To assists school leavers who could not reach the cut-off marks for universities and polytechnics, the federal government have established various study centres in the country including monotechnics, college of health science and technology and also vocational enterprise institutes in Nigeria. NBTE is also a body set by the government to establish various technical institutions in the country and it is the body responsible for establishing the various vocational enterprise institutes in Nigeria.
What you need to know about vocational enterprise institutes in Nigeria, NBTE (National Board for Technical Education) the complete list of vocational enterprise institutes in Nigeria, the admission requirement to study in the various schools will be in this article below.
What You Need to Know About Vocational Enterprise Institutions in Nigeria
Vocational institutions are an alternative path to higher education approved by the federal government to help train school leavers and youth of the country who to meet specific standards for various aspects of Nigerian economy who might not reach the university requirement for various schools, NBTE is also in charge of accredited such institutions in Nigeria.
Some of the benefits of such institutions include
- It helps candidates who didnโt reach the admission requirement for universities
- It provides candidates with specifics skills
- It might also help reduce the illiteracy level in the country
What You Need to Know About NBTE (National Board for Technical Education)
The National Board for Technical Institution NBTE is the body responsible for establishing a various technical institution in the country like monotechnic, vocational enterprise institutions in Nigeria and a lot more. It was established by the federal government in 1977, its headquarters is in Kaduna State Nigeria.
Its major objective is to established various technical institutions and supervise their work and also its vision is to be a world-class educational body for promoting technical education.
List of Approved and Accredited Vocational Institutions in Nigeria
The list of vocational institutions approved and accredited by NBTE in Nigeria will be in the list below and current the available vocational institutions in the country are over 70 so candidates can choose from any of them
S/N |
INSTITUTION NAME |
APPROVED VOCATIONAL COURSES |
OWNERSHIP |
YEAR ESTABLISHED |
| 1. | Adhama Innovation Enterprise Institute,171 Mission Road, Bompai, Kano | NVC Fashion Design | Private | 2018 |
| 2. | Agency for Mass Education (AME) Training Centres,ย OAU Quarters, Asokoro District, P.M.B. 197, Garki Abuja.
|
NVC Agriculture | Federal | 2010 |
| 3. | Agency for Mass Education (AMF) Technology Centre, Asokoro, Garki, FCT. VTC Kwali, Abuja, Campus | NVC Agriculture | Federal | 2010 |
| 4. | Ambassador College of Management. and
Technology, 80c Igwuruta Road (Tank) Rumuokwurushi, Port-Harcourt |
NVC Officeย ย ย Secretarial Assistant | Private | 2009 |
| 5. | Armed Forces Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics School Mogadishu Barracks Asokoro, Abuja | NVC Automotive Mechatronics | Federal | 2016 |
| 6. | Best Global Business and Financial School Kachia Road, Kaduna | NVC Office Secretarial Assistant | Private | 2015 |
| 7. | Bonny Vocational Centre,
Bonny Island, Rivers State |
NVC Carpentry and Joinery
NVC Computer Studies
NVC Electrical Installation and Repair Works
NVC Hospitality and Tourism Studies
NVC Office Secretarial Assistant
NVC Plumbing & Pipefitting
NVC Refrigeration and Air-conditioning |
Private | 2013 |
| 8. | Buckingham Academy of Management. and
Technology, Buckingham Estate old Awka Road near Iyienu Mission Hospital Ogidi Anambra State |
NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2009 |
| 9. | Calvary Foundation Institute of Technology, (CAFITECH), Enugu, Enugu State | NVC Carpentry and Joinery
NVC Electrical Installation and Repair Works |
Private |
2013 |
| 10. | Central Institute of Business and Technology, Kilometer 4 Benin-Abraka Road, Egba, Benin City |
NVC Electrical Installation
NVC Fashion Design |
Private | 2016 |
| 11. | Cherish Enterprise Institute,
Batsari, Katsina State |
NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2013 |
| 12. | Complete Computers and Technology Institute, Benin City, Edo State | NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2012 |
| 13. | Dalewares Institute of Technology, Lagos 33 Imani Dauda St. Off Eric Moore Road, Surulere, Lagos State. | NVC Computer Studies
NVC Printing Technology |
Private | 2008 |
| 14. | Damson Institute of Management and Technology,
No 5 Damson Street, Off Etsu Jetta Street, Phase 1, Jikwoyi, Along Nyanya Karshi Road, FCT Abuja |
NVC Hospitality and Tourism Studies | Private | 2018 |
| 15. | DOF Institute of Catering and Hospitality,
Dalian Plaza 43, Oritshe Street off Obafemi Awolowo way Box 800, Ikeja |
NVC Hospitality and Tourism Studies | Private | 2009 |
| 16. | Environmental Sustainability Thinking and Action Centre (ESTAC), Institute of Construction & Engineering, Enugu.
