The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), has commenced the review of 14 trade syllables used in Technical colleges. Registrar of NABTEB, Prof Ifeoma Isiugo Abanihe who spoke at a workshop on the review of Syllabus of Technical Colleges in Abuja, noted that the review was in fulfilment of the Federal Government ‘s drive for innovation and skills empowerment through the Education Sector. According to her, there was an urgent need to produce well-trained, well-motivated craftsmen and technicians who would sustain the much needed national technological and economic growth.

She said: “In Nigeria today, production of needed technical personnel, in terms of craftsmen and master craftsmen have been facing many challenges ranging from issues of inadequate teaching equipment and materials, teaching personnel to those of curriculum and syllabuses. “This review is geared towards ensuring that training of Artisans, Craftsmen and Master Craftsmen meet current demands of industries, “At the end of this gathering, we hope to produce good quality and teachable syllabuses that all students, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders can rely on considering the assemblage of experienced experts in all the relevant fields present.” The trade subjects to be reviewed includes; Motors Vehicle, Electrical Installation, Welding and Fabrication, Mechanical Engineering Craft, Electronic System and Maintenance and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.

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