This guide is intended to help you with register for PYES on the official application portal.
Presidential Youth Empowerment Scheme, popularly known as PYES, is aimed at empowering urban and rural entrepreneurs across Nigeria; however, not too many people know the criteria and steps for applying.
Thank goodness you’re here! You wont make any mistakes during application.
The scheme aims to create at least 774,000 empowerment opportunities for youths over a minimum period of two years.
A lot of people have already started keying into the programme and are already reaping the dividends.
Successful candidates will be trained in skills and vocations in area like:
- Agriculture
- Fashion
- Information Technology
- Catering
- Technology Acquisition, among others.
Basically, all interested applicants must not be above the age of 40 or below the age of 18.
Also read: Full requirement for PYES registration
If you believe you’re suitable for the scheme, then you must follow all necessary application steps on the official PYES portal.
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P-YES registration portal and application steps
Step 1. Visit the official PYES application portal using: https://www.p-yes.gov.ng/application
Step 2. Enter your phone number and email address to begin registration.
Step 3. Check your phone or email address to see if you’ve received the confirmation code.
Step 4. Enter the confirmation code on the portal to continue with your registration.
If you did not receive activation code after sign up, check to see if you have activated Do not disturb (DND) on your phone number. If you have it, then try to opt-out of the service and, thereafter, visit the activation page and click on ‘resend activation code’.
If after 10 minutes you still don’t get a message on your email or phone number, please contact the support team to lodge a complaint. But, first of all, make sure the email and phone number you provided is correct.
Make sure you don’t register twice; double registration is strictly prohibited.
If you received your activation code and after entering it you get a message saying: “Invalid activation code”, then you also need to follow the steps above to resend the verification code.
FAQs Regarding P-YES application
Is PYES free?
Application for the Presidential Youth Empowerment Scheme (PYES) is absolutely free. Beware of fraudsters who operate scam websites targeted at stealing from unsuspecting citizens.
What is the official portal for PYES registration?
The official website of the Presidential Youth Empowerment Scheme is: https://www.p-yes.gov.ng/. Right there you can complete all the application steps.
While carrying out your registration, check to make sure you are on the official registration portal, so as to avoid falling victim to fraudsters.
Is PYES registration ongoing?
Registration has yet to commence. Actually, some batches were recently concluded, and we expect a new one to commence soon. We will update this post as soon as a new registration begins.
Final words
We believe you now have all the basic knowledge regarding applying for P-YES this year. We wish you Goodluck with your application.
Remember, when you get shortlisted, you stand to enjoy the following benefits:
- A computing device containing the necessary information for you to perform very well in your chosen vocation.
- You will be equipped with entrepreneurial and employment skills.
- A National skills qualification certificate will be awarded to you after the program.
- Successful applicants will receive Monthly stipends to help them cater for their basic needs.
Remember, all the application steps are free, and the form is filled online. In other words, you don’t have to purchase P-YES form at any shop outlets or any other websites claiming to offer them.
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