NBTE Bulletin A PUBLICATION OF THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY March - April, 2017 Vol. 4 No. 4 ISSN NO:2141-9590 Snippets on NBTE Board Chairman Minister Inaugurates Councils of Fed Polys Prof. Modupe Adelabu The inauguration ceremony which Executive Secretary was held on the 11th May, 2017 at the Dr. Masa'udu A. Kazaure, mni National Universities Commission NBTE Vision and Mission (NUC) secretariat in Abuja was also followed with a two-day retreat to Vision sensitize the new council members To be a world class regulatory body for the promotion of Technical and o n t h e o p e r a t i o n s o f t h e Vocational Education and Training polytechnics. in In his address, the Minister h i g h l i g h t e d s o m e o f t h e Mission To promote the production of skilled responsibilities of Governing technical and professional Councils to include, general manpower for the development and management, overall control of sustenance of the national economy finances, appointment, promotion, Core Mandate welfare and discipline of staff, and To coordinate all aspects of Mal Adamu Adamu urged the members to avoid Technical and Vocational Education Hon Minister of Education unnecessary intervention in the falling outside university education he Honourable Minister of day-to-day running of their NBTE Statutes institutions. th Education, Mal. Adamu ? NBTE enabling Act No. 9 of 11 Adamu has inaugurated the “There are clear cut areas of January, 1977 newly reconstituted Governing operation for the council and ? Education (National Minimum TCouncils of Federal Polytechnics in the institution's management. You must Standard and Establishment of country with a charge to members of the avoid unnecessary rancor between Institution Act No. 16 of August you and management”. The 1985 councils to ensure judicious use of and Act No. 9 of 1993 resources that come to their institutions. Cont. on Page 2

No. of Institutions under NBTE FG Reconstitutes Boards of FME Parastatals Purview resident ?Polytechnics 114 G C F R h a s a p p r o v e d t h e ?Colleges of Agriculture 35 Preconstitution of the Governing Boards of 19 parastatals under the Federal ?Colleges of Health Ministry of Education with the Sciences 35 appointment of Prof Modupe Adelabu as ?Specialized Institutions 26 the Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Board for Technical ?Innovation Enterprise Institutions Education (NBTE). (IEIs) 141 The Honourable Minister of Education, ?Vocational Enterprise Mal. Adamu Adamu who conveyed the Institutions(VEIs) 77 approval in a release which was signed by Mrs. P.C Ihuoma, the Director Press in the ? Technical Colleges 171 Total: 599 Ministry, said the reconstitution of the Prof. Modupe Adelabu Cont. on Page 2 Chairman, NBTE Governing Board Lawal Y. Hafiz, Chima A. Ejiofor, Ansa O. Ndem, Jacob A. Abang (Editor), Esther Damisa, Fatima Abubakar, Nafisa Abba, Suleiman S. Gwarzo (Secretary) Aliyu I. Hassan (Graphics) Abdullahi Isah (Cameraman) website: www.nbte.gov.ng, All enquiries to: [email protected] NBTE Bulletin FG Reconstitutes Boards ... Sen. Mallam Kaka Mallam Yale, Cont’d from front page (NLN). National Teachers Institute; Prof. boards is for a period of 4 years. Others are Dr. Abuubakar Saddiq, Other chairmen and their agencies National Examination Council are as follows; Prof Ayo Banjo, (NECO); Prof Gidado Tahir, National Universities Commission National Commission for Mass (NUC); Wantareh Paul Ulongo, Literacy, Adult and Non-formal National Education Research Education (NMEC); Dr. Gidado Development Council (NERDC); Bello Akko, National Commission Chief Emeka Nwajiuba, Tertiary for Nomadic Education (NCNE); E d u c a t i o n T r u s t F u n d Prof. Leonard Karshima Shilgba, (TETFUND); Hon. Dr. Ekaete National Board for Business and Obon Okon, National Institute for Technical Examination Board E d u c a t i o n P l a n n i n g (NABTEB); and Prof. Adamu Beiki, Administration (NIEPA); Dr. Teachers Registration Council of Mahmud Muhammed, Universal Nigeria (TRCN). Basic Education Commission Also, Alhaji Maigari Dingyadi is the (UBEC); and Prof. Zainab Alkali, chairman of National Commission National Library of Nigeria for Colleges of Education (NCCE); Minister Inaugurates Councils ... Cont’d from front page Minister warned. Mal. Adamu stated that the ministry decided to subject members to a retreat in order to equip them with the knowledge and skills required to perform effectively and efficiently. He said, “Through retreats, government equips members with the knowledge and skills to lead this level of education to higher positions.” While reiterating President From left: Chairman House Committee on Education, Hon Suleiman Aminu, Chairman Buhari's commitment to rapid Senate Committee on Tertiary Institution, Sen. Jibrin Barau and ES NBTE, Dr. M. A. development of the Technical and Kazaure at the inauguration ceremony. Vocational Education sector, the minister lamented that efforts of government in this regard are hampered by the persistent corruption in the sector. He urged council members to embrace the whistle blowing p o l i c y o f t h e p r e s e n t administration, noting that the policy is constitutional and also a l o n g s t a n d i n g c u l t u r a l responsibility of all citizens. According to the minister “Whistle blowing should not be restricted to financial crimes alone, it is mandatory for all stakeholders in Cross section of members of Governing Councils of Federal Polytechnics at the Cont. on Page 9 inauguration. Page 2 NBTE Bulletin Minister Inaugurates Councils ... Cont’d from page 2 reiterated the support of the Ministry of Finance. the education sector to utilize and National Assembly to take In a vote of thanks, the Chairman of embrace it even if it is about Technical and Vocational Education the Governing Council of the yourself.” and Training (TVET) in Nigeria to a Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu, He further urged the members to higher level. Alh. Mohammad Abubakar while delve into agricultural skills The ceremony proceeded with a training in line with the current retreat in which the Executive thanking the government for the g o v e r n m e n t ' s p o l i c y o f Secretary of National Board for confidence it reposed in them gave diversifying the economy to non- Technical Education, Dr. M.A the assurance that members shall oil sector. He noted that skills Kazaure presented the lead paper on not do anything that will damage development is prominent in the “Role of Governing Councils in the their reputations. recently launched Economic Administration of Recovery and Growth Plan, 2017 – Polytechnics”. 2020, as a strategy for improving Other presenters employment outcomes and i n c l u d e d t h e increasing productivity and growth Director of State in Nigeria. Security Service “The responsibility of providing o n “ Te r t i a r y Nigeria's large young population Education and with the knowledge and skills S e c u r i t y needed by the labour market Challenges in largely rest on you. You must, Nigeria”; Federal therefore provide the right skills to C h a r a c t e r HME, Mal. Adamu Adamu flanked by HMSE, Prof Anthony prepare graduands for the labour Anwuka (right) and ES NBTE, Dr M. A. Kazaure (left) during the Principles, its inauguration market”, the Minister stated. Implementation, Also, the Honourable Minister of Challenges and State for Education, Prof. Anthony P r o s p e c t s i n Anwuka has urged members of the T e r t i a r y governing councils to take their Institutions”, by appointment seriously as their role the Chairman is vital to national development. Federal Character Prof. Anwuka said councils are not Commission; and meant to fight management of their “ C o r r u p t i o n , institutions, rather the members are Ethics and Extant supposed to provide wise counsel R u l e s ” b y to their managements to ensure that Chairman ICPC things are done accordingly and Chairman stressing that, “remember that there EFCC. is no money in these institutions to HME, Mal Adamu Adamu while presenting appointment letter to a O t h e r s a l s o be shared, rather council members Council Member (right). Middle is ES NBTE are supposed to bring in something included “Public into the various polytechnics and Procurement Act not take out, so if you are looking to 2007 and Public take out instead of bringing in, then P r o c u r e m e n t you are in the wrong place”. Processes” by the T h e C h a i r m a n o f S e n a t e Director General Committee on Tertiary Education B P P ; a n d and TETFund, Sen. Jibrin Barau “Budgetary and and his counterpart at the House B u d g e t Committee on Tertiary Education Implementation and Services, Rt. Hon. Aminu Processes” by the Suleiman also delivered their ES NBTE, Dr M. A. Kazaure while presenting the keynote address goodwill messages in which they Director, Budget at the retreat for members of governing councils of Federal Office, Federal Polytechnics in Abuja Page 3 NBTE Bulletin DG ITF Visits NBTE, Seeks Collaboration with Board he Director General of Industrial Training Fund T(ITF), Sir Joseph Ari has e x p r e s s e d t h e n e e d f o r collaboration with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to uplift Technical and Vocational Education (TVE) in l i n e w i t h t h e p r e s e n t a d m i n i s t r a t i o n p o l i c y o f diversifying the economy to enhance national growth. The Director General who stated this during a courtesy visit to the Board in said he was also at the Board to consult with stakeholders including NBTE, NUC and NCCE on how to DG ITF, Sir Joseph Ari (1st right) and ES NBTE Dr M. A. Kazaure (2nd right) with reorganize the Students Industrial officials of ITF during visit to Kaduna. Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) in order to move the scheme forward. He said his agency intends to o rg a n i z e a s t a k e h o l d e r ' s conference later in the year to brainstorm on how the scheme should be run stressing that the conference will require the active participation of chief executives. He further disclosed that ITF was repositioning with a view to becoming a leading partner in the production of qualified and highly skilled manpower to enhance ES NBTE and DG ITF (4th & 5th, right) with officials of NBTE and ITF during ITF DG's production in the industrial sector visit to the Board in Kaduna and to also export skills to the rest to carry out a critique on two draft nation. He recommended the need of the world. curricula which it has submitted to for training of the ITF staff as The Director General further the Board. quality assurance managers. urged the Executive Secretary of Responding, the NBTE Executive He further announced that the NBTE to agree to present a paper Secretary, Dr. Masa'udu Adamu Honourable Minister of Education at the proposed stakeholders Kazaure congratulated Sir Joseph has approved the request of the conference which he noted is Ari on his appointment as the DG, Fund to establish and operate an intended to leverage the SIWES ITF and gave the assurance of the Innovation Enterprise Institution scheme and take comprehensive Board's cooperation with the Fund. (IEIs). decision on how the scheme The Executive Secretary said there The Executive Secretary urged the should go. is the need to partner with the ITF to introduce the Teacher He appealed to the Board to grant industries to know the manpower Industrial Training Scheme approval for the mounting of four and skills they need to transform (TIWES) to also afford the new programmes by the Fund and Nigeria into an industrialized teachers industry experience. Page 4 NBTE Bulletin PCNI to Collaborate with NBTE on TVE Training in North East delegation from the Office of While urging the Board to assist the The Executive Secretary stated that the the Presidential Committee committee in fulfilling its mandate and different categories of youths should be Aon North East Initiative also consider appointing the PCNI given skills through training with the (PCNI) subcommittee on education liaison officer in the Board, Engr Umar National Vocational Qualifications was at the National Board for gave the assurance that the Committee (NVQ) to rise through the six stages of Technical Education (NBTE) in was working hard to reposition NVQ which is equivalent to HND. Kaduna to seek for collaboration with education through the provision of He advised that vocational centres and the Board in the development of infrastructures, Technical Vocational technical colleges should be standard education and to be a major Education and Training and skills established, stressing that each stakeholder especially in the area of development. Technical College is supposed to have Technical and Vocational Training in Responding, the Executive Secretary four vocational centres in a local Nigeria's North East. of NBTE, Dr. M. A Kazaure government and for every four Engr. Mohammed Gambo Umar, mni appreciated the PCNI for the visit, Technical Colleges there should be a who represented the chairperson of the congratulated the team on a well- polytechnic. committee, Prof. Hauwa Biu stated deserved appointment. He gave the The Executive Secretary who pledged that the body was set up by President assurance that the Board will give its the Board's readiness to collaborate Buhari with regards to situation of maximum cooperation to the with the Committee announced the education in Nigeria, and north-east in Committee to achieve the goal for appointment of Engr. Suleiman Yusuf particular. He said the body is charged which it was created. with the responsibilities to coordinate as the PCNI Desk Officer. and facilitate all aspects of education in the North-East and to promote accountability and transparency. “About 49.8% of North East children are dropouts with having the highest number, while the literacy rate stands at 18.1% only, the rest are stack illiterates which forms the bedrock of insurgency in the region” Engr. Umar noted. He further stated that the major problems facing education in the zone include unqualified teachers, inadequate infrastructure, poorly equipped and insufficient laboratories among others. ES NBTE (6th right) and PCNI team leader (7th right) with officials of NBTE during the visit. Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa Hosts 19th NIPOGA he Federal Polytechnic T e n n i s , Nasarawa, Ta e k w o n d o , Tplayed host to over 4,000 T e n n i s a n d athletes drawn from over 81 Volleyball (male polytechnics across the country for and female). the 19 t h edition of Nigeria Rector of the Polytechnic Games (NIPOGA) host institution tagged NASARA 2017. and President of The games which held between 26th N I P O G A April and 7th May, 2017 witnessed Council, Prof. sports men and women competing A b d u l k a d i r Saidu Shettima for laurels in no fewer than t h fourteen games including said the 19 edition of the Deputy Gov of Nasarawa State, Mr Silas Ali-Agara cutting the tape Athletics, Badminton, Basketball to declare the 19th edition of NIPOGA games open (male and Female), Chess, sporting fiesta Football (male and female), was unique as it incorporated The rector who expressed Handball (male and female), developing the Nigerian youth appreciation to the NIPOGA Hockey, Judo, Scrabble, Table through sports. Cont. on Page 11 Page 5 NBTE Bulletin NABTEB Seeks Upgrade of Curriculum he Registrar, National Business and Technical TE x a m i n a t i o n B o a r d (NABTEB), Prof. Ifeoma M. Isiugo-Abanihe has said that there is the need to upgrade the NABTEB curriculum beyond the level of master craftsman going by the comprehensive nature of Te c h n i c a l a n d Vo c a t i o n a l Education and Training (TVET) The Registrar stated this when she led a delegation of the management of NABTEB on a courtesy visit to ES NBTE Dr M. A. Kazaure (right) with NABTEB Registrar Prof Ifeoma Isiugo-Abanihe the National Board for Technical during the meeting Education (NBTE) in Kaduna. Prof. Isiugo-Abanihe commended the Board's effort in taking the TVET sector to the next level, but decried the situation whereby some universities reject NABTEB certificates at the point of entry with the excuse that the NABTEB curriculum is not up to the entry requirements. She therefore called for the review of the curriculum to be at par with NECO, WAEC. She further commended the ES NBTE & Registrar NABTEB (middle) with officials of NBTE and NABTEB during the meeting in Kaduna. collaboration between her Board and the NBTE on the development f o r r e g u l a r and institutionalization of the review of the National Vocational Qualification curriculum and Framework (NVQF) in the country, equipment to noting that it will make the meet the needs certification more flexible and of society and robust. She expressed the need for o t h e r training of more NABTEB stakeholders. assessors to meet the requirements In his remark, of the NVQF. D e p u t y Responding, the Executive D i r e c t o r , Secretary Dr. Masa'udu Adamu T e c h n i c a l Group photograph of the ES NBTE and Registrar NABTEB with Kazaure called for resuscitation of C o l l e g e officials of NBTE and NABTEB in Kaduna. the Joint Action Committee Division NBTE, Mallam Husseini Also, the Desk Officer, NVQF (NBTE-NABTEB) where issues Muhammad advised that technical Engr. S.M. Yusuf who spoke on the concerning the two bodies can be and science subjects should not be certification of the NVQs informed tabled. separated in the technical colleges. that NABTEB has the sole Dr. Kazaure argued that NABTEB He said another major problem is responsibility for quality assurance certificate holders are supposed to that of conflict between NERDC and awarding of certificates. be feeders to the polytechnic and and NBTE curriculum. He urged He said that NVQF was born due to not the universities. He said the that the no accreditation no lack of placement of some curriculum is based on the needs of examination law should be enforced certificates in the scheme of the society hence; there is the need on the Technical Colleges. service. Page 6 NBTE Bulletin SERVICOM Holds 1st National Policy Dialogue on Service Delivery he Secretary to the decision makers in the public and quality and effective service G o v e r n m e n t o f t h e private sectors on citizen's delivery to Nigerians. Tfederation, Engr. Babachir expectations. She disclosed that the result David Lawal has described He also added that the dialogue will oriented service planned by her effective service delivery as the seek to improve government office will focus on culture change in the public service that will evolve major pillar for realizing the connection with the citizens noting through a crop of Efficient change Agenda of the present that as government look for Productive, Incorruptible and administration effective and efficient medium for Citizen Centered (EPIC) service. Engr.Lawal stated this during the provision of goods and services for st