The FGN Power Company (FGNPC) has opened applications for the Siemens Energy Development Project (SEED), a skills development initiative designed to build a pipeline of certified and industry-ready energy professionals who can contribute to the effective utilisation, operation and long-term maintenance of critical power infrastructure in Nigeria.
The programme is also aimed at strengthening local technical capacity within Nigeria’s power sector by providing eligible participants with practical skills, industry exposure and professional certification opportunities in the renewable energy field.
The training is supported by the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP), a technical assistance programme co-funded by the European Union and the German Government and implemented by GIZ.
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About the SEED Training Programme
The training is designed for individuals who are working or seeking to build careers in the renewable energy sector.
Participants will receive a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical exposure to help strengthen their technical competencies. The programme will include hands-on practical training, technical site visits and competency assessments.
Successful participants will also have the opportunity to obtain COREN certification upon completion of the training, subject to the applicable certification requirements.
Importantly, the programme welcomes applicants from both traditional educational backgrounds and practical, experience-based pathways.
Training Locations
For this particular stream, the training will take place in:
- Lagos
- Abeokuta, Ogun State
Applicants should therefore consider the location and their ability to attend the training before submitting an application.
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View allWho Can Apply?
The programme is open to individuals interested in developing practical skills and pursuing opportunities in renewable energy.
Eligible applicants may include:
- Individuals with at least 2 years of practical experience, even without formal educational qualifications
- Applicants with no prior practical experience
- Recent graduates with ND or HND qualifications
- Undergraduates in relevant fields
- Young professionals interested in the renewable energy sector
- Individuals with a strong passion for renewable energy and power-sector development
This makes the opportunity particularly useful for both technically experienced applicants and young people seeking to begin a career in renewable energy.
What Does the Training Offer?
Selected participants will receive:
- Free technical training
- Hands-on practical training
- Theoretical instruction
- Technical site visits
- Competency assessments
- Free cost of certification
- Opportunity for COREN certification upon completion, subject to applicable requirements
- Meals on training days
The programme is designed to provide participants with practical and industry-relevant knowledge that can support their career development in Nigeria’s growing renewable energy sector.
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Accommodation and Transportation
Applicants should take note that GIZ-NESP and Siemens Energy will not provide accommodation or transportation support for participants during the training.
However, the training and cost of certification are free, while meals will be provided on training days.
Participants should therefore make adequate arrangements for their transportation and accommodation where necessary, particularly those travelling to Lagos or Abeokuta for the training.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications is Friday, September 18, 2026
Interested applicants should submit their applications before the deadline and avoid waiting until the final day.
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Interested and eligible applicants are required to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for FGN Power Company Free Solar PV Installation Training 2026 online through the application form via doc.google.com.
Applicants are advised to provide accurate information and carefully complete all required sections of the form before submitting their Expression of Interest.
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Final Note
Nigeria’s renewable energy sector continues to create demand for people with practical technical skills. For graduates, undergraduates, young professionals and experienced technicians interested in this field, the SEED training provides an opportunity to strengthen technical competencies while gaining practical exposure and certification support at no training cost.
If you are interested in solar PV, renewable energy and the broader power sector, this programme could provide useful skills and industry exposure to support your career journey.
You can also check out more opportunities you are eligible to apply for on the Federal Government Initiative Category, Latest Grant Collection Category, and Job and Career Opportunity Desk.
