Federal Ministry of Works Recruitment 2026: Nationwide Engineering & Technical Training Programme

The Federal Ministry of Works (FMW) is a key government institution responsible for the planning, construction, and maintenance of federal roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure across Nigeria.

The Federal Ministry of Works (FMW) has announced an extension of its call for applications for the engagement of unemployed graduate engineers and skilled artisans under its Capacity Building and On-Site Training Programme.

The initiative, tagged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Engineering Mentorship Programme, forms part of the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda and is designed to strengthen technical capacity, reduce unemployment, and support the delivery of federal infrastructure projects across all 774 Local Government Areas in Nigeria.

Successful applicants will benefit from structured training, mentorship, temporary engagement, and hands-on experience on active federal construction sites.

Available Categories

Graduate Engineers

• Civil Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

Skilled Artisans

• Masonry

• Carpentry

• Steel Reinforcement Work

• Plumbing

• Welding & Fabrication

• Electrical Installation

• Heavy Equipment Operation

• Surveying Assistants

Note: This is a temporary engagement and mentorship programme, not a permanent civil service appointment.

Location: All States in Nigeria
Category: Federal Jobs, Engineering

Role Overview

The Ministry invites applications from unemployed graduate engineers for engagement under its Capacity Building and On-Site Training Programme. Participants will be attached to contractors handling Federal Ministry of Works projects within or near their local government areas.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be Nigerian citizens aged 18 to 35 years

• Possess a BSc, BEng, BA, or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

• Currently unemployed and not engaged in full-time employment

• Have NYSC completion, exemption, or exclusion certificate

• Be willing to work within project locations nationwide

• Demonstrate basic computer literacy

• Show commitment to structured field training

Programme Benefits

• Monthly stipend during engagement

• Field mentorship under registered engineers

• Hands-on training on federal construction projects

• Provision of basic safety gear

• Certificate upon completion

• Priority consideration for future government or contractor roles

Skilled Artisan Positions

The Federal Ministry of Works is also recruiting unemployed skilled artisans across Nigeria under the same programme.

• Trade test certificate OR verifiable experience
• Physical fitness + supervised attachment

Available Artisan Roles

• Carpenters

• Masons

• Steel Reinforcement Workers

• Plumbers

• Welding and Fabrication Workers

• Surveying Assistants

• Electrical Installation Workers

• Heavy Equipment Operation Workers

Job Type: Full Time
Location: All States in Nigeria
Category: Federal Jobs, Engineering

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be Nigerian citizens aged 18 to 45 years

• Possess vocational training, trade test certificates, or verifiable practical experience

• Be unemployed at the time of application

• Be physically fit for construction-related field work

• Be willing to undergo additional training and safety certification

Programme Benefits

• Temporary engagement with monthly stipends

• On-site mentorship and supervised project attachment

• Practical training on federal infrastructure projects

• Provision of personal protective equipment

• Certification upon successful completion

• Priority consideration for future engagements

Salary and Work Benefits

Employees and participants under the Federal Ministry of Works benefit from job security, professional development, and structured work environments. Participants will receive monthly stipends for the duration of their engagement, as specified by the Ministry.

Application Deadline for Federal Ministry of Works Recruitment

Applications for all categories must be submitted on or before Monday, 26 January 2026.

How to Apply for Federal Ministry of Works Recruitment 2025

Interested applicants should submit their applications through the Federal Ministry of Works official email:

Email: registryfmw@fmw.gov.ng
Email Subject: Use the category you are applying for (e.g. Graduate Engineer – Civil or Skilled Artisan – Plumbing)

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Academic certificates

• NYSC certificate or exemption letter

• Recent passport photograph

• Valid means of identification

• Local Government Area of Origin certificate

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Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for verification and orientation.

Good luck!

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