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 2022, 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.