Welcome to NBTE

About Us

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) is an organ of the Federal Ministry of Education which is charged with the responsibility of regulating Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in Nigeria. The Board was created by an Act of Parliament (Act No. 9 of 11 January, 1977) as a response to the federal Government of Nigeria realization of the need to develop a critical man-power base to execute the nation’s National Development Plans initiated in the 1970s.

NBTE Vision and Mission

Vision

The Vision of the Board is “To be a world-class regulatory body for the promotion of Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Nigeria”.

 

Mission

The mission statement of NBTE is “To promote the production of skilled technical and professional manpower for the development and sustenance of the national economy”.

 

Guidelines and Procedures for Establishment of Private Polytechnics

The Technical Institutions to be affected by these guidelines are those established or to be established to offer vocational, technical, technology or professional education and training programmes at the tertiary level such as Polytechnics and Monotechnics which produce technicians and technologists and other professionals or similar level of business and related manpower in Nigeria. The National Council on Education approved the following definitions for a polytechnic or a Monotechnics at its Sokoto meeting held in 1987:

Nigerian Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF)

NSQF formerly called NVQF is a system for the development, classification and recognition of skills, knowledge, understanding and competencies acquired by individuals, irrespective of where and how the training or skill was acquired. The system gives a clear statement of what the learner must know or be able to do whether the learning took place in a classroom, on-the-job, or less formally. The framework indicates the comparability of different qualifications and how one can progress from one level to another. The framework is the structure within which the National Skills Qualifications (NSQs) operate.

Technology-Enabled Quality Assurance

In response to the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and the Federal Government's strategic emphasis on a digitally-driven economy, our Board has spearheaded the development of a digital platform for seamless communication with all institutions within our regulatory ambit. In alignment with this technological thrust, the Board is proud to unveil a paradigm-shifting approach—Technology-Driven Quality Assurance for TVET Institutions. This pioneering initiative seeks to significantly curtail the need for on-site visits, thereby relieving financial pressures on institutions nationwide. Notably, it fosters sustainability by obviating the requirement for the traditional submission of Self-Study Questionnaires (SSQ), hitherto presented in hardbound copies.

NBTE AND COMMONWEALTH OF LEARNING PARTNER TO IMPLEMENT ODFEL STANDARDS AND ACCREDITATION TOOL, AND MONITORING AND EVALUATION (M&E) FRAMEWORK IN NIGERIA'S TVET SYSTEM

NBTE AND COMMONWEALTH OF LEARNING PARTNER TO IMPLEMENT ODFEL STANDARDS AND ACCREDITATION TOOL, AND MONITORING AND EVALUATION (M&E) FRAMEWORK IN NIGERIA'S TVET SYSTEM

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) is partnering with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), to implement the Open, Distance, and Flexible eLearning (ODFeL) Standards and Accreditation Tool, and a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework in Nigeria’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system. This initiative, aimed at enhancing the resilience, quality, and accessibility of the TVET, is being piloted in five institutions, starting with Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State and Mai Idris Alooma Polytechnic in Yobe State.
The partnership seeks to build on previous efforts by NBTE and COL which developed the ODFeL Standards and Accreditation Tools and the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework. The new project, which runs until May 2025, focuses on the pilot implementation of these frameworks and final validation, which will be instrumental in improving the delivery of ODFeL, thereby providing access to quality TVET education for students across Nigeria using technology.

NBTE Partners with Cisco to Train Over 500 Computer Science Lecturers on New HND Programmes

NBTE Partners with Cisco to Train Over 500 Computer Science Lecturers on New HND Programmes

Kaduna, September 2, 2024 — In a significant move to elevate Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)  in Nigeria, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), in collaboration with Cisco Academy, has launched an extensive training programme aimed at equipping over 500 computer science lecturers with the skills needed to implement newly developed Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes.

Learn About Our "Skills: Beyond Degrees and Diplomas Workshop"

NBTE Applied Research Skills Workshop

Join us for an exclusive skills workshop designed to empower lecturers with practical, interdisciplinary research capabilities using open-source LINUX systems, guided by advanced AI tools. This workshop will enhance both technical knowledge and hands-on research skills essential for academic and industry success.

Date: Nov. 25th-29th, 2024

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Successful Renewal of NBTE Membership in the UNEVOC Network

We are pleased to inform you that the membership of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), which has been a valued member of the UNEVOC Network since 2012, has been successfully renewed. The current membership is valid until 31st December 2027, provided that the UNEVOC Centre continues to meet its membership responsibilities.

 

As you know, the UNEVOC Network is UNESCO's global network of institutions specializing in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). It plays a crucial role in promoting skills development for the world of work and life.

EXPLAINING THE DRAFT 2024 SCHEMES OF SERVICE

NBTE Unveils Revolutionary 2024 Schemes of Service for Polytechnics

 The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) wishes to bring to the attention of the public that the recently approved Schemes of Service for the Polytechnic sector has been circulated and proposals for amendments of grey areas passed to the Mother of Skills in Nigeria, the Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Mrs. Folasade Yemi-Esan, CFR. The 2024 Schemes is a revolutionary document with its recognition of HND holders for the first time, as Graduate Assistants like their University counterparts in our Polytechnics.

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