While commending SERVICOM opening ceremony of the 1 the benefits of its citizens the for initiating the policy dialogue, National Policy Dialogue on efficacy of public service is critical. she explained that the effort points service delivery organized by In her address, the Head of Civil to the present administration's SERVICOM under the auspices of Service of the Federation, Mrs. genuine concern for efficient the Office of the Secretary to the Winifred Oyo-Ita said the dialogue service delivery in the country Federal Government held at the came at a time the service was Dignitaries in attendance included State House Banquet Hall, Abuja. developing a new and oriented Civil Ministers, chief Executives of He said the aim of the forum is to Service in Nigeria and tasked Government Parastatals, top seek ways to critically enhance SERVICOM to intensify its military and paramilitary personnel citizen -focused Service Delivery, s e n s i t i z a t i o n d r i v e i n a l l as well as SERVICOM Nodal and sensitize the public and government agencies toward Officers in all the MDAs. NBTE Scribe Commends Customs Boss for Elevating HND Holders xecutive Secretary of the Kazaure expressed his N a t i o n a l B o a r d f o r profound appreciation ETechnical Education, Dr. on behalf of the Masa'udu Adamu Kazaure has T e c h n i c a l a n d expressed deep joy over the Vocational Education abolishment of the dichotomy that ( T V E ) s e c t o r i n existed between the Higher Nigeria. National Diploma (HND) and I n h i s r e s p o n s e Bachelor of Science (BSc) at the t h r o u g h a l e t t e r Nigeria Customs Service (NCS.) r e f e r e n c e d Dr. Kazaure who conveyed this in a NCS/ADM/MGT/001 commendation letter to the /S.29/C, the CGC Comptroller General of Customs, t h a n k e d t h e Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd) Management of the said the elevation of HND holders Board and stated that to Grade Level 8 was in line with the approach was in t h e C i r c u l a r r e f . tandem with the 3 key HCSF/EPO/EIR/CND/100/ST/98 point mandate given to dated 8th September, 2016 from the him on assumption of office of the Head of Civil Service Dr M. A. Kazaure, mni office to restructure, Executive Secretary, NBTE of the Federation. reform and improve “Your prompt compliance with the revenue generation. had earlier abolished the dichotomy circular has not only portray the Col. Hameed who noted that the between HND and BSc at the Custom Service as progressive, but implementation of the mandate was Nigeria Customs Service by a pacesetter in the ongoing service initially misconstrued for other adopting and implementing wide reform initiative of the sinister motives, expressed his government directive to bridge the present administration”, the determination to bring sanity to the divide that existed between holders Executive Secretary said. service and the country in general. of the two degrees where the HND While commending the CGC for It would be recalled that the holders are now equal their his fair-rounded approach, Dr. Comptroller General of Customs counterparts with BSc. Page 7 NBTE Bulletin ES Inaugurates NBTE Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit he Executive Secretary of National Board for TTechnical Education (NBTE), Dr. Masa'udu Adamu Kazaure has inaugurated the newly reconstituted Anti- Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) of the Board. In a brief ceremony at the NBTE Secretariat in Kaduna, Dr. Kazaure said that the exit from service of the former chairman of the Unit informed the need for the reconstitution of new members of the unit. He called on the newly inaugurated members to work closely and effectively with the ICPC to tackle problems not only in NBTE but also in the polytechnic sector. ES NBTE (3rd right) with officials of NBTE and ICPC during inauguration of NBTE ACTU He urged them to look into the Unit in Kaduna illegalities in the sector and find a lasting solution to them going by the anti-corruption crusade of the present administration. In a goodwill message by the ICPC Chairman, Mr. Ekpo Nta who was represented by the North West Zonal Commissioner of the Commission, Mr. Olusegun Adigun said the directive for the establishment of ACTU was given to all MDAs as far as 2001. He said the ACTU is supposed to s e r v e a s o n e o f t h e implementation mechanisms for the corruption prevention mandate of the ICPC. Members of NBTE ACTU Unit while taking the oath of allegiance during the inauguration He charged the members of the ceremony unit to use the appointment as a ahead. The ACTU team has Arc Kabir turning point for ensuring that the Responding on behalf of the Dayybu as chairman, while Board does its business in a more members of ACTU, the Chairman, Tijjani Sule, Bashir Danmulki, accountable and transparent Arc Kabir Dayyabu thanked the Ibrahim Salihu, Yusuf Barau and manner. E x e c u t i v e S e c r e t a r y a n d Maryam Usman Daura are W h i l e u rg i n g t h e n e w l y Management for the confidence members. inaugurated members to be they repose in them and gave the The oath of allegiance was vigilant and attentive, he enjoined assurance that the team will work administered on the team by all staff of the Board to lend their diligently and leave up to Manniru Muhammad of the ICPC support to the Unit on the task expectation. office Kaduna. Page 8 NBTE Bulletin COHEADS Tasks Rectors on Integrity during UTME Supervision o u n c i l o f H e a d s o f enjoined all the polytechnics to key Polytechnics and Colleges of into it. He said the polytechnics CTechnology in Nigeria should utilize the opportunity to train (COHEADS) has charged rectors to and certify staff in line with the showcase intelligence, integrity and guidelines and procedures. expertise as their services are being The Executive Secretary said that the engaged to supervise the 2017 skill acquisition centre is an informal Unified Tertiary Matriculation type of education whereby assessors Examination (UTME). will be verified by a verifier while the Arising from its 136th Regular awarding body issues the certificate. meeting held on 28th March, 2017 at The Chairman of COHEADS who is the NBTE auditorium in Kaduna, the the rector of polytechnic, Council charged the rectors not to Ilorin Polytechnic, Alh. Masud Ilelu compromise the process, but to urged the rectors to key into skills support the effort of the Joint acquisition centres which will be of Alh Masud Elelu Chairman COHEADS and Rector Kwara Admission and Matriculation Board immense help to their communities. State Polytechnic Ilorin (JAMB) in organizing a credible Also, the Secretary General of examination as well as provide equal Commonwealth Association of with NBTE in raising the campaign to platform for the candidates. Polytechnics in Africa (CAPA), Dr. take TVET to a greater height, urging In his remarks, the Executive Olubunmi Owosu, said NBTE has them also to meet up their Secretary of NBTE, Dr. Masa'udu gone far in setting up NVQF in subscription of the CAPA annual Adamu Kazaure who was also Nigeria. He expressed appreciation dues and support Nigerians to take present at the meeting expressed the for the effort of the Executive elective positions in CAPA. need for the creation of skills Secretary for taking Technical and The commonwealth Association of acquisition centres in the country. Vocational Education Training Polytechnics in Africa is based in Dr. Kazaure stated that standards (TVET) to another level in Nigeria Nairobi, Kenya with the vision to be and guidelines for establishing these and Africa at large. the voice of TVET which is very centres will be set and therefore Dr. Owosu charged rectors to work relevant today than ever. Bill to End Discrimination against HND Passes Second Reading he bill for an act to abolish the discrimination between Tbachelor degree and Higher National Diploma (HND) in the same profession has passed the second r e a d i n g i n t h e H o u s e o f Representatives. The bill was passed on 11th April 2017 during a plenary session to prohibit the existing dichotomy between both certificates. Hon. Isa Ali and Hon. Edward Pwajok who co-sponsored the bill which is seeking to create equal employment and promotion opportunities for graduates of .Hon Isa Ali Hon Edward Pwajok polytechnic with that of the university. holders are placed on GL 7 and otherwise. The policy of government Following his statement, Hon. Isa terminates at 14. He said that it is has been very consistent, but when it said HND holders in the country illegal and therefore should come to becomes a law, everybody will have suffer serious let down and an end. to comply.” discrimination over the years which He said “There have been circulars Contributing to the debate, Hon. in turn affect their career pursuit. He issued by the Head of Service at Pwajok said a research he carried out said that the dichotomy allows holder different times either to direct that on both certificates shows that the of first degree to be placed on GL 8 both university graduates and HND discrimination has no moral and terminates at 17 while HND holders be treated equally or justification. Page 9 NBTE Bulletin Registrars of Health Practitioners Bodies Meet ES NBTE egistrars of the Committee of Health Practitioners in RNigeria were at the office of the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Dr. Masa'udu Kazaure to discuss issues that would move the health sector forward. While briefing the