Africa-Press – Nigeria. A delegation from the Ugandan government, is in Nigeria to understudy the country’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training, TVET model, as part of efforts to tackle youth unemployment through skills development.
Engr Albert Akovuku, Head of Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board, UVTAB led members of the board on a bench marking visit to the management of NABTEB’s headquarters in Benin City, Edo State on Monday, April 20, 2026.
Akovuku said the National Business and Technical Examinations Board, NABTEB, Nigeria and the Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board, UVTAB would collaborate to ensure a smooth uptake of the models.
He said the agreement would be geared towards addressing unemployment, improving digital education, and an industry-led, competency-based assessment model that would empower the workforce to solve real-world problems
He also added that it would help the two African countries formalise collaboration that would serve as a cornerstone for a sustainable, bilateral Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) framework, and benefit the youths of both countries.
The visit transcended a mere professional exchange but would foster a partnership rooted in excellence and the shared advancement of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Akovuku said.
“Nigeria was chosen for the engagement because its TVET architecture, pioneered and refined by NABTEB serves as a sophisticated blueprint for Uganda reforms.
“We recognise NABTEB’s decades-long contribution to Nigeria’s economic resilience, a journey that precedes and inspires Uganda’s current transformation.
“Our aspirations are anchored in Uganda’s Vision 2040. We seek to move beyond theory, transitioning toward a digital, industry-led, and competency-based assessment model that empowers our workforce to solve real-world problems”, he said.
Earlier, in his address of welcome, Mohammed Aminu Mohammed, said the visit aimed at strengthening collaboration in technical and vocational education across Africa.
Mohammed described the visit as a significant step toward deepening ties between the two bodies and advancing shared goals in skills development.
He stated that the engagement would focus on knowledge exchange and the development of practical solutions to common challenges.
“Key areas of discussion include assessment methodologies, strengthening links between industry and certification through frameworks such as the Nigeria Skills Qualification Framework, and the adoption of digital innovations to improve examination integrity and relevance.
He expressed confidence that the engagement would produce a clear roadmap for sustained partnership between Nigeria and Uganda, ultimately enhancing the quality and impact of TVET across the continent.
On his part, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa noted that the visit reflects the growing importance of regional collaboration in strengthening educational systems, particularly in the area of skills development and assessment.
Alausa, represented by Kolawole Osundeyi, Assistant Director of Technology and Science Education added that the partnerships can collectively address the challenge of youth unemployment, bridge skills gaps, and drive sustainable economic growth.
He described the collaboration between UVTAB and NABTEB as both strategic and necessary in an era defined by rapid technological change, evolving labour market demands, and increasing global interdependence.
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