{"id":10018,"date":"2026-09-16T21:04:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T20:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10018"},"modified":"2026-10-28T20:49:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T19:49:37","slug":"national-directorate-of-employment-nde-offices-programmes--registration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10018","title":{"rendered":"National Directorate of Employment: NDE Offices, Programmes &#038; Registration"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10018\/#National_Directorate_of_Employment_NDE_Programmes_Offices_Addresses_and_How_to_Register\" >National Directorate of Employment (NDE): Programmes, Offices, Addresses and How to Register<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10018\/#History_of_the_National_Directorate_of_Employment\" >History of the National Directorate of Employment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10018\/#What_Does_the_National_Directorate_of_Employment_Do\" >What Does the National Directorate of Employment Do?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10018\/#1_Designing_and_Implementing_Employment_Programmes\" >1. Designing and Implementing Employment Programmes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10018\/#2_Developing_Labour-Intensive_Work_Programmes\" >2. Developing Labour-Intensive Work Programmes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10018\/#3_Maintaining_an_Employment_and_Vacancy_Database\" >3. Maintaining an Employment and Vacancy Database<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10018\/#4_Implementing_Other_Employment_Policies\" >4. Implementing Other Employment Policies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10018\/#Four_Core_Programmes_of_the_NDE\" >Four Core Programmes of the NDE<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10018\/#1_Vocational_Skills_Development\" >1. Vocational Skills Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10018\/#2_Small_Scale_Enterprises\" >2. Small Scale Enterprises<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10018\/#3_Rural_Employment_Promotion\" >3. Rural Employment Promotion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10018\/#4_Special_Public_Works\" >4. Special Public Works<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10018\/#NDE_Skills_and_Training_Opportunities\" >NDE Skills and Training Opportunities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10018\/#NDE_Offices_and_Addresses_Across_Nigeria\" >NDE Offices and Addresses Across Nigeria<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10018\/#NDE_FCT_Office\" >NDE FCT Office<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10018\/#How_to_Register_for_NDE_Programmes\" >How to Register for NDE Programmes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10018\/#Important_Update_on_RHEI_Phase_3_Registration\" >Important Update on RHEI Phase 3 Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10018\/#Official_NDE_Website_and_Registration_Portal\" >Official NDE Website and Registration Portal<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Directorate_of_Employment_NDE_Programmes_Offices_Addresses_and_How_to_Register\"><\/span>National Directorate of Employment (NDE): Programmes, Offices, Addresses and How to Register<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Many Nigerians may not be familiar with the <a href=\"https:\/\/nigeriareposit.nln.gov.ng\/collections\/454bf46a-67cc-477e-bb20-143996491bd8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>National Directorate of Employment <\/strong><\/a><strong>(NDE)<\/strong>, a federal government agency established to address unemployment in Nigeria through employment-generation programmes, skills acquisition, entrepreneurship development and other interventions.<\/p>\n<p>The National Directorate of Employment is statutorily responsible for designing and implementing programmes to combat mass unemployment. It also develops labour-intensive work programmes, maintains a database of employment opportunities and vacancies, and helps connect job seekers with available opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>The NDE operates under the supervision of the <strong>Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment<\/strong> and has a presence in all 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_the_National_Directorate_of_Employment\"><\/span>History of the National Directorate of Employment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Federal Government\u2019s concern about the social effects of high unemployment led to the establishment of the Chukwuma Committee in 1985. The committee was tasked with developing strategies for creating mass employment opportunities in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>Following its recommendations, the Federal Government approved the establishment of the <strong>National Directorate of Employment on 26th March 1986<\/strong>, while its programmes were launched nationwide in January 1987.<\/p>\n<p>The NDE later received its legal backing through <strong>Decree No. 24 of 1989<\/strong>, now incorporated as <strong>CAP 250 of the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 1999<\/strong>. The law gives the agency its statutory responsibility to design and implement programmes aimed at combating mass unemployment.<\/p>\n<p>The headquarters of the NDE is in Abuja, while its state offices and other structures provide coverage across the country.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_the_National_Directorate_of_Employment_Do\"><\/span>What Does the National Directorate of Employment Do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The National Directorate of Employment has four major statutory mandates.