NBTE Plans to Eliminate Non-Applied Science Courses

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) announced its intention to phase out non-applied science courses during a session with the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Polytechnics and Higher Technical Education in Abuja. Bugaje, representing the NBTE, emphasized the need for polytechnics to revert to their core and statutory training curriculum.

He pointed out that poor funding remains a significant challenge for the Board's operations, stating, “The major challenge affecting the NBTE is funding and we are also working to clamp down on illegal centres.” Bugaje also mentioned a recently released KPMG report that reviewed the NBTE's activities, which included startling revelations about funding issues and recommended the reorganization of the agency. The Committee, chaired by Hon. Fuad Kayode Laguda (Rep, Surulere I), assured that it would study the KPMG report, analyze its findings and recommendations, and make appropriate recommendations to address the challenges facing the Board.