How to Apply for the National Poverty Eradication Program (NAPEP) (Free Skills Training, Internship Grants (N100,000 monthly stipend) & Microcredit)

How to Apply for the National Poverty Eradication Program (NAPEP) (Free Skills Training, Internship Grants (N100,000 monthly stipend) & Microcredit) - 247 Yawa Trends for 260vibes Global.

Imagine a Nigeria where your dreams no longer die with your zip code.
That’s the vision of the National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP), a bold government initiative focused on ending extreme poverty, empowering young Nigerians, and creating sustainable livelihoods for the future.

Whether you’re a youth looking to learn a skill, a micro-entrepreneur needing credit, or an unemployed graduate tired of waiting, NAPEP is designed to help you build, earn, and grow.

The National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP) is Nigeria’s flagship anti-poverty program focused on:

• Vocational training for youth
• Access to internship grants
• Micro-credit support for entrepreneurs
• Job creation in key sectors like automobile, agriculture, and construction

More than just a program, NAPEP is a transformation agenda—to change the economic, cultural, and social lives of Nigerians by investing in people, especially the rural and urban poor.

Benefits 

If selected, you can benefit from:

• Vocational Training in trades like tailoring, auto repair, ICT, fashion design, aluminum work, etc.
• Internship & Startup Grants to help you transition from training to earning
• Micro-Credit Access (zero or low-interest loans) to support your small business
• Job Placement in selected industries
• Business Advisory & Mentorship
• National recognition and certification 

• All selected beneficiaries will receive a monthly stipend of ₦100,000 paid by National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP), subject to achieving planned results for each month.

And most importantly, a real pathway out of poverty.

🎯 Who Is Eligible?

To qualify for NAPEP, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Be a Nigerian citizen by birth
2.  Have a valid National Identification Number (NIN)
3.  Be 18 years or older at the time of registration
4.  Possess at least an O-Level certificate (WAEC/NECO/GCE)
5.  Currently unemployed, underemployed, or running a micro-business
6.  Must demonstrate interest in skills acquisition or enterprise development

 How to Apply – Step by Step

Follow these steps carefully:

Step 1: Get Your NIN Ready

Make sure your National Identification Number (NIN) is active and verifiable via NIMC. This is needed to validate your identity.

Go to the official NAPEP application website (NAPEP PORTAL).

 

Step 3: Fill the Online Application Form

You’ll need to enter:

• Personal details (Name, DOB, LGA, State of Origin)
• NIN number
• Education history (at least O-Level)
• Your preferred training area or business sector

Step 4: Upload Required Documents

Scan and upload:

• A valid ID (NIN slip, National ID card, or Voter’s card)
• O-Level certificate
• Passport photo

Step 5: Submit & Await Screening

You’ll receive a confirmation email or SMS after submission. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further screening or orientation.

Step 6: Start Your Training or Get Funded

If selected, you’ll begin training or receive startup grants/micro-credit support based on your application path.

Whether you want to build a business, learn a trade, or fund your hustle, NAPEP is your shot at a better life.

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