Nominations are received through Local Government Areas, traditional institutions, cooperatives and relevant MDAs. Each nominee is verified against the National Identification Number.
A nominee completes the application themselves. The nominating authority named on the form then receives an email containing a single-use link and countersigns the nomination electronically.
The steps
- The nominee completes the form, choosing one track
- The nominating authority receives a countersignature request by email
- The authority approves or declines, and may attach a scan of the official stamp
- The nomination enters NIN verification
- Verified nominees are screened, shortlisted and assigned to a cohort
A nominee may hold a place in one stream only, so that the 1,500 participants are 1,500 distinct individuals. National Identification Number verification is used to enforce this.