1, Mike Toney Avenue, Phase 6 Trans Ekulu, Enugu State. |
NVC Block Laying and Concreting | Private | 2008 |
| 17. | Entrepreneurship Vocational Technology ltd, Matan Fada, Kano State, Matan Fada, Kano. | NVC Carpentry and Joinery
NVC Computer Studies
NVC Fashion Design
NVC Fabrication and Welding |
State | 2010 |
| 18. | Exhale Salon and Beauty Institute, No. 2A
Kwato Road/Ibrahim Zaki Road, Unguwan Rimi, Kaduna |
NVC Cosmetology and Beauty Therapy | Private | 2010 |
| 19. | FCFM-Afaka Entrepreneurship Centre,
Kaduna, Kaduna State |
NVC Agriculture | Federal | 2010 |
| 20. | First Mark Innovation School of Technology, Ado-Ekiti | NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2012 |
| 21. | Flyingdove Institute of Information
Technology, Abuja, FCT |
NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2010 |
| 22. | Gateway Industrial Petrogas Institute, Oni,
Ogun State |
NVC Fabrication and Welding
NVC Plumbing & Pipefitting |
State | 2013 |
| 23. | Global Maritime Academy, Ogoni-Olomu, Delta State | NVC Computer Studies
NVC Electrical Installation and Repair Works
NVC Office Secretariat Assistant |
Private | 2012 |
| 24. | Hajia Saโadatu and Umul-khairi Foundation, Kano | NVC Cosmetology and Beauty Therapy
NVC Fashion Design |
Private | 2015 |
| 25. | Hanzy Beauty International Institute Ltd,
Kaduna |
NVC Cosmetology and Beauty Therapy | Private | 2010 |
| 26. | Highland College of Technology & Further Studies, Ibadan,
C/o Segun Fatoki, 98 Iwo Road, Ibadan, Oyo State. |
NVC Hospitality and Tourism Studies | Private | 2008 |
| 27. | Homik Oil and Gas Facility Engineering School,
Homik Rehoboth Court by Jesus Evang Power Mission, NTA/ Choba Road Ozuoba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State |
NVC Oil and Gas Facilities Engineering Technology | Private | 2018 |
| 28. | Hotel & Tourism Business School,
Ikeja, Lagos State |
NVC Hospitality & Tourism Studies |
Private | 2012 |
| 29. | IMFI-ICT Academy,
54, Nsikak Eduok Avenue, P.O Box 1723, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. |
NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2008 |
| 30. | Industrial Training Fund(ITF) Models Skills Training Centre, Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Maitama, Abuja | NVC Hospitality & Tourism Studies
NVC Automotive Mechatronics
NVC Electrical Installation and Repair Works |
Private | ย 2016 |
| 31. | Innovation Institute of Technology, No. 5. Yakubu Gowon Way, Kaduna | NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2009 |
| 32. | Institute of Administration and Construction Engineering, Awgu, Enugu State | NVC Electrical Installation and Repair Works
NVC Fabrication and Welding |
Private | 2013 |
| 33. | Institute of Information and Computer Technology, Awgu, Enugu State | NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2013 |
| 34. | International Chaplaincy Corps Network (ICCN) Institute of Security Technology and Management, Orlu, Imo State | NVC Computer Studies
NVC Office Secretarial Assistant |
Private | 2013 |
| 35. | International Vocational Technical Entrepreneurship Centre (IVTECH) Ajase-Ipo, Kwara State | NVC Refrigeration and Air condition | State | 2019 |
| 36. | Izisco Obos Institute of Marine Studies & Technology, Warri, Delta State | NVC Electrical Installation and Repair Works
NVC Fabrication and Welding |
Private | 2013 |
| 37. | JKN Training Centre, Oshodi, Lagos | NVC Electrical Installation and Repair Works
NVC Refrigeration and Air-conditioning |
Private | 2008 |
| 38. | Kazaure Innovation Institute,
c/o Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic Kazaure, Jigawa State |
NVC Fashion Design | Federal | 2010 |
| 39. | Lagos City Computer College,ย 7 Bashiru Oweh Street, P.M.B. 21200, Ikeja, Lagos State. | NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2008 |
| 40. | Landmark Academy of Hospitality Management, Port Harcourt | NVC Hospitality & Tourism Studies | Private | 2013 |
| 41. | Linet Paul Innovative Institute,ย No. 1 Sunmail Drive, off Isaac Boro Expressway, Etegwe- Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
|
NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2010 |
| 42. | Lobi School of Management and Technology, Makurdi | NVC Carpentry and Joinery
NVC Computer Studies
NVC Electrical Installation and Repair Works |
Private | 2013 |
| 43. | Mario Institute of Hospitality Management and Entrepreneurship Education
Uhunowerre, Igbo โ Eze South LGA Nsukka, Enugu State |
NVC Hospitality and Tourism Studies | Private | 2017 |
| 44. | Minna Institute of Technology and Innovation,ย Kpakungu Road, Minna, Niger State | NVC Electrical Installation and Repair Works | ย ย ย ย State | 2016 |
| 45. | NAOWA Institute of Management and Technology, Asokoro, Abuja | NVC Cosmetology and Beauty Therapy | Federal | 2013 |
| 46. | National Centre for Women Development
(NCWD), Tafawa Balewa Street, Central Business District, Abuja |
NVC Computer Studies
NVC Cosmetology and Beauty Therapy
