The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) and the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) are set to deepen collaboration aimed at expanding vocational training, strengthening technical capacity, and providing housing solutions for Nigerian workers.
NABTEB Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Aminu Mohammed, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Wednesday by Mr. Uchechukwu Olisah, Assistant Director of Media and Protocol, from the board’s Benin office.
According to Dr. Mohammed, the agreement was reached during a courtesy visit by FMBN Chairman, Alhaji Nasir Gawuna, to NABTEB’s annex office in Abuja. He described the meeting as “a great development,” highlighting it as part of a broader push for inter-agency cooperation to align technical education with Nigeria’s socio-economic development agenda.
“NABTEB will continue to play a central role in the certification and promotion of technical and vocational education in the country,” Dr. Mohammed said, adding that the board’s efforts are geared towards building a skilled workforce and driving national productivity.
He commended Alhaji Gawuna a veteran public administrator and former Deputy Governor of Kano State for his track record in spearheading developmental initiatives both at state and federal levels.
In his remarks, Gawuna praised NABTEB for its steadfast promotion of vocational and technical skills nationwide, stressing the need for stronger partnerships between financial and educational institutions to combat unemployment while providing affordable housing for workers.
The initiative signals a growing recognition that bridging skills development with accessible housing is vital for sustainable economic growth in Nigeria.