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Designing_and_Implementing_Employment_Programmes\"><\/span>1. Designing and Implementing Employment Programmes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The NDE designs and implements programmes aimed at combating mass unemployment. These programmes include skills acquisition, entrepreneurship development, employment placement and other interventions targeted at unemployed Nigerians.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Developing_Labour-Intensive_Work_Programmes\"><\/span>2. Developing Labour-Intensive Work Programmes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The agency also develops policies and programmes aimed at promoting work opportunities with labour-intensive potential.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Maintaining_an_Employment_and_Vacancy_Database\"><\/span>3. Maintaining an Employment and Vacancy Database<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The NDE maintains a databank on employment and vacancies. Its job-centre activities are also designed to provide registration, counselling and access to the agency\u2019s employment programmes and schemes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Implementing_Other_Employment_Policies\"><\/span>4. Implementing Other Employment Policies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The agency also implements other policies relating to employment generation as directed by its governing Board and enabling legislation.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Four_Core_Programmes_of_the_NDE\"><\/span>Four Core Programmes of the NDE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The National Directorate of Employment operates four major programme departments:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li value=\"1\"><strong>Vocational Skills Development (VSD)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li value=\"2\"><strong>Small Scale Enterprises (SSE)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li value=\"3\"><strong>Rural Employment Promotion (REP)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li value=\"4\"><strong>Special Public Works (SPW)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These four areas form the main framework through which the NDE carries out its employm<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/payload-80-nde-1.jpeg\" alt=\"National Directorate of Employment NDE 300x157\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>ent and skills-development activities.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Vocational_Skills_Development\"><\/span>1. Vocational Skills Development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vocational Skills Development focuses on training unemployed Nigerians in practical and marketable skills.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the programme, participants may receive training in areas such as fashion designing, welding, plumbing, electrical installation, computer operations, repairs, catering, furniture making, digital marketing and other vocational skills.<\/p>\n<p>The NDE also operates apprenticeship and community-based training schemes through which participants can learn practical skills from experienced craftsmen and training centres.<\/p>\n<p>The current NDE programme portal also lists digital skills programmes covering areas such as digital marketing, SEO, content marketing, AI content generation, remote freelancing and other digital skills.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Small_Scale_Enterprises\"><\/span>2. Small Scale Enterprises<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Small Scale Enterprises programme focuses on entrepreneurship and business development.<\/p>\n<p>The NDE provides training designed to help unemployed graduates, artisans, women and other participants develop skills that can support self-employment.<\/p>\n<p>One example is the <strong>Start Your Own Business (SYOB)<\/strong> programme, which provides entrepreneurship training for unemployed graduates to help them develop sustainable self-employment opportunities. The NDE also lists programmes focused on job and wealth creation for women.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Rural_Employment_Promotion\"><\/span>3. Rural Employment Promotion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rural Employment Promotion focuses on employment and income-generating activities at the grassroots level.<\/p>\n<p>The programmes can support people who want to develop productive activities within their communities, including agricultural and other rural economic activities.<\/p>\n<p>The current NDE programme portal lists schemes covering areas such as livestock production, aquaculture and crop production.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Special_Public_Works\"><\/span>4. Special Public Works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Special Public Works provides employment-related opportunities and training programmes for unemployed Nigerians.<\/p>\n<p>The current NDE programme portal lists initiatives including the <strong>Graduate Internship Programme (GIP)<\/strong>, <strong>Graduate Coaching Scheme<\/strong>, <strong>Environmental Beautification Training Scheme<\/strong>, and <strong>Solar Energy Training Scheme<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Through these programmes, eligible participants may gain practical experience, develop new skills and improve their chances of securing employment or becoming self-employed.