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Technical education is Nigeria's fastest job creation route, says NABTEB CEO

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Technical education is Nigeria's strongest path to employment and economic growth, according to the National Business and Technical Examinations Board.
  • The board's CEO, Dr. Muhammed Aminu Muhammed, emphasized equipping youth with practical skills to create jobs rather than seeking white-collar employment.
  • Over 167,000 candidates nationwide are taking this year's NABTEB examinations, with improvements noted in supervision and coordination.

Technical education is Nigeria's most effective route to jobs, entrepreneurship, and economic advancement, stated Dr. Muhammed Aminu Muhammed, CEO of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB). During an inspection of the NABTEB exams at Federal Technical College, Awka, Muhammed stressed that Nigeria's future hinges on equipping young people with practical skills for job creation.

Technical education remains the Nigeria’s strongest pathway to employment, entrepreneurship and national economic growth.

— Dr Muhammed Aminu MuhammedStating the importance of technical education during an inspection of examinations.

"The future of Nigeria depends on equipping young people with practical skills that will enable them to create jobs rather than wait endlessly for white-collar jobs," he said. Muhammed observed that effective leadership within schools directly impacts student performance and the quality of education.

The future of Nigeria depends on equipping young people with practical skills that will enable them to create jobs rather than wait endlessly for white-collar jobs.

— Dr Muhammed Aminu MuhammedEmphasizing the need for job creation skills over traditional employment.

Nationwide, over 167,000 candidates are participating in this year's examinations. The Awka center alone has 226 candidates. Muhammed expressed satisfaction with the organization at the Awka center, noting it as one of the most organized technical colleges he has visited. He commended the smooth conduct of the practical examination despite the large student numbers.

Effective leadership within a school naturally reflects in students’ performance and the quality of teaching and learning.

— Dr Muhammed Aminu MuhammedCommenting on the impact of school leadership on student outcomes.

Muhammed highlighted significant improvements in this year's examinations compared to the previous year. He attributed this progress to stronger supervision by principals, better coordination by NABTEB officials, and enhanced support from security agencies. The Registrar reiterated that the practical component of NABTEB exams is crucial for producing employable graduates who can transform their lives and contribute to the national economy. Expanding technical education, he maintained, is vital for reducing unemployment, empowering youth, and building a more productive economy.

In every area, this year’s examination is better than last year’s.

— Dr Muhammed Aminu MuhammedAssessing the improvements in the current year's examinations.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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