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The Registrar of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), Dr. Mohamed Aminu Mohamed, has called for a national reawakening on the importance of vocational and technical education.

He stated that the future of Nigeria lies not in paper qualifications but in practical skills that can drive economic self-reliance and industrial growth.

Speaking after a monitoring tour to some schools writing the 2025 NABTEB examinations across Minna, Mohamed noted that Nigeria is at a turning point where traditional white-collar jobs can no longer absorb the growing population of graduates. 

He emphasised the urgent need for young Nigerians to embrace Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a sustainable path to employment and innovation.

The Registrar noted that the awareness of the importance of TVET has not been made known to people, as only 135 people had registered for the TVET as of Tuesday last week, calling for more registrations.

“There has not been enough enlightenment on the importance of TVET in many states. We are doing our best to engage the major stakeholders in the state to improve and ensure that there will be enough participation in the TVET exercise. We must move away from over-reliance on certificates. What you can do with your hands is now more important than what is written on paper,” he said.

Highlighting the gaps between university graduates and technically skilled workers, the Registrar warned that Nigeria risks building industries without a capable workforce if technical training is not prioritised. 

“Even if we establish a thousand factories, we may still face a manpower crisis because we lack the artisans and technicians to keep them running,” he said.

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Mohamed cited Indonesia as a successful model where every graduate, regardless of discipline, must undergo a one-year skill acquisition program. “Whether you studied law or business, you must learn a skill. That’s why everyone is productive over there,” he said.

He added that Nigeria’s path to sustainable development must include technical self-reliance. 

Despite past setbacks caused by policy changes that led to the closure of some vocational centres, Mohamed affirmed NABTEB’s commitment to reviving and strengthening technical education, saying there are already federal technical colleges fully focused on hands-on training, with curricula emphasising 90 per cent practical work and only 10 per cent theory.

The Registrar also disclosed that recently, about 30,000 students sat for entrance exams into technical colleges across the country. 

“That number is promising. It shows growing interest among the youth. Our goal is to make sure these students can produce something tangible by the end of their training,” he stated.

He also bemoaned the low number of students writing NABTEB examinations in the schools he visited, urging principals in the schools to sensitise the students on the need to take up vocational and technical education.

The Registrar said that the reason for the monitoring is for needs assessment and to look at ways of collaborating with the various schools to improve vocational and technical training for the youth.

Mohammed also expressed optimism about the level of organisation and commitment he witnessed in Minna’s schools, noting that NABTEB is ready to partner with institutions like the Minneapolis College to further expand the reach and impact of TVET programs.

He called on government and policymakers to prioritise vocational and technical education to enable Nigeria to compete globally, if the country must survive economically.

Some of the schools visited by the Registrar include the Government Technical College, Minna, the Government Day Science College, Minna and the Police Secondary School, Minna.

He was accompanied with the Niger state NABTEB Coordinator, the NABTEB Zonal Coordinator and other staff.

The fifth substantive Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), Dr. Mohammed-Aminu Mohammed, has pledged to lead by example, and listen to concerns of the management and staff.

He also promised to make decisions that prioritise the board’s and its stakeholders’ best interests.

The NABTEB registrar sought the cooperation of the board’s management team and workers to work with confidence, courage, and conviction, saying their collective efforts today would shape the future of NABTEB.

Mohammed spoke yesterday as he assumed office at a meeting with NABTEB workers at Ikpoba Hill in Benin, the Edo State capital.

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The NABTEB registrar admitted that the tasks ahead were enormous, but he expressed confidence that they would be accomplished with the collective efforts of all stakeholders.

He said: “I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the Federal Government of Nigeria for entrusting me with the leadership of this noble institution. I want to express my deepest gratitude to Mr. President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Minister of Education, Dr. Moruf Tunji Alausa, for the trust they reposed in me to lead this esteemed institution…

“I recognise that I am joining a team of dedicated professionals who have over the years worked tirelessly to uphold the mandate and vision of NABTEB. Your commitment, expertise, and resilience have been instrumental in positioning this institution as a cornerstone of technical and vocational education assessment in Nigeria.”