Executive Secretary on the visit, the chairman of the committee, Alhaji Muhammad Ibrahim said they Meeting of NBTE Management with Registrars of Health Practitioners Bodies in were in Kaduna to strengthen Kaduna relationship with the Board and to explore areas of collaboration to eradicate quackery in the system. Alh Muhammed who commended the Board's efforts in moving the TVET sector forward, called for a scheme of work for the new programmes before introducing them to the institutions as well as the closure of programmes offered in the teaching hospitals across the country and advised that the courses should be moved to the Group Photograph of ES and NBTE officials with Registrars of Health Practitioners colleges and polytechnics. Bodies during the visit in Kaduna Also Speaking, Mrs. Akande The representative of the Nursing Vo c a t i o n a l Q u a l i f i c a t i o n Olufunke, representing Medical and Midwifery Council of Nigeria Framework (NVQF) in the country R e h a b i l i t a t i o n T h e r a p i s t (NMCN), Alheri Yusuf appreciated for the development of skills and Registration Board (MRTRB) said the flexibility the Board has competences of Nigerian artisan, that it will be preferred if the introduced but argued that since technicians and technologists. National Diploma Programmes each practitioner has its peculiar He commended the chairman of the are run for three years with problem; members of the committee committee for initiating the practical inclusive to qualify the should meet the board and find a meeting, stressing that it will bridge students to be practitioners instead lasting solution to their problems. the communication gap between the of the one year Industrial Training In his response, the Executive Board and the registrars. outside the school. Secretary of NBTE, Dr. M.A. The Ag Director, Monotechnics The registrar, Dental Technologist Kazaure while welcoming the Department, Mrs. Helen Oduntan Registration Board (DTRB), Dr. committee said that the Federal further expressed the need for the Olaiya S. Olayinka on his path Ministry of Education has relaxed health sector regulatory bodies to suggested a- 4 year direct HND the criteria for the establishment of assist the NBTE in the development p r o g r a m m e f o r a l l t h e institutions in the country in order to of curriculum. She enjoined the professionals in the sector while expand access to education, bodies to sign a Memorandum of Prof. Uzordike of the Optometrists explaining that this informed the Understanding (MoU) with the and Dispensing Opticians reason for the increase in the Board and also consult the Board on Registration Board of Nigeria number of private technical and structures that are required for the (ODORBN) said the status quo be vocational institutions. institutions while also advising that maintained as the ND is the middle The Executive Secretary further only competent and reliable manpower. She said that nothing s t a t e d t h a t t h e B o a r d i s representatives should be sent to should go beyond the given s p e a r h e a d i n g t h e participate in the Board's minimum standard of education. institutionalization of the National accreditation exercise. Page 10 NBTE Bulletin NBTE, NATEN Holds Workshop on Revenue Mobilization and Grant Proposal Writing s part of efforts to diversify to carry out their activities. Dr Kazaure who was represented the economy, the National In his opening remark, the b y t h e A g . D i r e c t o r o f ABoard for Technical Executive Secretary of NBTE, Dr. M o n o t e c h n i c P r o g r a m m e s E d u c a t i o n ( N B T E ) i n M A Kazaure said the apathy to the department, Mrs. Helen Odutan collaboration with Network for practice and involvement in said, “The Board is particularly Agricultural Technical Education agriculture by Nigerians in recent interested in the trend, and will in Nigeria (NATEN) organized a time is a source of great concern insist on entrepreneurship skills w o r k s h o p o n R e v e n u e under the able leadership of development in all programmes Mobilization and Grant Proposal President Muhammadu Buhari. within the institutions under her Wr i t i n g f o r N e t w o r k o f “Therefore the need of refocusing purview”. Agricultural Education and the interest of the youth in T h e E x e c u t i v e S e c r e t a r y Training Colleges. Agriculture is the way forward to c o m m e n d e d N AT E N f o r The three day workshop which was organizing the workshop and increase the country's fortune and expressed the hope that the held at the NBTE Centre of also keep the teaming population of intended goals of the workshop Excellence for TVE in Kaduna, youth gainfully employed, thereby which is to bring about much aimed at equipping the colleges taking them off the streets and needed economic growth of our and other institutions on how to reducing the prevalence of social dear country Nigeria would be access funds from donor agencies ills in the society”. achieved. ... Nasarawa Hosts 19th NIPOGA Cont’d from page 5 right we may not have the stated that NIPOGA was one of opportunity to put up the sporting the biggest sporting fiestas in facilities that we are seeing today” the country, adding that the While urging participants to game will compete or perhaps maintain the NIPOGA spirit of dwarf the National Universities sportsmanship, the rector added Games (NUGA) due to the that irrespective of ethnic and number of constituents. religious differences, Nigerians He noted that the game provides need each other in their day to day a good avenue for talent hunt endeavours as no one individual and urged athletes to take can live in isolation and survive. advantage of the fiesta to excel The rector said the NIPOGA in their sporting carrier, while Council brought the A3 Foundation also admonishing them to to the games to emphasize the need compete in a healthy rivalry and for youths to leverage on sports to avoid drugs and other negative become entrepreneurs. influences. The Chief Executive Officer of A3 In his goodwill message, the Foundation, and widow of the late Executive Secretary of the former governor of , ES Representative, NBTE Director of Physical National Board for Technical Prince Abubakar Audu, Hajiya Planning, Tpl Ekpenyong Ekpenyong (right) Education (NBTE), Dr. M.A. Aisha Audu-Emeje said her with the Rector Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa Kazaure implored athletes to foundation put up an active social Prof Abdulkadir Saidu Shettima (left) during strive hard to win laurels, not by centre at the host polytechnic in the opening ceremony of the games. order to produce entrepreneurship Nasarawa State, Mr. Silas Ali- all means, but honourably and by minded youths at the end of the Agara who represented the state decency to uphold the tenets of the fiesta. governor at the occasion said the games. She said the Foundation was also state was solidly behind the games. The Executive Secretary who was able to bring to the games the According to him, “Hosting the represented at the event by the former Super Eagle's coach, Mr. NIPOGA will in the long run add Board's Director of physical Samson Siasia and other grassroots value to what the Nasarawa state Planning and Development, TPl. sports promoters to boost athletes' government was doing in the state”. Ekpenyong Ekpenyong, added that the NBTE holds the games in high morale to put in their best in the The Deputy Governor, who esteem considering the important competition. unmasked the 19th NIPOGA mascot Also, the Deputy Governor of to declare the games open, further Cont. on Page 12 Page 11 IPPIS Meets Rectors, Bursars and Unions of Federal PolytecNBhTEn Builcletsin fficials of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel OInformation System (IPPIS) held an interactive m e e t i n g w i t h h e a d s o f polytechnics, bursars and unions of Federal Polytechnics in Nigeria. The meeting which held at Kaduna was organized by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to sensitize participants on the IPPIS policy of the Federal Government. In his address, the leader of the team, Mr. Stephen Ojo said the aim of the IPPIS is to centralize payment and payroll system to ensure convenient and prompt payment of staff remuneration with minimal wastage. Other objectives of the IPPIS DFA Mal Sayyid Haruna and Director CoE Former Board DFA Alh Isa Sulaimanu and according to Mr. Ojo include easy Dr Amina Idris at the IPPIS training other participants at the meeting storage, updating and retrieval of as laudable, adding that the about. He therefore urged the p e r s o n n e l r e c o r d s f o r meeting is necessary to give an Federal Polytechnics to key into administrative and pension insight on what the IPPIS is all the system. processing. It also aids manpower th planning and budgetary with ... Nasarawa Hosts 19 NIPOGA correct personnel emoluments of Cont’d from page 11 t h e F e d e r a l G o v e r n m e n t role it plays in fostering Employee at any point in time. friendliness in the polytechnic While suggesting that institutions system. should be sensitized and the Other goodwill messages were problems of shortfall should be received from rectors and provosts resolved in the institutions before of polytechnics and colleges of technology across the country. the polytechnics are enrolled in Dignitaries at the opening the IPPIS, he said “Similar ceremony included top politicians, interactive meetings have been traditional rulers including the extended to other regulatory Emirs of Nasarawa, Keffi, the Etsu bodies like the NUC and NCCE Nupe and his counterpart from which also have peculiarities that Agatu among others. the IPPIS will take care of, Meanwhile, the games ended on th provided all the details are Sunday, 7 May, 2017 with the submitted and the pension Fund Polytechnic, Ikorodu 19th NIPOGA Mascot Administration number is correct emerging the overall winner. host Polytechnic, Federal employees will be captured”. O t h e r s i n c l u d e d F e d e r a l Polytechnic, Nasarawa took fourth and fifth position respectively. In his remark, the NBTE Polytechnic, Ad-Ekiti and Yaba Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin Executive Secretary, Dr. M. A College of Technology, Yaba Lagos which emerged second and third was granted the hosting right for Kazaure applauded the IPPIS for th position respectively, while Nuhu the 20 edition of the games the initiative which he described Bamali Polytechnic, Zaria and the scheduled for 2019. Page 12 NBTE Bulletin Briefs from the National Newspapers

