Delta Govt opens registration portal for 2026 TEP

Delta Government Opens Registration for Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Programme (TEP) 2026.

Delta Govt opens registration portal for 2026 TEP

The Delta State Government has officially opened registration for the Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Programme (TEP), a youth-focused initiative designed to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment among students of Delta State-owned tertiary institutions.

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Ejes Gist News reports that registration begins Monday, February 2, 2026, through the official application portal. The programme aims to identify, nurture, and support students with innovative and bankable business ideas, providing mentorship, skills development, and resources to transform them into successful entrepreneurs and job creators.

Programme Objectives

The TEP initiative is designed to:

• Equip students with practical entrepreneurial skills.
• Support innovative business ideas through mentorship and funding.
• Encourage youth economic empowerment in Delta State.
• Promote graduates as job creators rather than job seekers.

Eligibility Criteria

Students interested in Delta TEP registration must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a student of a Delta State-owned university, including:
  • University of Delta (UNIDEL)
  • Delta State University (DELSU)
  • Southern Delta University (SDU)
  • Dennis Osadebay University (DOU)
• Must be of Delta State origin.
• Age between 18 and 35 years.
• Must be in 200 Level, 300 Level, or penultimate year of study.
• Minimum CGPA of 2.5.
• Must possess an innovative and bankable business idea.

Required Documents

Applicants are required to submit the following online:

• Recent passport photograph
• Admission letter from the tertiary institution
• Birth certificate
• Local Government of origin certificate
• Detailed business plan proposal

How to Apply

Eligible students can apply online by visiting the official registration portal: https://www.tepapplication.com/register.

Steps to complete the application:

1. Visit https://www.tepapplication.com/register.
2. Create an account with a valid email address.
3. Fill in your personal and academic information.
4. Upload the required documents, including business proposal.
5. Submit your application before the closing date.
6. Keep your login credentials for tracking application status.

Government Statement

The Commissioner for Youth Development, Barr. ThankGod Trakiriowei, stated that the programme aligns with the Delta State Government’s commitment to youth development and sustainable economic growth. He urged qualified students across the state’s universities to seize the opportunity to develop their entrepreneurial potential and contribute meaningfully to Delta State’s economy.

Applicants are encouraged to regularly check the application portal for updates or send inquiries via 09134120144 (message only).

The TEP initiative represents a strategic effort by Delta State to foster a new generation of innovative, self-reliant graduates capable of driving economic transformation.