The National Business and Technical Examination Board (NABTEB) on Thursday announced plans to digitalise its examination processes to improve operational efficiency.

Dr Mohammed Aminu, newly appointed Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of the board  announced the plans while addressing staff at NABTEB’s headquarters in Benin City .

“We will accelerate the digitalisation of our examination processes, from registration to result processing and certificate issuance, to enhance efficiency and reduce errors,” he said.

The new registrar added that Computer-Based Testing (CBT) would be expanded, transitioning more subjects to digital platforms in response to  global trend and rising digital literacy among candidates.

To safeguard exam integrity, he said NABTEB would deploy biometric verification, encrypted question papers, and real-time monitoring systems to prevent malpractice.

Dr Aminu stressed that these initiatives would strengthen public confidence in NABTEB certificates while improving the technical and security aspects of examinations.

He also pledged to prioritise staff welfare through capacity-building programmes, ensuring they stay updated on global trends in educational assessment and administration.

“NABTEB will further engage schools, technical institutions, government agencies, and industry partners to tackle challenges and drive systemic improvements, he added.

Earlier, Director of Special Duties, Olugbenga Ojogbede, described Aminu’s appointment as timely, expressing confidence in his leadership to advance Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

“With your experience and vision, we believe you will steer NABTEB to greater heights,” Ojogbede said, pledging staff support for his administration’s goals.

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The acting Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), Dr. Nnasia Asanga, has emphasized the importance of continuous learning, warning that knowledge, like any resource, becomes obsolete if not nurtured.

Speaking at NABTEB’s National Headquarters in Ikpoba Hill, Benin, Edo State, Asanga reaffirmed his commitment to improving service delivery by working closely with the management team and staff.

He made the remarks yesterday during the closing ceremony of a five-day training workshop for NABTEB staff across Nigeria, with virtual participation. Themed “NABTEB Staff Training Exercise: Learning for Effective Service Delivery – Series 1,” the workshop aimed to enhance staff efficiency and performance.

He said: “As management, we have received appropriate feedbacks, and we are desirous to leverage on them for

better service delivery, while taking cognisance of the limiting factors. Indubitably, during the weeklong programme, we have shared our perspectives, learnt from one another’s experiences, appreciate the roles of each department and its linkages in the actualisation of the goals congruence of the board.

“Kindly be reminded that knowledge, like every resource factor, if not nurtured, becomes obsolete. I therefore urge all of us, as we close this workshop, to take the knowledge, skills, lessons learnt, and the networks you have gained to your department and also apply same in your daily endeavours.

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“As management, we shall continue to sharpen your skills through more workshops and trainings. I am honoured and exceedingly delighted to witness the avalanche of lucid presentations by seasoned professionals from all the departments and key units of the boards for the past five days.”

NABTEB’s acting registrar/chief executive officer also expressed heartfelt appreciation to Almighty God for the vision and wisdom bestowed on the management and staff to organise a resounding and memorable workshop of such magnitude, which witnessed over 550 attendees, spread across Nigeria, with eleven paper presentations.

Asanga disclosed that e-certificates would be issued to the participants, as a token of appreciation for their hard work and commitment.

The Acting Head of Department of Administration of NABTEB, Mr. Henry Johnson, in his address, stated that the training sessions were not just insightful and thought-provoking, but were also entertaining.

Johnson described learning as a never-ending process, while assuring that the concluded training was one in the series of many to come, by way of departmental training and others by external training consults, and declared that the acting registrar and his management were committed to the welfare and professional development of the staff.

The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has released the results of its November/December 2024 National Business Certificate (NBC), National Technical Certificate (NTC), Advanced National Business Certificate (ANBC), and Advanced National Technical Certificate (ANTC) examinations, conducted across 1,825 centres nationwide. 

Announcing the results on Monday, NABTEB’s Acting Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nnasia Asanga, stated that the examinations were successfully held from November 7 to December 7, 2024. 