Leadership p.19 9/03/2017: Lecturers urged To Indigent Scheme: The management of Federal Acquire ICT Skills: Lecturers of the Federal Polytechnic, Bida has launched its indigent scheme Polytechnic Bida have been urged to take the (LS) which is designed to support students who are acquisition of computer very seriously as it is a criterion unable to afford their school fees. for promotion. Daily Trust p.32 06/04/2017: Reps moves to Daily Sun p.12 14/03/2017: Amosun upgrades establish federal poly in Dukku: The House of MAPOLY, to re-establish Ogun poly: Representatives has passed for second reading a bill Governor, Ibikunle Amosun has signed into law, a bill that seeks to establish a Federal Polytechnic in Dukku upgrading the state owned Moshood Abiola . Polytechnic (MAPOLY), , to Moshood Leadership p.6 11/04/2017: Customs Moves HND Abiola University of Science and Technology Holders On salary to salary GL.8: The controller Abeokuta. General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali, has announced Leadership p.10 21/03/2017: Fed Poly Nasarawa to that HND holders on salary Grade level 07 in the Establish Research Directorate, Flexible Skills service are automatically moved to Gl. 08 while the Devt: The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, supplementary will be made for their arrears. Professor Shettima Abdulkadir has said that the Daily Sun p.12 12/04/2017: Bill to Equate HND institution will soon establish a directorate of research with University Degree passes Second Reading: and flexible skills development. The House of representatives yesterday passed for a The Guardian p.32 21/03/2017: Lawyers wants second reading, a bill for an Act, seeking to end the age Polytechnic Members of Staff Suspended over long dichotomy between Higher National Diploma Court Case: As the newly appointed acting rector, Auchi Polytechnic, Dr. Sunny Jimah settles to tackle (HND) and University degrees. challenges facing the institution, a lawyer R.A Daily Trust p.32 13/04/2017: Nasarawa poly Muhammad has written to the management of the introduces autotronics: The rector Nasarawa state polytechnic, requesting that 12 of its staff be suspended polytechnic Lafia, Dr.Silas Gyar says the institution as a result of an alleged criminal charge against them in has introduced new courses during the 2016/2017 court. academic session including autotronics and The Nation p.25 23/03/2017: African Union mecatronics. The rector has said the institution is celebrates ENACTUS power project: The African awaiting a team from National Board for Technical Union Foundation has selected H-power project of the Education (NBTE) for the restoration of lost ENACTUS Nigeria as one the African most innovative accreditation of courses in the school. projects presented and showcased at inaugural session The Guardian p.22 20/04/2017: German Govt of African Economic Platform organized by the makes case for vocational training: The German foundation. Government has charged Nigeria to strengthen efforts Leadership p.10 23/03/2017: Bida Poly Trains towards economic resuscitation through Vocational Students on Entrepreneur: The entrepreneurship skills Development especially among youths. education of Federal Polytechnic, Bida has begun to The Guardian p.8 26/04/2017: FG Set to Bridge train students of the institution to acquire practical skills Skills Gap in Educational System: The Federal on how to be self-reliant using modern strategies. Ministry of Education has announced plans to bridge Leadership p.23 23/03/2017: Communities the widening gap between quality of graduates and the Patronize Federal Polytechnic Bida Made actual needs of industries. Equipment: Communities in Bida, have This Day p.33 26/04/2017: Monarch Tasks Poly begun to use Federal Polytechnic Bida's made Management on Industrial Devt. Curriculum: A agricultural machines and equipment. royal father, The Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Leadership p.28 28/03/2017: Vocational Training Adewale Shotobi has called on the management of will Unlock Potentials of Youths: The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige said polytechnics in the country to focus on the various training in emerging vocational trades is key to curricular that will produce the manpower needed to unlocking the potentials of Nigerian youths and drive the industrial development and other policies of stemming the tide of unemployment. government. Daily Trust p.7 03/04/2017: Accurate Data Key to Leadership p.46 08/05/2017: Al-Makura To Qualitative, Functional Education Says Minister: Partner Federal Poly Nasarawa on Skills Minister of state for Education, Mr. Anthony Anwukah, Acquisition: The Nasarawa state Government is set to has stressed the need for accurate information data in collaborate with the Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa in educational research and planning at all levels of the area of skills acquisition, youth and women government. empowerment and other vulnerable members of the Leadership p.10 03/04/2017: Bida Poly Launches society. Page 13 NBTE Bulletin Death on 9th November 1968 hails from Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State. He joined the services of the Board on 1st August, 2002 as a Personnel Office II. He is survived by his mother, wife, daughter and other relatives. Mallam Gambo who was the Secretary General of the B o a r d ' s S e n i o r S t a f f Association, (TEBSSA), has s i n c e b e e n b u r i e d i n accordance with Islamic rites.

alam Lawal Bello Mal. Lawal Bello Roni Mal. Gambo Abdullahi Imam Roni, a chief driver been buried in accordance with a l l a m G a m b o of the Board passed Islamic rites. He is survived by M st Abdullahi Imam, a on after a brief illness on 1 a wife and six children. MPrincipal Human April, 2017 at the age of 51. NBTE Bulletin commiserates Resources Officer of the Board Mal. Roni who hails from Roni with the families of the th died after a brief illness on 8 in joined the deceased and prays the April 2017 at the age of 49. services of the Board 3rd almighty God grant their soul Malam Gambo who was born November, 2010. He has since eternal rest. Bereavement 13 t h April 2017 after a protracted illness. The Child Birth al. Usman Sani of deceased is survived by a wife, t h e H u m a n daughter, aged mother and r. Anu Adeniran, R e s o u r c e s other relatives. He has since Deputy Director M R e s e a r c h a n d Department lost his brother, been buried in accordance M Ibrahim Dewu on Thursday with Islamic rites. Statistics Division of the Academic Planning, Research daughter, Nneka Ogechukwu and ICT Department was Marriage Abia in marriage to Kenechi blessed with a baby girl, rs. Susan Abia , Kurtis Onechie on 22nd April Ifeoluwa, Josephine, Prosper, L a b o r a t o r y 2017 at the Cathedral Church Iyannula, Ayomikun, Adeotu, MTechnician at the of the Advent of Nigeria, Life Abike–Aro on the 2nd April, NBTE Clinic gave out her Camp, Gwarinpa Abuja. 2017.

Baby Ifeoluwa Josephine Adeniran The Couple with the brides parents Mr & Mrs Abia Page 14 NBTE Bulletin

MARCH - APRIL BIRTHDAYS March Birthdays NAME Birthdays Department 1. Idehen Regina 9th March Clinic, ES Office 2. Emmanuel Jacob Peter 2nd March Audit, ES Office 3. Adamu Lawal Bello 8th March Finance & Accounts 4. Suleiman Hamsatu 27th March Finance & Accounts 5. Waziri I Bala 19th March Finance & Accounts 6. Ibikunle Sola-Loko 17th March Human Resources 7. Danjuma M. Kajuru 2nd March Human Resources 8. Idris Yakubu 4th March Human Resources 9. Adamu Lawal 1st March Human Resources 10. Musa Hamidu 28th March Human Resources 11. Sagir Alhaji Umar 2nd March Human Resources 12. Kabiru Dayyabu Moh'd 12th March Physical Planning 13. Ahmed B. Salehijo 27th March Programmes 14. Musa Binta 15th March Programmes 15. Nsan Nsan Tiku 19th March Programmes

