The Federal Ministry of Education has given the green light for the promotion and confirmation of 47 senior staff members within the National Board for Technical Education.
In a statement issued in Kaduna on Monday, the Board’s Head of Media, Fatimah Abubakar, disclosed that the approval was communicated via a letter dated March 13, 2025.
The letter, signed by the Ministry’s Director of Human Resources, Omotayo F. Adeyemi, underscored the decision’s significance in maintaining institutional stability and efficiency.
According to the statement, the promotions were necessary to sustain operational effectiveness, particularly in the absence of the NBTE Governing Board, which has remained non-functional since March 2021.
Among those promoted were nine Acting Directors who, after successfully completing written examinations and a formal oral interview, were confirmed as substantive Directors.
The statement also highlighted the need for a fully constituted Governing Board, expressing optimism that one would be established soon under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu.
It stated, “We are hopeful that President Bola Tinubu will set up a new Governing Board for the NBTE this year. This will enable the Board to function optimally and deliver on its mandate.”
Titled ‘FME Approves Promotion and Confirmation of 47 NBTE Staff,’ the statement further elaborated on the Ministry’s commitment to fostering leadership excellence.
It read, “The Federal Ministry of Education has approved the promotion and confirmation of forty-seven (47) senior staff members of the National Board for Technical Education.
“This decision, conveyed through a letter referenced TEB/VOL.XIX/39 and dated March 13, 2025, was signed by Omotayo F. Adeyemi, the Ministry’s Director of Human Resources.”
“This approval was granted in the absence of the NBTE Governing Board to ensure continued institutional growth and operational efficiency.”
“However, the request for the confirmation of nine (9) Acting Directors as substantive Directors was made after the candidates had undertaken written examinations and a formal oral interview.”
Acknowledging the prolonged absence of the Board, the Ministry reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening leadership structures.
The statement added, “The Federal Ministry of Education remains dedicated to fostering excellence in leadership and ensuring that proper structures are in place for effective policy implementation.
“The National Board for Technical Education has been without a Governing Board since March 2021, and there is a renewed hope that this year His Excellency President Bola Tinubu will set up one to ensure the smooth running and fast delivery of services by the Board as provided for in the NBTE Act.”
With this latest development, stakeholders anticipate that the long-awaited reconstitution of the NBTE Governing Board will further enhance the agency’s ability to fulfill its mandate.
