ASABA/Nigeria: The Delta State Government has announced the commencement of registration for the Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Programme (TEP), a youth-driven initiative aimed at fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment among students of state-owned tertiary institutions.
In a statement issued on behalf of the government, it was disclosed that registration for the programme will officially open on Monday, February 2, 2026. Interested and eligible students are required to apply online via the official portal, www.tepapplication.com
The TEP is designed to identify, nurture, and support students with innovative and bankable business ideas, while equipping them with the requisite skills and resources to build sustainable enterprises and become job creators. The initiative aligns with the broader youth development and economic diversification agenda of the Delta State Government.
Eligibility for the programme is restricted to students of Delta State-owned universities, including the University of Delta (UNIDEL), Delta State University (DELSU), Southern Delta University (SDU), and Dennis Osadebay University (DOU).
Applicants must be of Delta State origin, between the ages of 18 and 35, and currently in 200 Level, 300 Level, or penultimate year of study, with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.5. Prospective candidates are also required to present an innovative and viable business idea.
As part of the application process, students are expected to upload relevant documents, including a recent passport photograph, admission letter, birth certificate, local government of origin certificate, and a detailed business plan proposal. The government noted that all submissions would undergo a thorough screening process and that only applicants who meet the stipulated criteria would be shortlisted.
The state government urged qualified students across the eligible institutions to take advantage of the programme to develop their entrepreneurial potential and contribute meaningfully to Delta State’s economic growth and sustainability.
The announcement was signed by the Commissioner for Youth Development, ThankGod Trakiriowei, who advised applicants to regularly visit the application portal for updates or contact 09134120144 for inquiries via text messages only.
