NABTEB seeks collaboration with FMBN on vocational training, housing for workers

As part of efforts aimed at strengthening its mandate of assessment and certification of skills for sustainable national development, the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has sought the collaboration of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN).

Mohammed Aminu Mohammed, registrar/CEO, NABTEB, disclosed this during the visit of Nasir Yusuf Gawuna, chairman, FMBN, at the board’s Annex office in Abuja.

A statement by Uchechukwu Olisah, assistant director (media/protocol) of the board and made available to newsmen in Benin City on Wednesday noted that the discussions between the two executives centered around strengthening institutional collaboration between the board and the financial institution.

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Mohammed added that the discussions were particularly on areas related to vocational training, technical capacity building, and housing opportunities for workers.

He said that NABTEB is collaborating with relevant stakeholders in the implementation of the federal government’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiative geared towards equipping Nigerians with industry-relevant vocational, technical, and digital skills.

The NABTEB boss, who described the visit as a great development, noted that it was an honour to receive the former deputy governor of Kano State, who is now the chairman of the mortgage bank.

According to him, Gawuna, a seasoned public administrator, has been instrumental in various developmental initiatives in both Kano State and at the federal level.

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“His visit underscored the growing inter-agency efforts to align technical education with broader socio-economic development goals,” he said.

He assured that NABTEB would continue to play a vital role in the certification and promotion of technical and vocational education in Nigeria, as the country works to expand its skilled workforce and enhance national productivity.

Earlier, Gawuna commended NABTEB for its continued efforts in promoting vocational and technical skills across the country.
Gawuna emphasised the importance of partnerships between financial and educational institutions to address both unemployment and housing challenges in the country.