Federal Poly Ukana Approved as NBTE Skill Training Centre

 

Federal Poly Ukana Approved as NBTE Skill Training Centre


Federal Polytechnic Ukana has been approved by NBTE as a Skill Training Centre. The school will now run and certify hands-on vocational programmes in over ten trades. Full details of the approval, courses, and impact are shared below.



Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, Akwa Ibom State, has bagged something fresh and official. The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has given the green light for the school to function as a Skill Training Centre. The news broke with a signed document dated 13th August 2025, and it spread quickly through local press briefings. For the polytechnic, it is another stone laid on its track record of practical education.

What the Approval Means

This is not just a paper endorsement. It followed a proper process: an application, checks, and a verification visit by NBTE. After ticking all boxes, the school now has the go-ahead to run and certify hands-on vocational courses.



The approved trades cover areas many Nigerians use daily. The list runs across fourteen programmes:Fashion Design
Leather Work
Paint Making
Painting and Decoration
Web Application Development
Computer Hardware Maintenance and Repairs
Mobile Phone Repairs and Maintenance
Automobile Mechanic
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Repairs and Maintenance
Welding and Fabrication
Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
Electrical Installation, Maintenance and Repairs
Brick Laying, Block Laying and Concreting (Masonry)
Carpentry and Joinery

From tailoring to tech, welding to web apps, the scope is wide, and each skill is one that can put food on the table.
Certification and Assessment

Under this setup, training does not end with just classes. A Sectoral Awarding Body will handle the assessment of trainees. Once done, the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) will issue certificates based on their recommendation. So yes, students will walk away with recognised documents to back their craft.
Words From the Rector

Ambassador (Mrs) Eduma Enobong Essien, Rector of the Polytechnic, spoke with visible pride. She called the approval more than just another stamp, but a clear sign of the school’s readiness to raise skilled graduates. In her words, the move strengthens their vision of producing people who can handle both classroom and workshop demands.

She added that this is a chance to give back to students and even the surrounding community. With the right support, the campus could become a hub where technical knowledge blends with practical use, creating more jobs and fewer idle hands.
Why This Matters

For Ukana and beyond, this opens doors. With so many young people chasing white-collar jobs that feel scarce, vocational training like this offers another path. You learn, you practise, you earn. It might sound simple, but that is where the real shift lies. As some would say, “na hand work dey carry man go far.”
Final Thought

Federal Polytechnic Ukana now wears a new badge, one that puts skills at the centre of its mission. It is about giving tools, not just lectures, to prepare Nigerians for life beyond school walls. If followed through, this could ripple out into families, streets, and even industries.