The Federal Ministry of Education (FME) has dismissed circulating reports suggesting that the Aliko Dangote Ultra-Modern Abilities Acquisition Centre is not in usage, affirming that the center stays totally functional and actively taken part in training Nigerian youths.
In a press statement issued on April 1, 2026, the Ministry clarified that the centre is currently working under its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET II– CONCEPTS) Program, where numerous students are getting useful skills.
According to the Ministry, no fewer than 300 trainees have actually been undergoing structured training at the facility since November 2025 in essential areas such as leather works, solar photovoltaic (PV) installation, and hospitality. The programme is likewise supported with financing tranches, while recipients get month-to-month stipends to assist their involvement.
To confirm the claims distributing online, a delegation mandated by the 8th National Council on Skills conducted an on-the-spot evaluation check out to the centre on March 30, 2026. The team verified that all students were actively engaged and that training activities were progressing as scheduled.
The Ministry further revealed that African industrialist Aliko Dangote has actually committed to managing the facility for the next twenty years, with plans to broaden its capacity to accommodate more trainees.
Declaring its position, the Ministry urged the public to disregard misleading reports and rely only on validated main sources, while restating its commitment to enhancing abilities advancement through top quality training centres throughout the nation.
“The Centre is fully operational under the TVET II– IDEAS Programme, with trainees actively took part in Leather Functions, Solar PV Installation, and Hospitality. We advise the general public to neglect false information and count on official sources,” the Ministry mentioned.