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 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

Zero Waste Day webinar photos
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

Third Cohort Screenshot
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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