Various higher institutions have been established in Kebbi state including universities and polytechnics. In the Nigerian educational system, universities come first followed by polytechnics and other higher institutions. Vocational Enterprise Institutions is another form of higher institutions established by the federal government. It has been accredited in various states and people wonder if there are Vocational Enterprise Institutions in Kebbi State.
Various body in Nigeria is responsible for establishing higher institutions and NBTE is responsible for supervising technical institutions. This content will provide tell you what you need to know about Vocational Enterprise Institutions, tell you about NBTE and give the List of Vocational Enterprise Institutions in Kebbi State.
What You Need to Know About Vocational Enterprise Institutions
Vocational Enterprise Institutions was established to meet the growing number of school leavers in the country. The main role of these institutions is to act as an alternative route to universities and polytechnics in Nigeria. In these institutions, there is room for full-time and part-time degree programmes.
NVC Electrical Installation and Repair Works, NVC Refrigeration and Air-conditioning, NVC Automotive Mechatronics are some of the skills learnt at Vocational Enterprise Institutions. These institutions have helped the Nigerian educational system in a lot of ways. Vocational Enterprise Institutions have helped reduce the illiteracy level in the country.
The reduction of the unemployment rate in the country and the provision of adequate manpower that will work in the various economic sectors are the benefits of Vocational Enterprise Institutions. The admission requirements for theses institutions are also very low. Five credits are needed in WAEC (West African Examination Council) or in NECO (National Examination Council) to apply for any Vocational Enterprise Institutions.
Mathematics and English Language must be among the subjects in WAEC and NECO as they are the two core subjects. The JAMB (Joint Admission and Matriculation Board) examination is not compulsory for most of these schools. For some of the Vocational Enterprise Institutions candidates are expected to be up to eighteen (18) years as that is the age requirement.
What You Need to Know About NBTE
National Board for Technical Education is the full meaning of NBTE and it was established by the federal government f Nigeria in the year 1977. The major role of these institutions is to accredit and supervise technical institutions in the country. Vocational Enterprise Institutions, Monotechnics, College of education are among the institution under the supervision of NBTE.
One objective of the board is to make an impact in the areas of technical education so as to meet the growing needs of the economy. The vision of NBTE is to be a world-class regulatory body for the promotion of Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Nigeria.
What You Need to Know About Kebbi State
Kebbi State is located in the northwestern part of Nigeria and was created in 1991 from the southwestern half of Sokoto State. The capital of the state is Birnin Kebbi and there are 21 local government areas in the Kebbi State. There are two universities available in the state and they are one federal and one state university.
The Hausa tribe is the dominant tribe in Kebbi State and the state is well known for its cultural festivals and the Argungu International Fishing. Kebbi State is bordered by Sokoto State, Zamfara State and Niger State.
List of Vocational Enterprise Institutions in Kebbi State
Among the various educational centres in the state, there has been no record of Vocational Enterprise Institutions in Kebbi State. These institutions are also available in various part of the country.