April Birthdays 1. Farouk Sakinatu 24th April ES Office 2. Mohammed Hajara 2nd April Finance & Accounts 3. Tahir Sani Usman 20th April Finance & Accounts 4. Idris Idris Zakari 19th April Finance & Accounts 5. Afegbua F.M .B 24th April Human Resources 6. Damisa Esther 17th April Human Resources 7. Odubu Ayaebi Oweiba 30th April Human Resources 8. Buba Lawan Sule 12th April Human Resources 9. Jidda Mohammed 7th April Human Resources 10. Abba Nafisa 1st April Human Resources 11. Rabiu Musa 1st April Human Resources 12. Gambo Sabo 14th April Human Resources 13. Onipede Rotimi 3rd April Human Resources 14. Awan Samuel 24th April Human Resources 15. Zubairu Aminu 15th April Human Resources 16. Yakubu Abdulkarim 1stApril Human Resources 17. Adeniran Anu Joseph 30thApril Academic Planning 18. Abang Jacob Akem 19th April Academic Planning 19. Rufa'i Halima Ladidi Moh'd 30th April Physical planning 20. Aliyu Hassan Imafidor 6th April Academic planning 21. Sani Rabi 18thApril Academic planning 22. Jumare Moh'd Kabir 4thApril Programmes 23. Tanko Esther Timothy 4th April Programmes 24. Miri Ebipade Micheal 19th April Programmes 25. Hassan Aliyu 21st April Programmes

NBTE Bulletin wishes all of you a happy birthday and many happy returns. Page 15 NBTE Bulletin

APPROVED POLYTECHNICS 9.Dorben Polytechnic, Bwari, Abuja. FEDERAL 10.Eastern Polytechnic, Port Harcourt, . 1.Airforce Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna, . 11.Fidei Polytechnic, Gboko, . 2.Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Afikpo, 12.Gboko Polytechnic, Gboko, Benue State 3.Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, 13.Global Polytechnic, Akure, 4.Federal Polytechnic Ado – Ekiti, 14.Grace Polytechnic, Surulere, Lagos State. 5.Federal Polytechnic, Bali, 15.Heritage Polytechnic, Ikot Udota, Eket, 6.Federal Polytechnic, , 16.Ibadan City Polytechnic, Ibadan 7.Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State 17.Igbajo Polytechnic, Igbajo . 8.Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu, 18.Interlink Polytechnic, Ijebu-Jesa, Osun State 9.Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State 19.Kalac Christal Polytechnic, Lekki, Lagos State. 10.Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, 20.Kings Polytechnic, Ubiaja, Edo State 11.Federal Polytechnic, Idah, Kogi State 21.Lagos City Polytechnic, Ikeja, Lagos State. 12.Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State 22.Lens Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State 13.Federal Polytechnic Ile Oluji, Ondo State 23.Lighthouse Polytechnic, Benin City, Edo State 14.Federal Polytechnic, K/Namoda, . 24.Marist Polytechnic, Umuchigbo, Iji-Nike, Emene 15.Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, 25.Nacabs Polytechnic, Akwanga, Nasarawa State 16.Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa 26.Nogak Polytechnic, Ikom, Cross Rivers State 17.Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri, . 27.Our Saviour Institute of Science, Agriculture & Tech. Enugu, Enugu State. 18.Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State 28.Prime Polytechnic, Jida Bassa, Ajaokuta, Kogi State. 19.Federal Polytechnic Oil and Gas Bonny, Rivers State 29.Ronik Polytechnic, Ejigbo, Ikeja, Lagos State. 20.Federal Polytechnic, Oko, 30.Shaka Polytechnic, Benin City, Edo State. 21.Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, Akwa Ibom State. 31.St. Mary Polytechnic, Kwamba, Suleja, Niger State 22.Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure, Jigawa State. 32.Sure Foundation Polytechnic, Ikot Akai, Ukanafun LGA, Akwa Ibom State 23.Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna, 33.Temple Gate Polytechnic, Aba, . 24.National Institute Of Construction Technology, Uromi, Edo State 34.The Polytechnic, Igbo-Owu, Kwara State 25. Institute of Tech. & Environmental Studies, NAITES, Makurdi, 35.The Polytechnic, Ile Ife, Osun State. 26.Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun, . 36.The Polytechnic, Imesi-Ile, Osun State. 27.Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin-Kebbi, . 37.The Polytechnic Otada Adoka, Otukpo, Benue State 28.Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos State. 38.Tower Polytechnic, Dugbe, Ibadan. STATE 39.Trinity Polytechnic Uyo, Akwa Ibom State 1.Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara 40.Uyo City Polytechnic, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State 2.Abia State Polytechnic, Aba 41.Valley View Polytechnic, Ohafia Abia State 3.Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic, Ijebu-Igbo 42.Wolex Polytechnic, Iwo, Osun State. 4.Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi 5.Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola COLLEGES OF AGRICULTURE 6.Akwa Ibom State College of Art & Science, Nung Ukim 1.Akperan Orshi College of Agriculture, Yandev 7.Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua 2.Anambra State College of Agriculture Mgbakwu 8.Bayelsa State College Of Arts & Science, Yenogoa 3.Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Danbatta 9.Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo 4. College of Agriculture 10.Cross Rivers State Institute of Technology and Management, Ugep 5.Binyaminu Usman Polytechnic Hadejia, Jigawa State 11.D.S. Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, Itori-Ewekoro 6.College of Agriculture & Animal Health, Bakura 12.Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku 7.College of Agric & Animal Science, DAC-ABU, Mando, Kaduna 13.Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara 8.College of Agriculture, Jalingo 14.Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro 9.College of Agriculture, DAC-ABU, Kabba 15.Edo State Institute of Technology and Management, Usen 10.College of Agriculture, Lafia 16.Gateway Polytechnic, Saapade 11.College of Agriculture, Zuru 17.Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic, Katsina 12.Edo State College of Agriculture, Iguoriakhi 18.Ibarapa Polytechnic, Eruwa 13.Enugu State Polytechnic, Iwollo 19.Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo-Ohaji 14.Federal College of Agriculture, Akure 20.Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu 15.Federal College of Agriculture, Moor Plantation, Ibadan 21.Jigawa State Polytechnic, Dutse 16.Federal College of Agriculture, Ishiagu 22. Polytechnic, Kano 17.Federal College of Agricultural Produce, Kano 23.Ken Sarowiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Rivers State 18.Federal College of Animal Health & Production Tech., Ibadan 24.Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja 19.Federal College of Animal Health & Production Technology, Vom 25.Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin 20.Federal College of Fisheries & Marine Technology, VI, Lagos 26.Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu 21.Federal College of Forestry, Jericho Hill, Ibadan 27.Mai-Idris Alooma Polytechnic, Geidam 22.Federal College of Forestry, Jos 28.Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta 23.Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Afaka 29.Nasarawa State Polytechnic, Nasarawa 24.Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technology, Baga 30.Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru 25.Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technology, New Bussa 31.Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria 26.Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin Kowa Gombe 32.Ogun State Institute of Technology, Igbesa 27.Federal College of Land Resources Technology, Kuru, Jos 33.Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki 28.Federal College of Land Resources Technology, Owerri 34.Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke 29.Federal College of Wildlife Management, New Bussa 35.Osun State Polytechnic, Iree 30.Mohamet Lawan College of Agriculture, Maiduguri 36. Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi 31.Niger State College of Agriculture, Mokwa 37.Port-Harcourt Polytechnic, Port Harcourt 32.Oyo State College of Agriculture, Igbo-Ora 38.Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri 33.Plateau State College of Agriculture, Garkawa 39.Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo 34.Samaru College of Agriculture, DAC-ABU, Zaria 40.The Polytechnic, Ibadan 35.Yobe State College of Agriculture, Gujba 41.Umaru Aliyu Shinkafi Polytechnic Sokoto, 42.Zamfara State College Of Arts and Science, Gusau COLLEGES OF HEALTH SCIENCES 1.ABUTH, School of Health Information Management - Zaria. PRIVATE 2.AKTH, School of Health Information Management - Kano. 1.Al-Hikma Polytechnic Karu Nasarawa State 3.UCTH, School of Health Information Management,Calabar. 2.Allover Central Polytechnic, Sango Ota, Ogun State. 4.School of Health Information Management - UUTH, Uyo. 3.Best Solution Polytechnic, Akure Ondo State 5.LUTH, School of Health Information Management - Lagos. 4.Bolmor Polytechnic, Dugbe, Ibadan, Oyo State. 6.UMTH, School of Health Information Management - Maiduguri. 5.Calvary Polytechnic, Owa-Oyibu Delta State 7.UBTH, School of Health Information Management – Benin City. 6.College of Technology, Iresi, Osun State 8.NAUTH, School of Health Information Management –Nnewi. 7.Covenant Polytechnic, Aba, Abia State. 9.OAUTHC, School of Health Information Management – Ile Ife. 8.Crown Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State 10.School of Health Information Management – UCH, Ibadan. Page 16 NBTE Bulletin

