The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has announced the results for the 2025 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) aimed at admission into Federal Technical Colleges.
According to the report, 14,685 candidates, which equates to 61% of the 29,260 individuals who took the exam, achieved scores below 50%.
During a three-day working session for the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) results and the selection process for qualified applicants into the FTCs, the Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, Dr. Mohammed Aminu Mohammed, shared the results in Benin City.
He noted that 9,389 candidates, or 39.00%, scored 50% and above.
Dr. Mohammed stated that 316 candidates, which is 1.31%, achieved scores of 70% and higher.
He expressed his anticipation for a selection process that is fair, transparent, and based on merit, aiming to attract the most talented and driven students.
He conveyed his belief that an appropriate process would set students up for success and improve the reputation of NABTEB.
“I would like to emphasize the importance of the candidate selection process for FTCs. In our pursuit of excellence in our programs, it is vital to identify and admit students who are most equipped to gain from our training offerings.
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“Every successful candidate should be able to check their results on the NABTEB portal as soon as possible and then promptly collect their admission letters from the relevant school.”
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, remarked that this year’s surge in admission seekers for FTCs is due to the free tuition implemented by President Bola Tinubu.
Alausa attributed previous low enrollment rates to a lack of interest from parents and society towards TVET.
Speaking on his behalf, the Director of Technology and Science Education, Dr. Muyibat Olodo, mentioned that efforts are being made to inform and educate stakeholders about the National Policy on skills development.
He reminded attendees that the responsibility for the management and supervision of FTCs has been transferred to the Department of Technology and Science Education.
“There are ongoing challenges of low enrollment in our colleges due to the long-standing indifference of parents and society towards Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). With the government’s initiative of free tuition for FTC students, societal acceptance of TVET is improving,” he stated.
