This study examined the effect of the National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP) skill acquisition programmes on poverty reduction in the Kwali Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria. The study was motivated by the persistent increase in poverty, unemployment, and economic vulnerability among youth and women despite several government poverty alleviation initiatives. Specifically, the study investigated the extent to which NAPEP carpentry skill acquisition and solar/renewable energy training programmes contributed to income generation, employment opportunities, and poverty reduction among beneficiaries in the study area. The study adopted the Basic Needs Theory as propounded by Maslow (1973) and Burton (1990) as its theoretical framework. A mixed-methods research design involving survey and documentary approaches was employed. The population of the study comprised 3,840 beneficiaries of NAPEP programmes across the ten wards in the Kwali Area Council, while a sample size of 362 respondents was determined using the Yamane sampling formula. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and relevant documentary sources. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages were used for data analysis. Findings revealed that NAPEP skill acquisition programmes had a positive effect on poverty reduction, employability, and income-generation opportunities among beneficiaries. The study further showed that the solar/renewable energy training programme significantly improved beneficiaries’ income opportunities, while empowerment tools provided under the programme were generally affordable and accessible. However, the study found that the programme had limited success in creating sustainable employment opportunities for all beneficiaries. The study concluded that NAPEP skill acquisition initiatives contributed positively to poverty reduction in the Kwali Area Council. The study recommended continuous monitoring and evaluation of the programme, improved access to post-training financial support, and stronger collaboration between government agencies and private-sector stakeholders to ensure sustainable job creation and long-term poverty reduction.