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NDE_Skills_and_Training_Opportunities\"><\/span>NDE Skills and Training Opportunities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The current NDE RHEI Phase 3 <a href=\"https:\/\/nderegistrationportal.ng\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">portal<\/a> lists a wide range of training opportunities under its four programme areas.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the listed skills and training areas include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li value=\"1\">Digital marketing<\/li>\n<li value=\"2\">AI-related digital skills<\/li>\n<li value=\"3\">Content marketing<\/li>\n<li value=\"4\">SEO<\/li>\n<li value=\"5\">Remote freelancing<\/li>\n<li value=\"6\">Data analysis and data science<\/li>\n<li value=\"7\">Solar installation and maintenance<\/li>\n<li value=\"8\">Fashion designing<\/li>\n<li value=\"9\">Catering<\/li>\n<li value=\"10\">Welding and fabrication<\/li>\n<li value=\"11\">Plumbing and pipe fitting<\/li>\n<li value=\"12\">Electrical installation<\/li>\n<li value=\"13\">Carpentry and furniture making<\/li>\n<li value=\"14\">Computer operation and repairs<\/li>\n<li value=\"15\">GSM repairs<\/li>\n<li value=\"16\">Air-conditioning and refrigeration repairs<\/li>\n<li value=\"17\">Auto mechanic repairs<\/li>\n<li value=\"18\">Barbing<\/li>\n<li value=\"19\">Beauty-related skills<\/li>\n<li value=\"20\">Agriculture and livestock production<\/li>\n<li value=\"21\">Aquaculture<\/li>\n<li value=\"22\">Crop production<\/li>\n<li value=\"23\">Interior decoration<\/li>\n<li value=\"24\">Shoe and leather works<\/li>\n<li value=\"25\">Tie and dye<\/li>\n<li value=\"26\">Bead making<\/li>\n<li value=\"27\">Indigenous crafts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The exact programmes, eligibility requirements, locations and available training spaces can vary by programme and state.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NDE_Offices_and_Addresses_Across_Nigeria\"><\/span>NDE Offices and Addresses Across Nigeria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The following are the NDE state office details provided for this article:<\/p>\n<p>StateNDE Office AddressPhone Number<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lagos<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No. 7, Barkisu Iyede Street, Onike Yaba, Lagos<\/p>\n<p>08033014555; 08183184445<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oyo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Federal Secretariat Complex, Ikolaba Area, Ibadan<\/p>\n<p>08065310946; 08028218223<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ogun<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Federal Secretariat Complex, Oke Omosa, Ibara, Abeokuta<\/p>\n<p>08035660075; 08082428818<\/p>\n<p><strong>Osun<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No. 6, Adebimpe Lane, Opp. Plant and Pillars College, Ago-Wande, Osogbo<\/p>\n<p>08056677202; 08098027202<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ekiti<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Beside UBA, No. 91 Ajilosun Street, Off Ikere Road, Ado-Ekiti<\/p>\n<p>08060105270<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ondo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Federal Secretariat Complex, Igbatoro Road, Akure<\/p>\n<p>08034171011; 08066554611<\/p>\n<p><strong>Abia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Employment House, Aba Road, Amuzuta, Old Umuahia, P.M.B. 7247, Umuahia<\/p>\n<p>08038777048<\/p>\n<p><strong>Adamawa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Behind former Ministry of Works &amp; Housing, Off Sir Kashim Ibrahim Way, Yola<\/p>\n<p>08020911708<\/p>\n<p><strong>Akwa Ibom<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Federal Secretariat Complex, Abak Road, Uyo<\/p>\n<p>08095695077; 07066864747<\/p>\n<p><strong>Anambra<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>35 Nnamdi Azikwe Avenue, Amawbia, Awka<\/p>\n<p>08035888922; 08184764587<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bauchi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Off Gombe Road, Behind Chief Magistrate Court, Kofar Idi, Bauchi<\/p>\n<p>08038380704<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bayelsa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No. 2, Asingbi Street, Off Imgbi Road, Amarata, Yenagoa<\/p>\n<p>08032756363; 08183334531<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benue<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Federal Secretariat Complex, Makurdi<\/p>\n<p>08033153598<\/p>\n<p><strong>Borno<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Federal Secretariat Complex, Kano-Jos Road, Maiduguri<\/p>\n<p>08022626357<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cross River<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Federal Secretariat Complex, Mohammed Murtala Highway, 3rd Floor, Left Wing, Calabar<\/p>\n<p>08034732083; 08056411518<\/p>\n<p><strong>Delta<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Federal Secretariat Complex, Okpanam Road, Asaba<\/p>\n<p>08032360078; 07028304975<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ebonyi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Former Ministry of Women Affairs, Unity Square, Off Ezza Road, GRA, Abakaliki<\/p>\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enugu<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CCB Building, 1st Floor, 28 Okpara Avenue, Enugu<\/p>\n<p>08059409960; 08099786443<\/p>\n<p><strong>Edo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>222A Upper Mission Road, Before Ewah Road Junction, New Benin, Benin City<\/p>\n<p>08063241240; 