National Directorate of Employment (NDE) Renewed Hope Employment Initiative 2025: Fully Funded

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has called for applications for the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative 2025 from young Nigerians.
The NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative offers a fully funded technical, vocational, and digital training program, ₦30,000 monthly stipend, certificate of completion, and starter packs for selected applicants.
In this post, we will discuss the details of the National Directorate of Employment Renewed Hope program, its requirements, benefits, and step-by-step application guide for interested candidates.
NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative Summary
- Host Country: Nigeria
- Category: Training
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Reward: Fully Funded Training | ₦30,000 Monthly Stipend | Certification | Starter Pack (Tools & Loan)
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: August 11, 2025
Details of National Directorate of Employment (NDE) Renewed Hope Employment Initiative 2025
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has kick-start a strategic Renewed Hope Employment Initiative to realign its operations with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda. This effort seeks to strengthen the agency’s role in combating poverty by providing sustainable employment opportunities for Nigerians.
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) is mandated to design and implement programmes to combat mass unemployment, articulate policies aimed at developing work programmes.
The NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) Phase 2 is an initiative of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) aimed at providing unemployed Nigerians with hands-on skills to enhance their employability and entrepreneurial capabilities.
Requirements for NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative 2025
To be considered for the National Directorate of Employment NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative 2025, you must
- Be a Nigerian
- Be between 18 and 45 year
- Be ready to learn, work, or build a business
Eligible Individuals include;
- Unemployed Youths & School Leavers
- Graduates
- Artisans & Informal Workers
- Women
- Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
- Farmers & Rural Dwellers
- Middle-Aged & Retirees
- Interns & Apprentices
- Small Business Owners
Benefits of NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative
The benefits of the National Directorate of Employment NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative 2025 include;
- Fully funded Training: All training fees covered directly by NDE training fund.
- ₦30,000 Monthly Stipend to help cover your learning expenses
- NDE Certificate of Completion
- Starter packs upon training completion to begin your business
- Access to low-interest business loans to support your start-up expenses
Available Programmes for National Directorate of Employment Renewed Hope Initiative
The available programmes for Renewed Hope Employment Initiatives include;
- Vocational Skills Development (VSD)
- Small Scale Enterprises (SSE)
- Rural Employment Promotion (REP)
- Special Public Work (SPW)
How to Apply for NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (Step by Step)
To apply for the National Directorate of Employment NDE Renewed Hope Employment Initiative 2025, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the button below to visit the program’s website
- Create an account on the portal
- Kindly input your NIN to start the identity verification process
- Fill in your personal details and other information
- Select your preferred programme, scheme, and skill-set
- Submit your application, retain your registration number, download the acknowledgement slip, and await further notification
- Update your state of origin to your state of residence if both are not the same, as verified by NIMC
Note: Log in to your NDE Client Account to download the complete application guide
Deadline: August 11, 2025