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How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by Pakute(op): 4:08pm On Apr 22

For many years, enrolment figures into Nigeria’s Technical Colleges were low. This was due to the society and parents’ apathy towards Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

The Technical Colleges became science based than a place where students could learn practical training and acquire required skills. It was an annual ritual for the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) to lament on the low focus on TVET.

Last year, President Bola Tinubu turned the tables on TVET which led to huge admission seekers into Federal and State Technical Colleges. The President’s focus was to make TVET as the anchor for national development.

The Federal Science and Technical Colleges were renamed Federal Technical Colleges. Enrolment into Junior Secondary Schools in the colleges were scrapped.

Checks showed that admission seekers into the FTC for the 2025/2026 session soared by 287.76%. A total of 7,546 students enrolled for the TVET examination in 2024 while 29,260 students enrolled for the examination in 2025 after President Tinubu rolled out incentives for TVET students. The incentives included free tuition, payment of N22,500 monthly stipend and start-up package after graduation.

For a successful implementation of the President’s initiative, the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF), was introduced to technical education for a dual-mode and dual certification a reality through NABTEB assessments.

On Monday, the Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) begun a five-day visit to Nigeria to understudy the country’s TVET architecture.

Chairperson of the Finance, Human Resource & Administration Committee who lead of the Ugandan delegation to NABTEB, Engr. Albert Akovuku, said they specifically choose Nigeria to foster a partnership rooted in excellence and the shared advancement of TVET.

Engr. Akovuku explained that the Uganda goverment, as part of its vision 2040, merged the Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) and the Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT) to form UVTAB whose mandate include technical education. He said the Uganda’s vision 2040 envisioned a transformed economy powered by a skilled and adaptable workforce.

“We have specifically chosen Nigeria for this engagement because your TVET architecture, pioneered and refined by the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), serves as a sophisticated blueprint for our own reforms.

“We recognize NABTEB’s decades-long contribution to Nigeria’s economic resilience, a journey that precedes and inspires Uganda’s current transformation".

“Our aspirations are anchored in Uganda’s Vision 2040. We seek to move beyond theory, transitioning toward a digital, industry-led, and competency-based assessment model that empowers our workforce to solve real-world problems.”

Engr. Albert Akovuku, expressed optimism that the interactions would culminated to a meaningful exchange of knowledge and the eventual signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

“Such an agreement will not only formalize our collaboration but will serve as a cornerstone for a sustainable, bilateral TVET framework that benefits the youth of both Uganda and Nigeria.

Honorable Minister, we are ready to learn, to share, and to build together.”

Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, Dr. Mohammed Aminu Mohammed, called on the meeting to come up with a roadmap for a stronger, more integrated, and more impactful TVET assessment partnership between Nigeria and Uganda.

Dr. Mohammed urged UVTAB to explore the possibilities of mutual learning and bilateral cooperation.

He said Africa’s development story could not be complete without a strong, well-coordinated, and credible TVET assessment framework, adding that, the coming together of NABTEB and UVTAB was a powerful step in the right direction.

According to him, “This visit carries an extraordinary significance not just for NABTEB and UVTAB as institutions, but for the broader TVET landscape across the African continent.

“Nigeria and Uganda are two great nations united by a shared vision to harness the transformative power of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a catalyst for sustainable economic development, youth empowerment, and social inclusion.

“This benchmarking visit is a deliberate, strategic engagement of minds, a convergence of purpose, and the beginning of what promises to be a robust and enduring partnership.”

Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, said the visit reflected shared commitment to strengthening TVET systems across Africa.

Represented by Assistant Director, Technology and Science Education, Mr. Kolawole Osundeyi, the Minister said the Nigeria government has strengthened State Technical Colleges and Federal Technical Colleges (FTCs) through infrastructure upgrades, curriculum modernization, and improved teacher capacity development, thereby enhancing practical skills acquisition.

His words, “In an era defined by rapid technological change, evolving labour market demands, and increasing global interdependence, collaboration among sister institutions such as UVTAB and NABTEB is both strategic and necessary.

“I commend the Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) for this initiative and for choosing NABTEB as a partner in this important exercise.

“It is therefore my expectation that this benchmarking visit will produce actionable outcomes, deepen institutional linkages, and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of TVET in our respective countries.”

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Ugandan govt delegation visits to understudy Nigeria’s Technical, Vocational Education model

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Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by DeltaBachelor(m): 4:12pm On Apr 22

lol. They have started again o. Reforms where the masses are suffering in their numbers. God please come to our aid o

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Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by Image123(m): 4:14pm On Apr 22

Zoom96:
This reform no reach masses

Sorry Mr masses. Let it reach you na. Apply

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Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by Jacoban20: 4:14pm On Apr 22

Endless damage control by the Government of propaganda

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Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by tukdi: 4:14pm On Apr 22

Audio reforms

Please take a moment to write a quality post with at least 20 characters.
This will make the forum more interesting for everyone.

Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by Jacoban20: 4:14pm On Apr 22

You need another bag of rice?

Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by damiloladuke: 4:15pm On Apr 22

DeltaBachelor:
lol. They have started again o. Reforms where the masses are suffering in their numbers. God please come to our aid o

You'll be alright Las Las

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Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by deji17: 4:16pm On Apr 22

This is a good initiative, one that is worthy of emulation by other countries.

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Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by SmartPolician: 4:16pm On Apr 22

How can the FG pay the trainees 22k not even 50k? Is that enough for transport or feeding for a month? 😏

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Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by MEGAWATCH: 4:16pm On Apr 22

The are inviting suffering and struggling for their country.

Somebody should tell them that all Tinubu and his officials are doing is trial, error and propaganda.

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by Lithiumite: 4:17pm On Apr 22

Obidients won't see thus,its price of fuel and rice they are monitoring every minute but deliberately downplay the tremendous efforts this givt is making in education......this new TVET initiative by tinubu is pivotal for establishing a new generation of skilled technical workforce to power the vision $1tr:30 agenda of this govt......how many technical schools did obi build in anambra and how many technical students did he support.

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Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by theophorus(m): 4:17pm On Apr 22

Anybody wen go take over from BAT, need to prepare ooo. Cos wetin the guy don start too plenty for some people to handle.

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Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by Zionmdde: 4:18pm On Apr 22

deji17:
This is a good initiative, one that is worthy of emulation by other countries.

What exactly is the good initiative

I repair robots sha, in case something goes wrong

Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by Lithiumite: 4:19pm On Apr 22

SmartPolician:
How can the FG pay the trainees 22k not even 50k? Is that enough for transport or feeding for a month? 😏

How many did atiku cater for when he was VP,how much did obi pay any of them when he was gov.

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Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by TechCapon(m): 4:19pm On Apr 22

uganda is a poor country. If what tinubu did is great it should attract rich countries. God punish uganda

Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by SonOfWords(m): 4:19pm On Apr 22

Five years from today, Nigeria's model of this vocational education and training is going to be comatose and Uganda, which is allegedly copying this model today, would have finessed it with spectacular and continual results.

Except an initiative is meant to benefit the ruling class, every other so-called masses-oriented endeavour is usually left to rot and eventually become non-existent.

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Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by SmartPolician: 4:21pm On Apr 22

Lithiumite:
How many did atiku cater for when he was VP,how much did obi pay any of them when he was gov.

This is the dumbest response I have seen today

Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by MANNABBQGRILLS: 4:22pm On Apr 22*

For many years, enrolment figures into Nigeria’s Technical Colleges were low.
This was due to the society and parents’ apathy towards Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

People that attend such Technical schools abroad comes out to make lots of money,
It is hot cakes for them.

But in our darling nation, People look down on them mostly.
God save Nigeria

We pray things turns out for the better after this.

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Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by Chijeep(m): 4:25pm On Apr 22

Data boys news.
Believe it on your own peril

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Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by sammsimm(m): 4:27pm On Apr 22

Obidense won't believe this type of news.. They only want to hear bad news about this country so that they can blame Tinubu as usual.

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Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by Basic123: 4:29pm On Apr 22

You will celebrate bad news about your country from a source but become sad and challenge the credibility of a good news from the same source because you hate the president in power.

You will now go to church on sunday or mosque on monday and pray to God to give power to you or your prefered candidate ro rule over the same country.YOU DEY TAKE GOD FOR A FOOL?!

cool

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Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by dozymars(m): 4:31pm On Apr 22

Thrash news filled with apc lies.

Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by Chucks13: 4:34pm On Apr 22

Enemy of Nigeria will nevver see this and we will give them glasses to see proper...

Nonsense

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Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by JuanDeDios: 4:36pm On Apr 22

Pakute:
https://thenationonlineng.net/how-tinubus-reform-in-tvet-attracted-ugandan-govt/

This was a brilliant move by President Tinubu. It's how we tackle the issue of importing tile layers and plumbers from Benin Republic. i hope implementation is done well and sustained.

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Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by DatNiggaDaz: 4:36pm On Apr 22

Ask the faaake certttifficcate hollldderr to show Nigerians his own and he will hire 1000 SANs crying of irreparable damage

A fraud with a faaake certttifficcate hollldderr has no plan or idea about reforms. All is propaganda from the usual coven

Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by JuanDeDios: 4:37pm On Apr 22

DeltaBachelor:
lol. They have started again o. Reforms where the masses are suffering in their numbers. God please come to our aid o

This, sir, is how you help the masses in their numbers.

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Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by TimeManager(m): 4:38pm On Apr 22

This is why the President blamed poor planning for Nigeria's challenges. For so many years, Government in the past had no plans to develop certain key sectors that could have helped today. Technical institution was one area long abandoned by Govts.

-Kiss the truth!

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Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by Ballmer: 4:39pm On Apr 22

Sebi reforms suppose de serve you salad.so you do not suffer consequences of previous failed govt your as been tru.

DeltaBachelor:
lol. They have started again o. Reforms where the masses are suffering in their numbers. God please come to our aid o

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Re: How Tinubu’s Reform In TVET Attracted Ugandan Government by nedu666: 4:39pm On Apr 22

Why do you guys keep lying that fed govt is paying trainees 22k.

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