According to Asanga, out of the 44,226 candidates who sat for the NBC/NTC exams, 29,880 (67.56%) obtained five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. Additionally, 42,431 candidates (95.94%) secured five credits and above, with or without English and Mathematics.

Asanga said: “Analyses of candidates’ enrolments for the examinations indicate that the total enrolment for O’Level candidates was 44,730, consisting of 25,542 males and 19,188 females, who registered for the examinations in 1,825 centres.

“The total enrolment for A-level candidates was 4,095, consisting of 2,725 males and 1,370 females, who registered for the examinations in 571 centres nationwide.

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“Enrolment figures and performance of candidates in the examinations indicate that 44,226 candidates sat for the examinations, representing 98.87 percent of the total enrolment. Out of 40,978 candidates who sat for the various trades at the level of the craft, 33,295 candidates, representing 81.25 percent, were certified as craftsmen. This is higher than the 2023 performance, with 41.16 percent certified as craftsmen.

“At the advanced level, of the 3,892 candidates who sat for the various trades at the master craftsmen, 2,404 candidates, representing 61.77 percent, were certified as master craftsmen. This also is an improvement over the 2023 performance, with 54.82 percent certified at master craftsmen level.”

The acting registrar/chief executive officer of NABTEB, also stated that the performance on five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics, was lower than that of the 2023 November/December results.

He pointed out that the performance on five credits and above, with or without English Language and Mathematics, in 2024, was slightly higher than the performance of 2023.

Asanga noted that in the examinations, 256 candidates, representing 0.53 percent, of the total number of candidates that sat for the examinations, were involved in examination malpractice.

NABTEB’s acting registrar/chief executive officer revealed that the board had started issuing electronic certificates, while noting that candidates who took previous examinations, from May/June 2017 to November/December 2022, can obtain their certificates electronically, thereby making everything?

The newly-appointed Acting Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), Dr. Nnasia Asanga, has announced the release of the 2024 in-school National Business Certificate (NBC) and National Technical Certificate (NTC) examinations’ results.

The results were released after 63 days, in line with the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu.

He disclosed this at NABTEB’s headquarters at Ikpoba Hill, Benin.

Asanga stated that releasing the results after 63 days was an unprecedented milestone while noting that the board intended to further reduce the duration for the release of results in future examinations.

He said: “This achievement is a testament to the management’s unwavering commitment and resilience to the advancement of education, including Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

“It is succinctly believed that the timely release of results will greatly benefit candidates who may wish to use the results for admission into tertiary institutions.

“44,000 candidates, representing 65.34 percent of the total candidates who sat for the NBC/NTC examinations scored 5 credits and above, including English language and Mathematics.

“A total of 62,235 candidates, representing 92.42 percent of the candidates who sat for the examinations obtained 5 credits and above with or without English Language and Mathematics.

“Comparatively, this performance is lower than 2023 in-school NBC/NTC examinations’ results, where 39,220 candidates, representing 73.19 percent, obtained five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics, and 49,529 candidates, representing 92.43 percent of the entire candidates who sat for the examinations obtained five credits and above with or without English Language and Mathematics.”

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Asanga also pointed out examination malpractice had become a pervasive threat to the validity and reliability of educational assessments, eroding trust in the system and undermining the principles of fairness and equity.  

He said: “The scourge of examination malpractice not only betrays the trust of educators and policymakers, but also robs students of the opportunity to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and lifelong learning skills.

“It is against this backdrop that the board has continued to introduce various innovative approaches to combat examination malpractice, to foster a culture of academic integrity, while promoting authentic learning experiences.

“In the examinations under review, 349 candidates, representing 0.52 percent of the total number of candidates who sat for the examinations were involved in examination malpractice.

“Comparatively, a total of 239 candidates, representing 0.45 percent of the total number of candidates who sat for the 2023 in-school certificate examinations were involved in examination malpractice, which implies a slight increase in malpractice incidences.”

