Federal Government SkillUp Artisan (SUPA) Training Program

Federal Government SkillUp Artisan (SUPA) Training Program

The Federal Government of Nigeria Launches 2025 SkillUp Artisan (SUPA) Training Program under the Industrial Training Fund’s (ITF) across Nigeria.This is an initiatives programme launches by the federal government to trains Nigerian youths with skills acquisition into different sector.

The Industrial Training Funds (ITF) reopened application portal for 2025 SkillUp Artisans (SUPA) Training Program. Youth Nigerians who is willingness to learn and commit to the chosen skill training can submit an application form.

The SkillUp Artisan (SUPA) training programme is designed to empower Nigerian artisans with technical skills, official licenses, access to equipment, and industry certifications.The programme is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s new vision to create massive employment opportunities nationwide in Nigeria.

About SkillUp Artisans (SUPA)

Nigeria has a rapidly growing population of over 220 million, and the burden of unemployment has been high over time. The countries workforce is projected to increase to over 67 million by 2026 and there is a need to ensure that employment is easily available as citizens enter the labor market.

SkillUp Artisan (SUPA) Training Program 2025 Highlights 

Application Portal Open 22th October, 2025
Sponsored Federal government of Nigeria
Host Industrial Training Fund’s (ITF)
Program Name SkillUp Artisan (SUPA) Training Program
Eligible State 36 States + FCT
Skills Areas Tailoring, Poultry Farming, Plumbing,
carpentry, masonry and electrical work etc
Age Limit 18 and above years
Nationality Nigerian citizen
National Identification Number Only NIN Slip
Application Portal Close Not Specified

SkillUp Artisan (SUPA) Training Program Requirements 

  • Candidate must be a Nigerian citizen.
  • Candidate must have National Identification Number (NIN)
  • Candidate must willingness to learn and commit to the chosen skill training.
  • Candidate must commitment to participating in the program until completion.

SkillUp Artisans Types

1. Skilled Artisan: Candidates who already mastered your craft? Connect with experts in your trade area & get Up-Skilled.

2. Intending Artisan: Candidates who is ready to learn? Discover new skills and connect with expert trainers to kickstart your journey.

3. Training Center: Empower the next generation. Offer your Skills and connect with eager learners.

Benefits of SkillUp Artisans Training Program 

  • Free vocational training with certifications upon successful completion of training 
  • Gain access to essential tools, equipment and funding opportunities to expand the business sustainability 
  • Increase job opportunities in domestic and foreign markets.

ITP SkillUp Artisans Registration Requirements 

  • Passport photography 
  • Email address 
  • Phone Number 
  • Full Name 
  • National Identification Number (NIN)
  • Gender Type 
  • Marital Status 
  • Date of birth
  • State of Residence
  • LGA of Residence
  • State of origin
  • LGA of Origin
  • Skills Certificate for Skill Selected Educational
  • School Name highest
  • Qualification
  • Graduation Year
  • Highest Qualification Certificate
  • Bank details 

ITF SkillUp Artisans Centres Screening Requirements 

  • Candidate Passport photography 
  • Candidate Full Name
  • Candidate Phone Number
  • Candidate Bank Account Number
  • Candidate Residential Area
  • Candidate Local Government Area
  • Candidate Type of Skill
  • Candidate Photocopy of National Identification Number (Slip) 

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How to Apply SkillUp Artisan (SUPA) Training Program

To apply for SkillUp Artisans Training Program, candidates should follow the steps of application below:

1. Visit the ITF-Skillup Artisans official website through SkillUp Artisans 

2. Click on Register to create an account by completing all the required fields for new candidates while existing candidates should click on Log in and enter the email address and password to continue application.

4. Fill out the SkillUp Artisans Application Form carefully!

5. Review all the details entered before submission of application and than click on Submit button to apply for SkillUp Artisans training.

ITF SUPA 2024 Beneficiaries for all States 

S/N   PDF List
1 Abia Download List

Training Centers
2 Adamawa Download List

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3 Akwa Ibom Download List

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4 Anambra Download List

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5 Bauchi Download List

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6 Bayelsa Download List

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7 Jigawa Download List

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8 Benue Download List

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9 Borno Download List

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10 Cross River Download List

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11 Delta Download List

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12 Ebonyi Download List

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13 Edo Download List

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14 Ekiti Download List

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15 Enugu Download List

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16 Gombe Download List

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17 Imo Download List

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18 Kaduna Download List

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19 Kano Download List

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20 Katsina Download List

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21 Kebbi Download List

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22 Kogi Download List

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23 Kwara Download List

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24 Lagos Download List

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25 Nasarawa Download List

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26 Niger Download List

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27 Ogun Download List

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28 Ondo Download List

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29 Osun Download List

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30 Oyo Download List

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31 Plateau Download List

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32 Rivers Download List

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33 Sokoto Download List
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34 Taraba Download List

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35 Yobe Download List

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36 Zamfara Download List

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37 FCT Abuja Download List

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Jigawa State is missed in the above table. Jigawa State ITF SUPA 2024 Beneficiaries Download File 

ITF SUPA 2024 Beneficiaries 

ITF SUPA 2025 Registered Applicants

ITF SUPA Program Registration Portal 

48 thoughts on “Federal Government SkillUp Artisan (SUPA) Training Program”

  1. “The SUPA ITP program is a very important initiative that helps students strengthen their skills, improve participation, and achieve better academic performance. It provides guidance, support, and opportunities for learners to grow and become more confident. This is truly a valuable step toward quality education.”

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