FG opens portal for common entrance applications into federal technical colleges
The federal government has opened a portal for the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) applications into federal technical colleges nationwide, reaffirming its commitment to free technical and vocational education.
This is contained in a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, in Abuja on Monday.
Mr Boriowo said this followed the approval of the initiative by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa.
Mr Alausa said that registration for the NCEE would commence on January 26 and close on May 24, while the examination would be conducted nationwide on June 6.
He said the exercise aligned with the federal government’s strategy to expand access to quality technical and vocational education and equip young Nigerians with practical, employable and industry-relevant skills.
He urged prospective candidates to complete their applications through the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) online portal via https://student.nabteb.gov.ng.
According to him, possession of a valid National Identification Number (NIN) is compulsory for applicants and remains a prerequisite for successful registration.
Mr Alausa reiterated that technical education in federal technical colleges was fully funded upon admission, underscoring the federal government’s commitment to human capital development, youth empowerment and enhanced national productivity.
He said that candidates aged between 13 and 20 years would be allowed to apply, urging parents, guardians, and prospective candidates to comply strictly with the application requirements.
He added that the ministry remained focused on expanding access to free, quality technical education to empower youths with relevant skills, promote self-reliance and contribute to national economic growth and sustainable development.
(NAN)
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