35.Enville Institute of Environmental and Safety Management Ikeja, Lagos 11.UDUTH, School of Health Information Management Sokoto. 36.Environmental Sustainability Thinking and Action Centre (ESTAC), Enugu. 12.UITH, School of Health Information Management – Ilorin. 37.Fame School of Music, Lekki Phase I, Lagos 13.Federal School of Dental Technology & Therapy, Enugu. 38.FCFM-Afaka Entrepreneurship Centre, Kaduna 14.Federal College of Orthopedic Technology, NOH, Igbobi-Lagos. 39.Filaps Media Training Institute, Kano 15.School of Orthopedic Cast Tech. N.O.H. Igbobi Lagos. 40.Film and Broadcast Academy, Ozoro 41.First Mark Innovation School of Technology, Ado-Ekiti 16.School of Orthopeadic Cast Technology NOH, Dala- Kano. 42.Flyingdove Institute of Information Technology, Abuja 17.School of Orthopeadic Cast NOH, Technology, Enugu. 43.Foundation College of Technology, Ikot Idem, Ikot Ekpene 18.Federal College of Animal Health & Production Technology, Vom. 44.Gateway Industrial Petrogas Institute, Oni 19.Shehu Idris College of Health Sciences & Technology, Makarfi-Kaduna State. 45.Global Maritime Academy, Ogoni-Olomu 20.Abia State College of Health Sciences & Management Technology, Aba. 46.Global Institute of Commerce and Technology Gwarinpa, Abuja 47.Gloryland Institute of Management Ankpa, Kogi State 21.Cross River College of Health Technology, Calabar. 48.Graig Philips College of Technology Maryland, Lagos 22.Ogun State College of Health Sciences & Technology, Ilese, Ijebu- Ode. 49.Highland College of Technology and Further Education, Ibadan 23.Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa. 50.Honourable Justice L. O. Aremu's Academy for Basic Studies Ibadan, Oyo State 24.Rivers State College of Health Sciences & Technology, Port Harcourt. 51.Ibom Institute of Management and Technology, Ikot Ekpene 25.Delta State College of Health Technology, Ufuoma- Ughelli. 52.Ibrahim Shehu Shema Business Institute Katsina, 26.School of Health Technology, Akure- Ondo State. 53.IFO College of Management and Technology, Ifo, Ogun State 54.IMFI-ICT Academy, Uyo 27.Plateau State College of Health Technology, Zawan. 55.ITF Models Skills Training Centre, Maitama, Abuja 28.Anambra State College of Health Sciences & Technology, Obosi. 56.Innovation Institute of Information Technology, Akure, Ondo State 29.Imo State College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Amaigbo. 57.Innovation Institute of Technology, Kaduna. 30.Gombe State College of Health Sciences & Technology, Kaltungo. 58.Institute of Banking and Finanace, Ibadan 31.NKST College of Health Technology, Mkar-Gboko, Benue State. 59.Institute of Information and Computer Tech., Awgu, Enugu State 60.International Chaplaincy Corps Network (ICCN) Institute of Security Tech and 32.POGIL College of Health Technology, Oke-Eri Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. Management, Orlu 33.Millenium College of Health Technology, Akure, Ondo State. 61.Izisco Obos Institute of Marine Studies & Technology, Warri 34.Newgate, College of Health Technology-Minna, Niger State. 62.Kaduna Business School, Kaduna 35.Aminu Dabo College of Health Sciences & Technology, Kano. 63.KarRox/UGRL Computer Education and Training, Ibadan Centre 64.KarRox/UGRL Computer Education and Training, Ikeja Centre, Lagos SPECIALISED INSTITUTIONS 65.KarRox/UGRL Computer Education and Training, Ogba Centre, Lagos 1.College of Business and Management Studies, Konduga 66.KarRox/UGRL Computer Education and Training, Surulere Centre, Lagos 67.Ladela Educational Institute (Dreamsville Ltd), Wuse, Abuja 2.College of Administration and Business Studies, Potiskum 68.Lagos Aviation and Maritime Business (LAMB) Academy, Iyana-Paja, 3.Federal Cooperative College, Kaduna 69.Lagos City Computer College, Ikeja, Lagos 4.Federal Cooperative College, Ibadan 70.Laser Petroleum Geosciences Centre, Port-Harcourt 5.Federal Cooperative College, Oji – River 71.Lens School of Management and Technology, Offa, Kwara State 6.Federal School of Statistics, Manchok 72.Linet Paul Innovative Institute, Etegwe-Yenagoa 73.Living Spring College of Innovation Technology, Oshogbo, Osun State 7.Federal School of Surveying, Oyo 74.Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts, Ikoyi-Lagos 8.Federal Training Centre, Calabar 75.Marvel Institute of Management & Tech, Kuchikau, Nasarawa State 9.Federal Training Centre, Enugu 76.Maurid Institute of Management and Technology, Nasarawa 10.Federal Training Centre, Ikoyi 77.Maurid Institute of Management and Technology Oron, Akwa Ibom State 11.Federal Training Centre, Ilorin 78.Mbara Ozioma College of Technology Ehime – Mbano, Imo State 12.Federal Training Centre, Kaduna 79.Merchant Seaman Academy, Ikot Adautor Essien, Udim Akwa Ibom State 80.Metropolitan Institute of Technology, Benin City 13.Federal Training Centre, Maiduguri 81.Minna Institute of Technology and Innovation, , Minna, Niger State 14.Jigawa State Institute of Information Technology, Kazaure 82.My Project Institute of Security and Tech. Management, Zuba, Abuja, FCT 15.Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron 83.NAOWA Institute of Management and Technology, Asokoro, Abuja 16.Metallurgical Training Institute, Onitsha 84.National Centre for Women Development, Abuja 17.Michael Imodu National Institute for Labour Studies, Ilorin 85.National Film Institute, Jos, Plateau State 18.National Water Resources Institute, Mando, Kaduna 86.National Institute of Transport & Management Tech, Lagos 87.Niger-Delta Innovation Enterprise Institute, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State 19.Nigerian Army School of Finance and Administration, Apapa, Lagos 88.NIIT-IDM. 9 Oba Akran Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos 20.Nigerian Army School of Signals, Apapa, Lagos 89.NIIT Abeokuta Centre 21.Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria 90.NIIT Ajah Centre 22.Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Ikeja, Lagos 91.NIIT Benin Centre 23.Nigerian Institute of Leather and Chemical Technology, Samaru, Zaria 92.NIIT Festac Centre 93.NIIT Garki Centre, Abuja 24. Nigerian Navy Engineering College, Sapele 94.NIIT Gbagada Centre, Lagos 25.Nigerian Navy Finance and Logistics College, Owerrinta, Abia State 95.NIIT Ikorodu Centre 26. Wavecrest College of Catering and Hospitality Management, Lagos. 96.NIIT Kaduna Centre 97.NIIT Offa Centre INNOVATION ENTERPRISE INSTITUTIONS (IEIs) 98.NIIT Ota Centre 1. Afrihub ICT Institute, Wuse II, Abuja 99.NIIT Owerri Centre 2. Ambassador College, Festac, Lagos 100.NIIT PHC Dline. Port-Harcourt 3.Ambassador College of Management and Tech., Rumuokwrushi, P/Harcourt 101.NIIT Surulere Centre 4.Aquatech Institute of Fisheries Management, Ibadan 102.NIIT Uyo Centre 5.Arewa Paralegal Innovation Enterprise, Kaduna 103.NIIT Warri Centre 6.Benson Idahosa School of Basic & Applied Studies, Benin City 104.NIIT Wuse, Abuja 7.Best Global Business and Financial School, Kachia Road Kaduna 105.Nspire School of Management and Tech, Oyo House, Abuja, FCT 8.Bonny Vocational Centre, Bonny Island 106.NTA TV College Jos 9.Buckingham Academy of Management and Tech., Ogidi, Anambra 107.Olawoyin Awosika School of Innovation Studies (OASIS), Lagos 10.Business Education Examinations Council (BEEC), Lagos 108.ONIT Institute of Technology, Njikoka 11.Calvary Foundation Institute of Technology, Enugu 109.Oseni Elamah ICT Institute, Auchi 12.Calvary College of Technology, Ijoko, Ogun State 110.Offercentre Institute of Agriculture, Olupona Iwo, Osun State 13.Central Institute of Business and Tech. Egba, Benin City 111.Pan-African Institute of Paralegal Studies Gwarimpa, Abuja 14.Centre for Creative Arts Education, Port-Harcourt 112.Pencil Film and Television Institute (PEFTI), Lagos 15.Certified Institute of Shipping of Nigeria (CISN), Lagos 113.Prime Innovation Institute of Technology, Ajah, Lagos 16.Cherish Enterprise Institute, Batsari 114.Risk Control Academy, Lagos 17.CIFMAN Institute of Technology, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos 115.Rocana Institute of Technology, Enugu 18.City Gate Institute of Innovation and Technology, Ibadan 116.Royal Arts Academy Surulere, Lagos 19.Clara School of Media & Performing Arts, Yenogoa 117.Sagamu Business and Arts Institute Sagamu, Ogun State 118.School of Banking Honours, Ikeja, Lagos 20.College of Banking and Finance, Ibadan 119.Sentona Institute of Management and Tech, New Nyanya, Karu Abuja 21.Complete Computers and Technology Institute, Benin City 120.Smart Image Film and Theatre Institute, Ibadan 22.Comprehensive Institute of Mgt & Tech, Byazin, Kubwa, Abuja 121.Southern Eastern College for Computer Engineering and Info Tech Owerri 23.Corner Stone Institute of Management and Technology Uyo, Akwa Ibom State 122.Southern Nigerian Institute of Innovation Tech Ifewara, Ile Ife, Osun 24.Dalewares Institute of Technology, Lagos 123.Stars Maritime Academy, Lafenwa 25.Daibo Paralegal Training Institute, Lagos. 124.St. Augustine Innovation Enterprise Institution, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos 26.Del – York Creative Academy Ikoyi, Lagos 125.St. Rita Innovative Institute, Onitsha 27.Dialogue Computer Institute, Kaduna Centre, Kaduna. 126.St. Winifred Innovative Institute, Ibadan 28.Dialogue Computer Institute, Katsina Centre, Katsina. 127.TEEBABS Innovation Institute, Itele-Ota, Ogun State 29.Digital Bridge Institute, Kano 128.Timeon Kairos Educational and Vocational Institute, Akowanjo, Lagos 30.Digital Bridge Institute, Lagos 129.Total Human Capital Development Institute, Lagos 31.DOTS.ICT Institute of Technology, Agbadu Road, Abeokuta 130.Tower Innovative College, Dugbe, Ibadan 32.ECWA Information and Computer Science Institute, Jos, Plateau State 131.Trizas Institute for Innovation Education, Enugu 33.Emdee Shipping and Maritime College, Apapa, Lagos 132.UA College of Science and Technology Isuofia, Anambra State 34.Entrepreneurship Vocational Technology Ltd, Matan Fada, Kano State Page 17 NBTE Bulletin

