Lafarge Africa Plc Technical Skills Development Program 2026 for Secondary School Leavers
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Lafarge Africa Plc is inviting suitably qualified young Nigerians to apply for its 2026 Technical Skills Development Programme, a fully sponsored three-year vocational training initiative designed for secondary school leavers who want to build strong technical careers in the manufacturing and industrial sector.
This programme provides hands-on technical training, industry exposure, and professional certification in key engineering and production disciplines within Lafarge’s operations.
Available Training Trades
Successful candidates will be trained in one of the following areas:
- Electrical and Instrumentation
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Instrumentation and Automation Technology
- Welding and Fabrication
- Cement Manufacturing Process (Production, Process, and Quality)
Programme Overview
- Programme type: Vocational / Technical Training
- Sponsor: Lafarge Africa Plc
- Eligible country: Nigeria
- Duration: 36 months
- Target group: Secondary school leavers
- Deadline: 23 January 2025
What You Will Learn and requirements
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- Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
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- Be between 17 and 20 years old
- Have obtained a minimum of five (5) credits in WAEC or NECO, including: Mathematics Physics Chemistry One other relevant subject
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- One other relevant subject
- Have at least a pass in English Language
- Must have completed secondary school not later than 2024
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Benefits
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- The programme is fully sponsored, and successful applicants will enjoy:
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- Tuition-free technical education
- Intensive hands-on practical training
- Daily lunch during training
- Industry-recognized certification upon completion
- Exposure to modern industrial equipment and processes
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- This initiative is designed to equip young Nigerians with in-demand technical skills, preparing them for long-term careers in engineering, manufacturing, and industrial operations.
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- The Lafarge Technical Skills Development Program offers a rare opportunity for secondary school graduates to gain professional technical training at no cost, earn certification, and build a solid foundation for employment or further technical advancement in Nigeria’s industrial sector.
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- Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early, as admission is competitive and limited.
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