EKSCOTECH Records Major TVET Breakthrough as NABTEB Approves Entrepreneurship Centre as National Skills Qualification Training Provider.
The drive of the Management of Ekiti State College of Technology (EKSCOTECH), Ijero-Ekiti, to position the Institution as a leading hub for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has received another significant boost, following the approval of the College's Skills Acquisition Centre under the Directorate of Entrepreneurship as a National Skills Qualification (NSQ) Training Provider by the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB).
The approval, conveyed in a letter dated 15th May, 2026, confirms that the College successfully met the resource inspection requirements and other assessment criteria prescribed by NABTEB, thereby qualifying it to operate as an accredited Training Provider under the National Skills Qualification framework. The Institution has also been assigned Centre Number 64005 for all correspondence and assessment processes.
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With the approval, the College now enjoys several strategic advantages, including: Official recognition as a NABTEB-accredited Training Provider for TVET-related programmes.
Commencement of the Mandatory Skills Qualification (MSQ) programme for students undergoing skills training in the Directorate of Entrepreneurship, with NABTEB serving as the certification body.
Enhanced eligibility to access Federal and State Government grants and intervention funds for TVET-related programmes, while the Institution also awaits additional recommendations from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
Reacting to the landmark achievement, the Rector of EKSCOTECH, Dr. Olufemi Olubamise, described the approval as another clear testimony to the Institution's commitment to excellence, innovation and entrepreneurship-driven education.
According to him, the accreditation aligns perfectly with the vision of the Ekiti State Government to empower young people with practical competencies that promote self-reliance, innovation and national development.
"This approval is a major achievement for our Polytechnic and a significant leap in our quest to become a centre of excellence in Technical and Vocational Education. It means our students will not only earn academic qualifications but will also graduate with nationally recognised skills certifications that improve their employability and entrepreneurial capacity."
The Rector further noted that the approval would open new opportunities for partnerships, funding and capacity development, while reaffirming the Management's commitment to strengthening the Entrepreneurship Directorate for greater impact.
Also speaking, the Director of the Entrepreneurship Directorate, Dr. Abiodun Dada, described the approval as the outcome of diligent preparation, teamwork and the Institution's unwavering commitment to quality assurance.
He expressed profound appreciation to the Governing Council, the Principal Officers, and members of staff of the Directorate for their immense support throughout the accreditation process.
"This achievement belongs to the entire EKSCOTECH family. I sincerely appreciate the unwavering support of our Governing Council, the Rector and other Principal Officers, as well as the dedication and commitment of every member of staff of the Directorate of Entrepreneurship. Their encouragement and teamwork made this success possible."
Dr. Dada added that the Directorate is fully prepared to commence the implementation of the Mandatory Skills Qualification programme, assuring stakeholders that the Centre would continue to uphold NABTEB's standards while producing highly skilled and globally competitive graduates.
The latest approval further reinforces EKSCOTECH's growing reputation as a forward-looking institution that is combining academic excellence with practical, competency-based education to meet the evolving needs of industry and society.
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