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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.

Summary of Formal TVET Institutions Under NBTE's Regulatory Purview

Category

Public

Private

Total

Polytechnics

Polytechnics

91

103

194

Allied Institutions 

Specialised Institutions

50

93

143

Colleges of Agriculture

31

1

32

Colleges of Health and Nursing Sciences

Colleges of Health Science

66

65

131

College of Nursing Science

92

62

154

Technical Colleges

Technical Colleges

150

3

153

Total

480

327

807

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”.

 

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.

NBTE Centre of Excellence Hosts Webinar to Commemorate International Day of Zero Waste

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On December 14, 2022, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution during its seventy-seventh session, designating March 30 as the International Day of Zero Waste, to be observed annually. This global initiative promotes Sustainable Consumption and Production, aiming to raise awareness about responsible resource use, minimize waste generation, and improve waste management practices worldwide. According to the United Nations, "Households, small businesses, and public service providers generate between 2.1 billion and 2.3 billion tons of municipal solid waste every year – from packaging and electronics to plastics and food. However, global waste management services are ill-equipped to handle this, with 2.7 billion people lacking access to solid waste collection and only 61–62 per cent of municipal solid waste being managed in controlled facilities." In commemoration of this significant day, the NBTE Centre of Excellence, a UNESCO-UNEVOC Centre, organized a webinar on Thursday, April 4, 2024, for the TVET community. The webinar aimed to raise awareness about zero waste and share innovations for converting waste to wealth within TVET institutions.

NBTE Introduced 312 TVET Teachers to Digital Competency

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Following the launch of the online workshop aimed at introducing digital literacy competency for TVET teachers, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has successfully introduced 312 TVET teachers to digital competency. The first phase of the intensive one-week online competency-training was conducted in three cohorts for participants from 39 TVET Institutions across the country. The workshop, organized by the NBTE Centre of Excellence for TVET in collaboration with eLearning Consult, emphasizes practical applications of digital tools and strategies to enhance teaching and learning in vocational education settings.

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NBTE and Commonwealth of Learning Partner to Develop Framework for ODFeL Implementation in Nigeria

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The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) have signed a Contribution Agreement to support the development of a framework for the implementation of Open, Distance and Flexible e-Learning (ODFeL) in Nigeria. The initiative aimed to strengthen the resilience of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system in Nigeria. It involves the development of a Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for ODFeL, Standards and Accreditation Tools for ODFeL, and the review of the ODFeL Policy for the TVET sector.

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NBTE Launched Online Workshop to Introduce Digital Literacy Competency for TVET Teachers

Digital Literacy Workshop
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has launched an online workshop aimed at introducing digital literacy competency for TVET teachers. The intensive one-week training is tailored to equip Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) teachers in Nigeria with essential digital competence skills. The workshop emphasizes practical applications of digital tools and strategies to enhance teaching and learning in vocational education settings. The inaugural cohort of the workshop, which began on Monday, February 19, 2024, was inaugurated by the Executive Secretary, Prof. Idris M. Bugaje, represented by his Special Assistant, Prof. Diya’uddeen Basheer Hasan.

The Illegal Activities of Novelty Polytechnic, Kishi, Oyo State

novelty poly
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has received several petitions and complaints against the Novelty Polytechnic, Kishi which alleged that the Polytechnic is offering unapproved programmes and also operating illegal campuses existing either as outreach/study centres or satellite campuses. The Board in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS) carried out discreet investigations on the allegations. Findings of the investigations revealed that there is an act of outright violation of government policy on the Ban on Satellite Campuses and Outreach/ Study Centres by the Novelty Polytechnic, Kishi, Oyo State as well as a contravention of the Board’s Regulations on Offering Unapproved Programmes and Affiliations with other Institutions.
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