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The Federal Ministry of Works has announced the commencement of a nationwide recruitment exercise for artisans and technical workers as part of its 2026 workforce engagement programme, aimed at strengthening manpower for ongoing and planned federal infrastructure projects across the country.

According to details released by the ministry, the recruitment is open to qualified Nigerians in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, with the application deadline set for Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.

Available Positions

The ministry listed several artisan and technical roles available under the programme, including:

• Carpenters

• Masons

• Steel reinforcement workers

• Plumbers

• Welding and fabrication workers

• Surveying assistants

• Electrical installation technicians

• Heavy equipment operation workers

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for consideration, applicants are required to:

• Be Nigerian citizens between 18 and 45 years of age

• Possess vocational training, trade test certificates, or verifiable hands-on experience relevant to the chosen role

• Be unemployed at the time of application

• Be physically fit for construction and field-based work

• Demonstrate willingness to undergo additional training and safety certification

Programme Benefits

The Federal Ministry of Works stated that successful applicants will benefit from:

• Temporary engagement with monthly stipends

• On-site mentorship and supervised project attachment

• Hands-on exposure to federal infrastructure projects nationwide

• Provision of personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Certification upon successful completion of the programme

• Priority consideration for future engagements with the ministry and affiliated projects

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified applicants are to submit their applications via the official email address of the Federal Ministry of Works.

Application Email: registryfmw@fmw.gov.ng


Applicants are required to use the exact job title they are applying for as the email subject.

Required Documents
Submissions must include the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Academic certificates

• NYSC discharge or exemption certificate

• Recent passport photograph

• Valid means of identification

• Local Government Area of Origin certificate

The ministry noted that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted for verification and screening exercises.

The recruitment initiative is part of the Federal Government’s broader efforts to address unemployment, enhance technical capacity, and accelerate delivery of critical infrastructure projects across Nigeria.

The ministry advised applicants to ensure accuracy in their submissions and encouraged eligible Nigerians to take advantage of the opportunity.

The Federal Ministry of Works has invited applications from interested and qualified Nigerians for its 2025 nationwide recruitment exercise aimed at engaging unemployed graduate engineers and skilled artisans across the country.

The ministry disclosed that the recruitment is part of its Capacity Building and On-Site Training Programme, an initiative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda to strengthen national technical capacity, reduce youth unemployment and support the delivery of critical federal infrastructure projects.

According to the ministry, the programme targets unemployed youths in all Local Government Areas of the federation and is designed to provide hands-on training, mentorship and practical exposure in modern construction methods.

A statement from the ministry explained that successful applicants would be deployed to contractors handling Federal Ministry of Works projects within or close to their areas of residence, where they would undergo structured practical training and temporary engagement.

The recruitment covers the following categories: Graduate Mechanical Engineers, Carpenters, Masons, Steel Reinforcement Workers, Plumbers, Welding and Fabrication Workers, Surveying Assistants, Electrical Installation Workers and Heavy Equipment Operation Workers.

For the Graduate Mechanical Engineer category, applicants must be Nigerian citizens aged between 18 and 35 years, possess a degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline from a recognised institution, and provide evidence of completion, exemption or exclusion from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Applicants must also be unemployed, computer literate and willing to participate fully in field-based training.

The ministry said artisans applying for other categories must be Nigerian citizens aged between 18 and 45 years, possess recognised vocational training or trade test certificates, or have verifiable practical experience. They must also be physically fit for construction-related field work and willing to undergo additional safety certification and supervised project attachment.

The programme objectives include equipping young engineers and artisans with hands-on experience, building a sustainable local talent pipeline for Nigeria’s infrastructure development, reducing youth unemployment through short-term structured engagement, and strengthening project delivery through trained local support personnel.

Features of the programme include temporary engagement with monthly stipends, field mentorship under registered engineers and certified supervisors, hands-on training at federal construction sites, provision of basic personal protective equipment (PPE), certification upon successful completion, and priority consideration for future government or contractor engagements.

Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their applications via email to registryfmw@fmw.gov.ng, using the job title as the subject of the email.

The ministry stated that applications should include a curriculum vitae, academic credentials, NYSC certificate or exemption letter, passport photograph, valid means of identification and certificate of Local Government Area of origin.

It added that shortlisted candidates would be invited for verification and orientation, while noting that the deadline for submission of applications had not been specified.

The Federal Ministry of Works is responsible for the planning, development and maintenance of federal roads, bridges and other critical engineering infrastructure nationwide. Employees of the ministry are remunerated under the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS), with the national minimum wage serving as the entry-level benchmark.

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