The successful conduct of the maiden National Common Entrance Examination into TVET Class 1 has been lauded by the Federal Ministry of Education, describing it as an historic step toward revitalizing technical education in Nigeria.
This was made known by Dr Muibat Adenike Olodo Director of technology and Science who was represented by Mr Kehide Osinake Deputy Director Vocational during the monitoring exercise of Common Entrance into Federal and 32 States Technical Colleges held on June 14, 2025. The examination recorded a total of 29,256 candidates across Federal and State Technical Colleges nationwide, with 22,995 applying specifically to Federal Colleges. While monitoring the exercise at the Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo, Dr. Olodo commended the smooth coordination and impressive turnout.
She emphasized that the initiative is designed to equip Nigerian youth with practical, industry-relevant skills to address unemployment and shift the country’s economic focus from consumption to productivity.
Also present during the monitoring exercise was the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, Dr. Aminu Mohammed, who described the initiative as a strategic move to reposition technical education. He confirmed that approximately 30,000 JSS3 students participated nationwide.
Dr. Mohammed further explained that candidates will be placed into trades such as electrical installation, tailoring, and solar maintenance based on their exam scores and aptitude data. He stressed that skills acquisition which are not merely paper qualifications but holds the key to national economic growth. He added that successful students will be provided with starter packs and have access to Bank of Industry loans to establish small businesses or gain employment. Results of the examination are expected within three weeks.
He also disclosed that plans are underway—under the leadership of the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa—to transition future entrance examinations into a computer-based testing (CBT) format.
This landmark achievement signals a bold new chapter for Nigeria’s education sector. The Federal Ministry of Education calls on parents, educators, industries, and development partners to support the collective effort of building a skilled and self-reliant generation.
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Boriowo Folasade
Director, Press and Public Relations
