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RHEI Phase 3 – 2026

Acquire the skills that matter for Sustainable Employment

Create your NDE client account to access technical and vocational training tailored to your chosen industry. Take advantage of fully funded programmes, support stipends, and start-up support for selected trades in high-demand sectors.

200K+

Trained Youth

50+

Programs Offered

37

States Covered

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Get Started

Pre-Enrolment Assessment

Before you begin your journey with the NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative, you must complete a pre-enrolment assessment. This helps us match you with the right programme and training centre based on your profile.

About the Initiative

Job Creation Portal of the
National Directorate of Employment (NDE)

The NDE Job Creation Portal is a comprehensive platform designed to bridge the gap between skills acquisition and gainful employment. Through the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) Phase 3, we are targeting approximately 21,824 participants across Nigeria.

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Programme Structure

Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) Phase 3

National Directorate of Employment — Programmes, Schemes & Skill Sets

Rural Employment Promotion (REP)

Target: TBD participants | Age: 18–50 | Varies by scheme

S/NSchemeBrief DescriptionSkill SetsAgeDistribution
1Sustainable Agricultural Development Training Scheme (SADTS)The training is designed to impart modern and innovative Agricultural skills along its value chain to unemployed persons to become self- employedVegetable FarmingPiggeryIrrigation FarmingPoultry18–50Varies by scheme
2Small Stock (Goat) Production Training Scheme (SSGPTS)The training is designed to impart modern techniques of goat, sheep and ram production and its value chain to unemployed youthsRamSheepGoat18–50Varies by scheme
3Microlivestock Agricultural Training Scheme (MATS)The training is designed to impart micro livestock production along its value chain to unemployed youth and womenRabbitrySnailryGrass Cutter RearingBee Keeping18–50Varies by scheme
4Community-Based Agricultural Training Scheme(CBATS)The training is designed to impart agribusiness skills on cereal/legume production and its value chain to unemployed youth and women at using the block farming modeMaize ProcessingWheat ProcessingCowpea ProcessingFood Processing18–50Varies by scheme
5Fish Production and Feed Formulation Training Scheme (FPFFTS)The training is designed to impart fish production and fish feed formulation techniques along its value chain to unemployed youth and womenFish ProductionFish Feed Formulation18–50Varies by scheme
6Organic Agricultural Training Scheme (OATS)The scheme is designed to train unemployed youth and women on the potentials of organic agriculture as an income generating activity for self- employmentSack FarmingGreen House FarmingCompost Making18–50Varies by scheme

Total RHEI Phase 3 Target Participants

21,824

REP (4,662) + SSE (5,998) + SPW (3,756) + VSD (7,408)

Support

NDE Help Desk Integration

We have integrated a comprehensive help desk system to ensure every participant gets the support they need — from pre-enrolment to programme completion.

How to Get Help

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Log into your NDE account dashboard

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Click the Live Chat icon or go to Support Tickets

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Describe your issue — our team responds within 24 hours

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Track your ticket status from your dashboard anytime

How to Apply

Application Steps

Follow these steps to register for the NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) Phase 3. Once registered, proceed to the Pre-Enrolment Assessment to finalize your application.

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Already have an NDE Client Account?

Log in to your dashboard to continue your application, track your assessment status, or submit pending documents.

Go to Client Dashboard

Training Centres

Nationwide Coverage

NDE training centres are strategically located across all 36 states of Nigeria including the FCT, ensuring every participant can access skills training close to their residence.

All 3 Geopolitical Zones

36

States

100+

Training Centres

National

Coverage

NDE Invest in You

As an NDE trainee, you will be supported to help you achieve success.

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Ready to Transform Your Future?

Join thousands of Nigerians who have gained skills, found employment, and built successful businesses through the NDE programs.

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