The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), has officially released the list of successful candidates for the 2025 Batch A of the Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) Programme.
The SUPA initiative is a flagship empowerment programme under the Renewed Hope Agenda designed to raise a new generation of globally competitive, tech-savvy Nigerian artisans. It aims to equip beneficiaries with modern skills, proper certification, and licenses, positioning them for local and international job opportunities.
This nationwide programme spans multiple sectors, including:
* Carpentry
* Auto Mechanics
* Animal Husbandry
* Electrical Installation
* Fashion Design
* Plumbing
* ICT and Digital Skills
* Welding and Fabrication
* And more.
Over the past few months, thousands of applications were received from across the country. After careful review and screening, successful candidates have now been shortlisted across Nigeria’s 36 states
What Next for Shortlisted Candidates?
If your name is on the list:
* You will be contacted by ITF coordinators in your state.
* You’ll receive details about the training venues, duration, and onboarding process.
* All training will be fully funded by the government and will include equipment, uniforms, and starter packs in some cases.
* Certification from the ITF will be awarded upon completion.
How to Check the List
If you applied, click on your state below to access the PDF of shortlisted names:
Northern Region
🔹 Borno – CLICK HERE
🔹Adamawa- CLICK HERE
🔹 Jigawa – CLICK HERE
🔹 Kebbi – CLICK HERE
🔹 Kaduna – CLICK HERE
🔹 Kano – CLICK HERE
🔹 Bauchi- CLICK HERE
🔹 Yobe – CLICK HERE
🔹 Taraba- CLICK HERE
🔹 Katsina – CLICK HERE
🔹Zamfara CLICK HERE
🔹 Sokoto – CLICK HERE
🔹 Niger –CLICK HERE
🔹Nasarawa – CLICK HERE
🔹 Plateau – CLICK HERE
🔹 Kogi- CLICK HERE
🔹 Benue- CLICK HERE
🔹 Gombe- CLICK HERE
Southern Region
🔹 Lagos – CLICK HERE
🔹 Oyo – CLICK HERE
🔹 Ogun – CLICK HERE
🔹 Osun: CLICK HERE
🔹 Ondo – CLICK HERE
🔹Bayelsa – CLICK HERE
🔹 Rivers – CLICK HERE
🔹 Ebonyi- CLICK HERE
🔹 Enugu- CLICK HERE
🔹 Imo – CLICK HERE
🔹 Abia – CLICK HERE
The SUPA Programme is part of Nigeria’s strategy to bridge the skills gap, boost employment, and strengthen the informal sector. It empowers young Nigerians, women, and existing artisans to become certified professionals ready for both local and global jobs.