133.Umuebe Farm College, Abakaliki 9. Government Technical College, Ewet-Uyo 134.United Cement Community Initiative Dev. Training Institute Mfamosing Cross River 10. Government Technical College, Oron State 11. Union Technical College, Ikpa-Eket 135.United School of Science and Technology, Jos 12. Federal Science Technical College, Zik Avenue, Awka, 136.Unival Institute of Technology, Benin City 13. Government Technical College, Onitsha 137.Uptonville Oil and Gas Institute, Port-Harcourt 14. Nigeria Science and Technical College, Nnewi, Anambra State 138.Yahaya Hamza Institute of Advanced Studies, Kaduna 15. Federal Science Technical College, Tungbo, Bayelsa State. 139.Yefmadec Institute of Science and Technology, Mosogar, Delta State 16. Government Day Technical College, Bauchi 140.Yenagoa Enterprise School, Yenagoa 17. Government Day Technical College, Gar 141.Zibeh Institute of Technology, Jos, Plateau State 18. Government Day Technical College, Azare 19. Government Day Technical College, Tafawa Balewa 20. Government Day Technical College,Jama'are VOCATIONAL ENTERPRISE INSTITUTIONS (VEIs) 21. Government Day Technical College, Gamawa 1. Agency for Mass Education (AME) Tech. Centre, Asokoro, Garki, FCT. 22. Government Day Technical College, Kafin Madaki VTC Kwali, Abuja, Campus 23. Benue State University Technical College, Makurdi 2. Agency for Mass Education(AME) Training Centres, Asokoro District, 24. St. Joseph Technical College, Makurdi Abuja. 25. St. Jude's Technical College, Tse-Mker 3. Ambassador College of Mgt. and Tech, Rumuokwurushi, Port-Harcourt 26. Community Technical College, Calabar 4. Best Global Business and Financial School, Kaduna, Kaduna State 27. Government Technical College, Ogoja 5. Bonny Vocational Centre, Bonny Island, Rivers State 28. Agbor Technical College, Agbor 6. Buckingham Academy of Management. and Tech, Ogidi Anambra State 29. Issele-Uku Technical College, Issele-Uku 7. Calvary Foundation Institute of Technology, (CAFITECH), Enugu 30. Ofagbe Technical College, Ofagbe 8. Cherish Enterprise Institute, Batsari, Katsina State 31. Ogor Technical College, Otogor Ughelli 9. Complete Computers and Technology Institute, Benin City, Edo State 32. Sapele Technical College, Sapele 10. Dalewares Institute of Technology, Lagos 33. Utagba-Ogbe Technical College, Kwale 11. DOF Institute of Catering and Hospitality, Ikeja. 34. Federal Science Technical College, Uromi, P.M.B. 4, Uromi 35. Government Technical College, Ado Ekiti 12. ECWA International College of Technology, Jos, Plateau State 36. Government Technical College, Ikole-Ekiti 13. Entrepreneurial Vocational Technology Ltd. Matan Fada Kano 37. Government Technical College, Enugu 14. ESTAC, Institute of Construction & Engineering, Enugu. 38. Government Technical College, Nsukka 15. Exhale Salon and Beauty Institute, Unguwan Rimi, Kaduna. 39. Government Science and Technical College, Gombe 16. FCFM-Afaka Entrepreneurship Centre, Kaduna, Kaduna State 40. Government Science and Technical College, Kumo 17. Film and Broadcast Academy (FABA), Ozoro-Delta State. 41. Ahiara Science & Technical College, Ahiara 18. First Mark Innovation School of Technology, Ado-Ekiti 42. Government Technical College, Owerri 19. Flyingdove Institute of Information Technology, Abuja, FCT 43. Government Technical College, Okohia, Osu 20. Gateway Industrial Petrogas Institute, Oni, Ogun State 44. Government Technical College, Okporo, Orlu 21. Global Maritime Academy, Ogoni-Olomu, Delta State 45. Government Technical College, Hadejia 22. Hajia Sa'udatu and Ummul-Khairi Foundation, Kurawa Quarters, Kano 46. Government Science Technical College Karkarna 23. Hanzy Beauty International Institute Ltd, Kaduna 47. Government Science Technical College Birnin Kudu 24. Highland College of Technology & Further Studies, Ibadan, 48. Government Science Technical College Ringim 25. Hotel & Tourism Business School, Ikeja, Lagos State 49. Federal Science Technical College, 26. ICCN Institute of Security Technology and Management, Orlu, Imo State 50. Kafanchan, P. M. B. 1017, Kafanchan 27. IMFI-ICT Academy, Akwa Ibom State. 51. Government Technical College, Kajuru 28. Innovation Institute of Technology, Kaduna 52. Government Technical College, Malali 29. Institute of Administration and Construction Engineering, Awgu, Enugu 53. Tafawa Balewa Memorial Commercial College, Samaru Kataf State 54. Government Commercial College, Bagauda 30. Institute of Information and Computer Technology, Awgu, Enugu State 55. Government Technical College, Kano 31. Izisco Obos Institute of Marine Studies & Technology, Warri, Delta State 56. Government Technical College, Ungogo 32. JKN Training Centre, Oshodi, Lagos 57. Government Technical College, Wudil 33. Kano Innovative Vocational Technology Institute, 58. Government Girl's Commercial College, Mai Adua 34. Kazaure Innovation Institute, Kazaure, Jigawa State 59. Government Girl's Technical Commercial College, Charanchi 35. Lagos City Computer College, Ikeja, Lagos State. 60. Government Technical College, Funtua 36. Landmark Academy of Hospitality Management, Port Harcourt 61. Government Technical College, Ingawa 37. Linet Paul Innovative Institute, Etegwe- Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. 62. Government Technical College, Mashi 38. Lobi School of Management and Technology, Makurdi 63. Federal Science Technical College, Zuru, 39. Metropolitan Institute of Technology, Benin City, Edo State. 64. Government Technical College, Bunza 40. NAOWA Institute of Management and Technology, Asokoro, Abuja 65. Government Technical College, Zuru 41. National Centre for Women Development Central Business District, Abuja 66. Government Technical College, Amadu-Asungblu 42. NIIT Abeokuta Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State. 67. Government Technical College, Erinle Ille 43. NIIT Ajah Centre, Lagos 68. Government Technical College, Esie Iludun 44. NIIT Benin Centre, Benin City, 69. Government Technical College, Pategi 45. NIIT Education and Training Centre. Oba Akran Avenue, Ikeja Lagos 70. Federal Science Technical College, Yaba 46. NIIT Festac Centre, Lagos 71. Government Technical College, Ado-Soba 47. NIIT Garki Centre, Abuja. 72. Government Technical College, Agidingbi, Ikeja 48. NIIT Gbagada Centre, Lagos State. 73. Government Technical College, Ikorodu 49. NIIT Ikorodu Centre, Lagos State. 74. Government Technical College, Ikotun 50. NIIT Kaduna Centre, Kaduna State. 75. Government Technical College, Odomola, Epe 51. NIIT Offa Centre, Kwara State. 76. Government Technical College, Asakio 52. NIIT Ota Centre, Ogun State. 77. Federal Science Technical College, Shiroro 53. NIIT Owerri Centre, Imo State. 78. Government Technical College, Eyagi Bida 54. NIIT Port Harcourt Centre, Rivers State. 79. Government Technical College, Kontagora 55. NIIT Surulere Centre, Lagos 80. Government Technical College, Minna 56. NIIT Uyo Centre, Akwa Ibom State. 81. Government Technical College, New Bussa 57. NIIT Warri Centre, Effurun, Warri, Delta State 82. Government Technical College, Aiyetoro 58. NIIT Wuse-Abuja Centre, Abuja. 83. Government Technical College, Ajegunle 59. Nspire Educational Services, Abuja FCT 84. Government Technical College, Idi-Aba (Abeokuta) 60. OFFERCentre Institute of Agriculture, Oluponna, Osun State 85. Government Technical College, Igbesa 61. Oseni Elamah ICT Institute 86. Government Technical College, Ijegbu Igbo 62. PAN Training Centre, Kaduna 87. Government Technical College, Ijebu-Ode 63. Prime Innovation Institute of Technology, Ajah, Lagos 88. Government Technical College, Ilara Remo 64. Rocana Institute of Technology, Enugu 89. Don Bosco Training Centres, Ondo, Ondo State 65. Southern Nigerian Institute of Innovation Technology, Ifewara, Ile Ife 90. Federal Science Technical College, Ikare Akoko 66. St. Winifred Innovative Institute, Ibadan, Oyo State. 91. Government Technical College, Idanre 67. Topearl Catering Institute, Port Harcourt, Rivers State 92. Government Technical College, Oka Akoko 68. UA College of Science and Technology, Osuofia 93. Government Technical College, Owo 69. Umuebe Farm College, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State 94. Federal Science Technical College, Ilesa 70. Unival Institute of Technology, Benin City 95. Government Technical College, Osogbo 71. UTAGBA-UNO Vocational Enterprise Institute, Delta State 96. Government Technical College, Bukuru 72. Yenagoa Enterprise School, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State 97. Government Technical College, Ele-Ogu 73. Young Men Christian Association (YMCA) Vocational Training Centre, 98. Government Technical College, Port Harcourt Kaduna State 99. Ahmadu Bello Academy, Farfaru 100. Government Girl's Secondary School, Tambuwal FEDERAL, STATE AND PRIVATE TECHNICAL COLLEGES 101. Government Technical College, Bafarawa 1. Ohafia Technical College, Ania 102. Government Technical College, Binji 2. Government Technical College, Mubi 103. Government Technical College, Farfaru 3. Government Technical College, Yola 104. Federal Science Technical College, 4. Vocational Technical Training Centre, Mayo-Balwa 105. Jalingo, P.M.B. 1022, Jalingo, Taraba State 5. Vocational Technical Training Centre, Mubi 106. Government Science and Technical College, Geidam 6. Vocational Technical Training Centre, Yola 107. Government Technical College, Kaura Namoda 7. Community Technical College, Ikot-Akata 108. Federal Science and Technical College, Orozo, Abuja 8. Government Technical College, Abak 109. Government Science and Technical College, Garki Page 18