A total of 30,000 candidates participated in the 2025 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) entrance examination conducted on Saturday across Federal Technical Colleges in Nigeria.
The examination was organized by the Federal Government through the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB).
While monitoring the exercise at the Federal Technical College, Orozo, Abuja, NABTEB Registrar and CEO, Dr. Mohammed Mohammed, described TVET as a transformative initiative aimed at equipping Nigerian youth with practical, industry-relevant skills and promoting human capital development.
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He emphasized that the exam serves not only to admit students but also to assess their individual strengths and match them with appropriate vocational trades such as electrical installation, tailoring, and solar maintenance.
“The era of paper qualifications is phasing out. We are now in the era of ‘what can you offer?’” Dr. Mohammed stated, lamenting Nigeria’s reliance on foreign artisans for basic construction tasks.
He highlighted that training under the TVET programme would range from six months to one year, depending on the chosen trade. Graduates will receive starter packs and may access business loans to kickstart their enterprises.
“This is not just about skill acquisition, it’s about job creation and economic empowerment,” he added.
A selection committee comprising principals, NABTEB officials, and representatives from the Federal Ministry of Education will oversee the admission process. Results will be released within 21 days.
