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.

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”.

 

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, COMMONWEALTH OF LEARNING VALIDATE 12 AI-GENERATED EBOOKS FOR NATIONAL DIPLOMA SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME

 

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), has successfully concluded the second phase of the Trainer-in-the-Loop Artificial Intelligence (TiL-AI) Workshop, resulting in the validation of twelve (12) eBooks for the National Diploma (ND) Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) programme.

PUBLIC NOTICE ON VERIFICATION AND ENQUIRY SERVICES

NATIONAL BOARD FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION (NBTE)

The general public, government agencies, private organizations, institutions, employers, and other stakeholders are hereby informed that the Inspectorate Department of the National Board for Technical Education has introduced service charges for verification and enquiry services relating to institutions, programmes, certificates, and accreditation status under the purview of the Board.

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

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

 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.