministry of Education has released a comprehensive list of 26 trade areas that have been approved under its revised technical education curriculum.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Bon Folasade, it was announced that starting from the 2025/2026 academic year, all Federal Science and Technical Colleges will be rebranded as Federal Technical Colleges.
This major reform, outlined by Education Minister Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, and Minister of State Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, mandates that each college must offer a minimum of six and a maximum of ten trade courses. The updated curriculum also introduces Citizenship and Heritage Studies alongside core science and language subjects.
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Here is the complete list of the 26 approved trades:
1. Bricklaying, block laying, and concreting
2. Woodwork, carpentry, and joinery
3. Plumbing and pipe fitting
4. Computer hardware and GSM repair and maintenance
5. Refrigeration and air conditioning
6. Mechanized agriculture (including mechanization and smart agriculture)
7. Autobody works
8. Catering craft practice
9. Solar PV installation and maintenance
10. Fashion design and garment making
11. Livestock farming and animal husbandry
12. Fish farming (aquaculture)
13. Motorcycle and tricycle repairs
14. Painting, decoration, and finishes (interior design)
15. Welding and fabrication
16. Auto-electrical wiring
17. Automobile mechanics
18. Beauty therapy and cosmetology
19. Creative media (digital media production and operations)
20. Electronic systems maintenance craft
21. Furniture making and upholstery
22. Networking and system security (including satellite TV antenna installation and maintenance)
23. Social media content creation and management
24. Tiling and cladding (including decorative stonework and floor covering installation)
25. Automobile CNG conversion and maintenance
26. Leather works
Students will be required to take between nine and ten subjects, consisting of one core trade, five to six general subjects, two to three trade-related subjects, and one elective.
The ministry stated that this streamlining and modernization of trades is a response to current industry demands in the construction, energy, agriculture, automotive, creative media, and digital services sectors.
