Benin: The Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) has embarked on a visit to Nigeria to study the National Business and Technical Examinations Board’s (NABTEB) Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) model. The delegation, led by Mr. Albert Akovuku, aims to enhance UVTAB’s capacity through knowledge exchange and institutional collaboration.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Akovuku emphasized that NABTEB’s significant contributions to Nigeria’s economic resilience have established it as an exemplary model for Uganda’s ongoing reforms. He highlighted Uganda’s Vision 2040 reform agenda, which seeks to shift from theory-based systems to a digital, industry-driven, and competency-based assessment approach.
Akovuku expressed optimism that the visit would lead to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize collaboration and enhance bilateral cooperation in skills development. The proposed partnership aims to foster knowledge sharing and support the creation of sustainable TVET systems in both countries.
Earlier, NABTEB Registrar, Dr. Aminu Muhammed, described the visit as a crucial step towards strengthening regional cooperation in technical education. Discussions are set to focus on assessment methodologies, industry certification linkages, and frameworks like the Nigeria Skills Qualification Framework. Additionally, the engagement will explore digital innovations to improve examination integrity and delivery.
Muhammed noted that the collaboration underscores a shared commitment to bolstering TVET systems as drivers of economic growth and youth empowerment across Africa. He is confident that the visit will establish a clear roadmap for a sustained partnership between the two institutions.
Furthermore, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, represented by Mr. Kolawole Osundeyi, stated that the visit highlights the significance of regional collaboration in addressing skills gaps and unemployment. He emphasized that partnerships like these are essential in adapting to rapid technological changes and evolving labor market needs, asserting that Africa’s future prosperity depends on equipping citizens with relevant and practical skills.
The minister added that the visit would strengthen institutional ties and advance technical and vocational education in both Nigeria and Uganda.