NABTEB to digitalise exams, boost efficiency – Registrar

The National Business and Technical Examination Board (NABTEB) on Thursday announced plans to digitalise its examination processes to improve operational efficiency.

Dr Mohammed Aminu, newly appointed Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of the board announced the plans while addressing staff at NABTEB’s headquarters in Benin City.

“We will accelerate the digitalisation of our examination processes, from registration to result processing and certificate issuance, to enhance efficiency and reduce errors,” he said.

The new registrar added that Computer-Based Testing (CBT) would be expanded, transitioning more subjects to digital platforms in response to global trend and rising digital literacy among candidates.

To safeguard exam integrity, he said NABTEB would deploy biometric verification, encrypted question papers, and real-time monitoring systems to prevent malpractice.

Dr Aminu stressed that these initiatives would strengthen public confidence in NABTEB certificates while improving the technical and security aspects of examinations.

He also pledged to prioritise staff welfare through capacity-building programmes, ensuring they stay updated on global trends in educational assessment and administration.

“NABTEB will further engage schools, technical institutions, government agencies, and industry partners to tackle challenges and drive systemic improvements, he added.

Earlier, Director of Special Duties, Olugbenga Ojogbede, described Aminu’s appointment as timely, expressing confidence in his leadership to advance Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

“With your experience and vision, we believe you will steer NABTEB to greater heights,” Ojogbede said, pledging staff support for his administration’s goals.