# African Development Bank Funds Nigerian Construction Training

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has awarded a **$1 million grant** in 2026 to support the Family Homes Artisans Skills Training (FAST) Programme, which has successfully trained and certified 572 young Nigerians in construction trades. This initiative addresses Nigeria's critical need for skilled construction workers to support housing and infrastructure development, with a focus on gender inclusion and workforce development. The program, implemented by Family Homes Funds Limited, aims to expand training to approximately 2,000 artisans by the end of 2026, creating employment pathways and strengthening the local construction labor market.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals and contractors should note the growing emphasis on workforce development in Nigeria's construction sector, supported by international funding.
- The program highlights opportunities for firms involved in construction training, certification, and labor supply to engage with expanding infrastructure projects.
- Organizations can consider partnerships with implementing agencies like Family Homes Funds Limited to support skills development and meet local content requirements.
- The focus on gender inclusion signals increasing demand for diverse labor pools, which may influence procurement and subcontracting strategies in Nigerian construction projects.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 28, 2026

### Government Entities
- African Development Bank (AfDB)
- Family Homes Funds Limited

### Vendors
- Family Homes Funds Limited (implementer)

### Key Quotes
> Today, I can confidently carry out plastering and block work alongside my male colleagues. The programme gave me the skills and confidence to succeed and showed me what women can achieve in construction work.
> — Eucharia Onah, Masonry Graduate

### Sources
- [African Development Bank-supported FAST Programme equips 572 young Nigerians with construction skills and employment opportunities](https://www.afdb.org/en/success-stories/african-development-bank-supported-fast-programme-equips-572-young-nigerians-construction-skills-and-employment-opportunities-97087) - African Development Bank Group