Government-Funded TVET Program: Registration Now Open  

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education, has opened the registration portal for the accreditation of Skill Training Centres (STCs), Vocational Enterprise Institutions (VEIs), and Mastercraft Persons (MCPs). This initiative is part of the nationwide Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Program aimed at equipping Nigerians with industry-relevant skills.  

 Eligibility and Requirements:  

1. Vocational Enterprise Institutions (VEIs)  

   - Must be registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).  

   - Must adopt National Skills Qualification (NSQ)-Based Curricula.  

   - Require at least one qualified instructor per trade (1:40 instructor-to-student ratio).  

   - Must have a Quality Assurance Assessor (QAA) and an Internal Quality Assurance Manager (IQAM), or engage part-time personnel if unavailable.  

2. Skill Training Centres (STCs)  

   - Must be CAC-registered and implement NSQ-Based Curricula.  

   - Each program requires a qualified instructor or an experienced senior artisan with at least NSQ Level 3 certification.  

   - Must have at least one QAA and one certified IQAM or engage part-time personnel if necessary.  

3. Mastercraft Persons (MCPs)  

   - Must possess either a CAC registration or a National Identification Number (NIN).  

   - Must adopt NSQ-Based Curricula.  

   - Must have at least one qualified instructor or experienced artisan with NSQ Level 3 certification.  

   - Training environment must include workshops, restrooms, and records of past training programs and certifications awarded.  

Accredited institutions and individuals will be eligible for government funding to train candidates under the TVET Program.  

 How to Apply  

Interested applicants should submit their registration via the NBTE Digital Portal: www.digitalnbte.nbte.gov.ng/TVET/TVETApplication2

For further inquiries, applicants are encouraged to visit the official NBTE website or contact the board directly.  

Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to skill development in Nigeria! Apply now.