FG Free AI, Fashion Design & Makeup Training 2026: How Nigerians Can Apply
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Young Nigerians looking to learn a profitable skill can take advantage of a new Federal Government training opportunity in Oyo State. Applications are open for the next cohort of the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS) Technical and Vocational Upskilling Training Programme, offering training in Graphics/Artificial Intelligence (AI), Fashion Design and Makeup.
What the Free Training Offers
The programme is designed to help Nigerians develop practical, income-generating skills that can improve their chances of employment, freelancing and entrepreneurship.
For the current Oyo State cohort, applicants can choose from:
- Graphics/Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Fashion Design
- Makeup
The training is particularly useful for people who want to acquire a new skill, upgrade an existing one or develop a skill that can eventually become a business or source of income.
The wider NPRGS initiative is connected to the Federal Government’s poverty-reduction and skills-development efforts, with technical and vocational training being implemented through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education (OSSAP-TVEE).
Why Young Nigerians Should Consider Applying
Skills can create opportunities.
Learning AI and graphics can open doors to digital work, content creation, freelancing and creative services. Fashion design can provide opportunities in tailoring, clothing production and entrepreneurship, while makeup can become a professional service or small business.
The important thing is to treat the training as a starting point. After gaining the skill, participants can build a portfolio, serve clients, develop a business and continue learning.
As the Senior Special Assistant to the President on TVET, Dr Abiola Arogundade, previously stated:
“This initiative is not just about skills; it’s about restoring dignity, creating sustainable jobs, and building a skilled economy.”
How to Apply
Interested Nigerians should:
- Open the NPRGS application form.
- Enter the required personal information.
- Select Graphics/AI, Makeup or Fashion Design.
- Answer all questions honestly and accurately.
- Review your information carefully.
- Submit the application and wait for further communication from the organisers.
Prospective applicants should pay particular attention to the information they provide because responses are used as part of the selection process.
Important: Apply With the Right Expectations
This is an opportunity to learn a skill, not an automatic promise of employment or cash payment. Applicants should therefore focus on the long-term value of acquiring a marketable skill.
If selected, take the training seriously, build relationships with other participants, practise consistently and look for ways to turn the new skill into income, employment or entrepreneurship.
The FG free AI, fashion design and makeup training gives interested Nigerians an opportunity to gain practical skills without paying tuition for the training. If you are in Oyo State or eligible for the current cohort, don’t simply share the opportunity—apply, prepare and make the most of it.