NVC Hospitality and Tourism Studies
|
Federal | 2010 |
| 47. | NigeriaโKorea Friendship Institute of Vocational and Advanced Technology,
Lokoja, Kogi State |
NVC Automotive Mechatronic | State | 2018 |
| 48. | NIIT Education and Training Centre. Or
NIIT/IDM Building, 9 Oba Akran Avenue, Ikeja Lagos |
NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2008 |
| 49. | NIIT Surulere Centre,ย Lagos | NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2008 |
| 50. | NIIT Festac Centre,
Lagos |
NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2008 |
| 51. | NIIT Ajah Centre, Km 11, Lekki-Epe Express Way, First Gate – Ikota,(By Great Brands). | NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2008 |
| 52. | NIIT Benin Centre, 11, Adesuwa Grammar School Road, GRA, Benin City, Edo State. | NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2008 |
| 53. | NIIT Garki Centre, 4, Dambata Close, Off Yola Street, Area 7, Garki, Abuja. | NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2008 |
| 54. | NIIT Gbagada Centre,ย 141C, GbagadaOshodi Express Road ( Opposite Hotel New Castel), Lagos State. | NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2008 |
| 55. | NIIT Ikorodu Centre, 14, Olorunojowon Street, (Besides Zenith Bank), Lagos State. | NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2008 |
| 56. | NIIT Offa Centre, 2nd Floor, Olatinwo House, Olofa Way, Offa, Kwara State. | NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2008 |
| 57. | NIIT Ota Centre, Tantolorun House, KM 1, Idi-iroko Road, Otta Round-About, Otta, Ogun State. | NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2008 |
| 58. | NIIT Owerri Centre, Beside Diamond Bank, Item Street, Ikenegbui, Owerri, Imo State. | NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2008 |
| 59. | NIIT Uyo Centre, 30, Udosen Uko Street, Off Oron Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. | NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2008 |
| 60. | ย NIIT Warri Centre, 43, Airport Road, Effurun, Warri, Delta State | NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2008 |
| 61. | Nspire Educational Services, Oyo House, Central Business District, Abuja FCT | NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2014 |
| 62. | Offer Centre Institute of Agriculture Olupona, Iwo, Osun State | NVC Agriculture | Private | ย ย 2015 |
| 63. | Oseni Elamah ICT Institute, No. 39 Polytechnic Road Auchi. | NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2009 |
| 64. | Peter Akinola Youth Centre for Industrial Training, Abeokuta, Ogun State | NVC Block laying and Concreting
NVC Computer Studies
NVC Fashion Design |
Private | 2015 |
| 65. | Peugeot Automobile Nigeria (PAN) Ltd.
PAN Training Centre, Plot1144, Mallam Kulbi Road, Kakuri Industrial Estate, PMB 2266 Kaduna |
NVC Automotive Mechatronics
NVC Motor Vehicle Mechanics |
Private | 2010 |
| 66. | Prime Innovation Institute of Technology, Ajah, Lagos | NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2012 |
| 67. | Rocana Institute of Technology, Enugu | NVC Computer Studies
NVC Printing Technology |
Private | 2012 |
| 68. | Rolofย Computer Academy
Plot 110, Apala Street, Off Okumagba Avenue, Warri, Delta State
|
NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2017 |
| 69. | Southern Nigerian Institute of Innovation Technology, Ifewara, Ile Ife, Osun State | NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2012 |
| 70. | St. Winifred Innovative Institute,
Human Resources Development Centre, Sango Dina Village off Oloni-Olunde Ayegun Road, P.O. Box 16744, Ibadan, Oyo State. |
NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2008 |
| 71. | Tashiba Institute of Information Technology, Gyallesu, Zaria, Kaduna State | NVC Computer Studies | Private | 2017 |
| 72. | Topearl Catering Institute,
Port Harcourt, Rivers State |
NVC Hospitality & Tourism Studies | Private | 2013 |
| 73. | UA College of Science and Technology, Osuofia, Anambra State | NVC Block laying and Concreting | Private | 2015 |
| 74. | Umuebe Farm College, Abakaliki,
Ebonyi State |
NVC Agriculture | Private | 2010 |
| 75. | Unival Institute of Technology, Benin City |
NVC Computer Studies |
Private | 2015 |
| 76. | UTAGBA-UNO Vocational Enterprise
Institute, Isumpe Road, Utagba-Uno, Via Kwale, Ndokwa West LGA, Delta State |
NVC Carpentry and Joinery
NVC Computer Studies
NVC Fabrication and Welding |
Private | 2009 |
| 77. | Yenagoa Enterprise School, Yenagoa | NVC Office Secretarial Assistant | Private | 2015 |
| 78. | Young Men Christian Association (YMCA) Vocational Training Centre, Kaduna, Kaduna State | NVC Fabrication and Welding | Private | 2012 |
Admission Requirement
Candidates who wish to apply for any of the vocational enterprise institutions in Nigeria is expected to have at least five credits in WAEC (West African Examination Council) or NECO (National Examination Council) and also JAMB (Joint Admission and Matriculation Board) is not required for most of the schools.