NABTEB CEO: Technical Education Key to Nigeria's Growth

Dr. Muhammed Aminu Muhammed, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), declared that technical education remains Nigeria's strongest pathway to employment and entrepreneurship. Speaking during an inspection of the 2026 NABTEB examinations at the Federal Technical College in Awka, Anambra State, he emphasized that the future of Nigeria depends on equipping young people with practical skills that will enable them to create jobs.

This year, 167,000 candidates are sitting for the examinations nationwide, with 226 candidates taking papers at the Awka center. Dr. Muhammed expressed satisfaction with the organization of the examinations and noted improvements in the conduct of the exams compared to previous years, attributing this progress to stronger supervision by school principals and better coordination by NABTEB officials.

He stressed that the practical component of NABTEB examinations is central to the board's mission to produce graduates with employable skills that can transform lives and contribute meaningfully to the nation's economy.