The Federal Government has commenced the full enforcement of biometric attendance verification across all centres participating in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme, as part of renewed efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability, and effective service delivery. The statement, which was signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Mrs Folasade Boriowo, said the Ministry has unequivocally stated that biometric verification is now the sole approved method for validating attendance under the TVET Programme. ALSO READ: FG inaugurates national working committee to drive TVET initiative“Consequently, all payments to training centres and monthly stipends to trainees are now processed strictly on the basis of verified biometric attendance records. “Training centres were earlier notified that continued non-compliance would result in removal from the programme, with affected trainees redeployed to fully compliant centres. “The Ministry reiterates that compliance with biometric attendance verification is mandatory and non-negotiable, as it safeguards public funds and ensures that programme benefits reach their intended beneficiaries,” Boriowo stated.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 04, 2026 18:10 UTC