Federal government has opened the portal for the National Common Entrance Examination, NCEE, applications into Federal Technical Colleges nationwide, reaffirming its commitment to free technical and vocational education.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, in Abuja, yesterday.
Boriowo said this followed the approval of the initiative by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa.
Alausa said registration for 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 aligns 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 all applicants and remains a prerequisite for successful registration.
Alausa reiterated that technical education in federal technical colleges is fully funded upon admission, underscoring the federal government’s commitment to human capital development, youth empowerment and enhanced national productivity.
He said candidates between the ages of 13 and 20 would be allowed to apply, urging parents, guardians and prospective candidates to comply strictly with the application requirements.
He added that the ministry remains focused on expanding access to free and quality technical education to empower youths with relevant skills, promote self-reliance and contribute to national economic growth and sustainable development.
