The Federal Government has flagged off the 2025 entrance examination for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) into Federal Technical Colleges across Nigeria, with over 30,000 candidates participating in the exercise nationwide.

The examination is being conducted by the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB).

The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, Dr Mohammed Aminu Mohammed, who monitored the exercise, said adequate arrangements have been made to ensure a smooth and seamless examination.

He spoke while monitoring the examination at the Federal Technical College, Orozo, Abuja, on Saturday.

Recall that the Federal Government had recently announced free tuition, accommodation, and feeding for students in Federal and State Technical Colleges as part of the TVET programme.

The students would also receive a monthly stipend of ₦22,500. This initiative aims to boost TVET participation and equip Nigerian youth with practical, industry-relevant skills.

Speaking during monitoring of the entrance examination, the Registrar of NABTEB, Dr Mohammed, described it as a beautiful and exciting federal government project, saying that the aim is to equip Nigerian youth with industry-relevant skills while reshaping the country’s approach to human capital development.

He emphasised that the examination is not just a means of selecting students but also a strategic tool for determining individual strengths and aligning them with specific trades.