08023304530<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gombe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New Federal Secretariat Complex, Behind Bauchi Motor Park, Gombe<\/p>\n<p>08035076677; 08083433766<\/p>\n<p><strong>Imo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Federal Secretariat Complex, Port Harcourt Road, Owerri<\/p>\n<p>08033370393; 08092341187<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jigawa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Federal Secretariat Complex, 2nd Floor, Sani Abacha Road, Dutse<\/p>\n<p>08099370224; 08055282947<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kaduna<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No. 5A Yakubu Gowon Way, Kaduna<\/p>\n<p>08035952001; 08023759990<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kano<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After ARTV 44\/48, Hotoro, Maiduguri Road, Kano<\/p>\n<p>08036827944; 08054605942<\/p>\n<p><strong>Katsina<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No. 1 Justice Mohammed Bello Road, GRA Roundabout, Katsina<\/p>\n<p>08033847925; 08153657886<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kebbi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No. 19 Murtala Mohammed Way, Tudun Wada, Birnin Kebbi<\/p>\n<p>08036129284; 08124869880<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kogi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kunama Crescent, After Edgedrive Hotel, GRA, Lokoja<\/p>\n<p>08036517350<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kwara<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Federal Secretariat Annex, Fate Road, Ilorin<\/p>\n<p>08055834677; 07033368086<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nasarawa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No. 18 Jos Road, Behind Natson Petrol Station, Off Sandaji Hotel Road, Lafia<\/p>\n<p>08036367880; 08026362500<\/p>\n<p><strong>Niger<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ladi Kwali Road, Off IBB Road, Minna<\/p>\n<p>08035958975<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plateau<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No. 5 Naraguta Road, GRA, Jos<\/p>\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rivers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Federal Secretariat Complex, 8th Floor, Left Wing, Aba Road, Port Harcourt<\/p>\n<p>08039383247; 07017083004<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sokoto<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No. 7 Dendo Road, Off Ibrahim Dasuki Road, Sokoto<\/p>\n<p>08036255444; 08088674908<\/p>\n<p><strong>Taraba<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No. 2 Agadah Attah Drive, Jalingo<\/p>\n<p>08036837304; 08186207519<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yobe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Federal Secretariat Complex, Gashua Road, Damaturu<\/p>\n<p>07038368112; 08023722366<\/p>\n<p><strong>Zamfara<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No. 3 Yahaya Abdullahi Road, Opp. Tanking Ruwa, Sabon Gari, Gusau<\/p>\n<p>07082235403; 08180208078<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NDE_FCT_Office\"><\/span>NDE FCT Office<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>NDE FCT Office:<\/strong> Abuja Skill Centre Complex, Kuduru, Bwari, Abuja.<\/p>\n<p>The NDE confirms that it has offices across the 36 states and the FCT, although readers should verify specific office details and telephone numbers with the agency before travelling, as contact information can change.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Register_for_NDE_Programmes\"><\/span>How to Register for NDE Programmes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The NDE has an online platform through which Nigerians can access its employment and skills programmes.<\/p>\n<p>The current <strong>NDE Registration Portal<\/strong> provides a pre-enrolment assessment covering eligibility, identity verification, bank details, programme availability, proximity to training centres, age and passport photograph requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants may be required to provide information such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li value=\"1\">Nigerian citizenship status<\/li>\n<li value=\"2\">Employment status<\/li>\n<li value=\"3\">Educational qualification<\/li>\n<li value=\"4\">Date of birth<\/li>\n<li value=\"5\">Contact details<\/li>\n<li value=\"6\">NIN<\/li>\n<li value=\"7\">Bank account details<\/li>\n<li value=\"8\">BVN<\/li>\n<li value=\"9\">State of residence<\/li>\n<li value=\"10\">Local Government Area<\/li>\n<li value=\"11\">Preferred programme or training scheme<\/li>\n<li value=\"12\">Residential address<\/li>\n<li value=\"13\">Passport photograph<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The exact requirements depend on the programme.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Update_on_RHEI_Phase_3_Registration\"><\/span>Important Update on RHEI Phase 3 Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are looking for the <a href=\"https:\/\/nderegistrationportal.ng\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>NDE registration portal<\/strong><\/a><strong> for the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) Phase 3<\/strong>, note that the portal currently displays a notice stating that <strong>RHEI Phase III registration is closed<\/strong> and that the platform will be opened again when registration resumes.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, applicants should <strong>not pay anyone claiming to offer guaranteed registration or placement<\/strong>. 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