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Nigeria, Uganda move to harmonise skills certification systems

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  • Nigeria and Uganda have partnered to harmonize skills certification systems in technical and vocational education and training (TVET).
  • The collaboration aims to improve graduate employability and build a credible, globally competitive TVET assessment framework for Africa.
  • This initiative seeks to strengthen technical education as a driver of economic development, youth empowerment, and social inclusion across the continent.

The Punch Newspaper is pleased to report on the significant strategic partnership between Nigeria and Uganda, aimed at revolutionizing technical and vocational education and training (TVET) across Africa. This collaboration, formalized during a visit by the Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board to Nigeria's National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), signifies a crucial step towards creating a unified and globally recognized TVET assessment framework.

I must confess, this visit carries an extraordinary significance not just for NABTEB and UVTAB as institutions, but for the broader TVET landscape across the African continent.

— Dr Mohammed MohammedRegistrar and Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, speaking on the importance of the partnership.

Registrar and CEO of NABTEB, Dr. Mohammed Mohammed, highlighted the profound importance of this engagement, emphasizing that it goes beyond institutional cooperation to bolster the entire TVET landscape on the continent. He rightly pointed out that Africa's development is intrinsically linked to a robust TVET system capable of producing skilled and employable graduates. NABTEB's commitment to aligning its certifications with global standards and labor market needs is a testament to Nigeria's dedication to fostering economic growth and social inclusion through education.

The Ugandan delegation, led by Engineer Albert Akovuku, underscored the historical and institutional ties between the two nations, viewing this partnership as a reaffirmation of their shared Pan-African legacy. Uganda's aspiration to adopt a digital, industry-driven, and competency-based assessment system, in line with its Vision 2040, is a forward-thinking approach that Nigeria is proud to support. This exchange of knowledge and best practices in assessment methodologies and quality assurance processes is vital for mutual progress.

Our certificates must command global respect and our graduates must be truly employable.

— Dr Mohammed MohammedRegistrar and Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, emphasizing the goals of the collaboration.

This initiative is particularly significant from a Nigerian perspective as it positions NABTEB as a continental leader in TVET reform. It demonstrates Nigeria's capacity to not only meet its own developmental goals but also to extend its expertise to fellow African nations, fostering a spirit of collaboration and shared progress. The focus on harmonizing skills certification is a practical and impactful way to enhance the mobility and employability of African youth, directly addressing a critical need for continental development.

We are not strangers, but partners in the progress of the African continent.

— Engineer Albert AkovukuTeam lead of the Ugandan delegation, highlighting the historical ties and collaborative spirit.
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