Asanga also reiterated that NABTEB had a mandate to conduct examinations and perform skill-based assessments, leading to the award of Business, Vocational, and Technical certificates at both the Ordinary and Advanced levels, with the certifications qualifying individuals for workplace entry and access to tertiary education.

He noted that graduates from various Business, Technical, and Vocational Colleges (at the post-basic education level), as well as those trained in the informal sector such as apprenticeship schemes, could earn qualifications that certify them as artisans, craftsmen, or certified master craftsmen.

Asanga added that the board’s test items were generated and moderated by seasoned academics and professionals, following standard procedures and best practices in assessment in public examinations.

The Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), Prof. Ifeoma Isiugo-Abanihe, yesterday launched a digital certificate platform to make life easier for the board’s stakeholders. 

Isiugo-Abanihe announced this in her welcome address at the opening of NABTEB’s Digital Certificate Platform (NDCAP) at the board’s national headquarters at Ikpoba Hill in Benin, the Edo State capital.

The agency boss described the launch as a proud moment for stepping up its offerings to the Nigerian public.

She said: “One of the major needs of the critical stakeholders, which the board has been striving to meet, even before my tenure, has been that of clearing outstanding certificates.

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“It is interesting to note that this problem will soon become a thing of the past, as candidates located anywhere in the world can go to the Internet and have access to their certificates by visiting the NDCAP.

“Employers of labour and tertiary education institutions now have easy access to verify the authenticity of certificates presented by their employees or applicants. This idea to develop a digital certificate platform, which was birthed under my leadership, will, by the grace of God, make life much easier for all concerned stakeholders of NABTEB in Nigeria and the Diaspora.

“The NABTEB digital certificate platform is a technologically-enforced platform that makes it easy and faster for candidates to get access to their certificates through web devices, including mobile phones.

“It allows candidates to make request, make payment and, thereafter, generate and download their certificates. This will, undeniably go a long way to eliminate the problem of having backlog of outstanding certificates.”

The Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), Prof. Ifeoma Isiugo-Abanihe, on Monday, July 29, launched a digital certificate platform, to make life much easier for the board’s stakeholders. 

Isiugo-Abanihe, in her welcome address at the kick-off of NABTEB’s Digital Certificate Platform (NDCAP) at the board’s national headquarters at Ikpoba Hill, Benin, Edo state, described the launch as a proud moment for the board, which she said had stepped up in its offerings to the Nigerian public.

NABTEB’s registrar/chief executive officer stated that the accomplishment was one of the major functions for which the board was established, which, according to her, was to award certificates for the examinations it was mandated to conduct.

She said: “One of the major needs of the critical stakeholders, which the board has been striving to meet, even before my tenure, has been that of clearing outstanding certificates. It is interesting to note that this problem will soon become a thing of the past, as candidates located anywhere in the world can go to the Internet, and have access to their certificates, by visiting the NDCAP.

“Employers of labour, and tertiary education institutions now have easy access to verify the authenticity of certificates presented by their employees or applicants. This idea to develop a digital certificate platform, which was birthed under my leadership, will, by the grace of God, make life much easier to all concerned stakeholders of NABTEB in Nigeria and the Diaspora.

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“The NABTEB digital certificate platform is a technologically-enforced platform that makes it easy and faster for candidates to get access to their certificates through web devices, including mobile phones. It allows candidates to make requests, make payments, and, thereafter, generate and download their certificates. This will undeniably go a long way to eliminate the problem of having a backlog of outstanding certificates.”

Isiugo-Abanihe also gave an assurance that hard copies of the certificates would quickly and easily be available, which her leadership also accomplished.

She said: “One of the mandates of NABTEB is to conduct examinations, leading to the award of certificates, including the Ordinary Level certificates — that is: the National Business Certificate (NBC) and National Technical Certificate (NTC); the Advanced Level Certificates, consisting of the Advanced National Business Certificate (ANBC), and the Advanced National Technical Certificate (ANTC).”

NABTEB’s registrar/chief executive officer also admonished the candidates worldwide to take advantage of digital platforms, to pick their certificates.