The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has announced the release of the 2024 in-school National Business Certificate (NBC) and National Technical Certificate (NTC) examination results. The newly-appointed Acting Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, Dr. Nnasia Asanga, revealed the results at the board’s headquarters in Ikpoba Hill, Benin. The release comes after 63 days, in line with the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Asanga hailed the timely release as a groundbreaking achievement, stating that it reflects NABTEB’s commitment to enhancing education, particularly in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). He expressed the board’s ambition to reduce the turnaround time for future examination results even further, stating, “This achievement is a testament to the management’s unwavering commitment and resilience to the advancement of education, including Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).”
He further emphasized that the prompt release of results would significantly benefit students who require these results for admission into higher education institutions. According to Asanga, “44,000 candidates, representing 65.34 percent of those who took the NBC/NTC exams, scored 5 credits and above, including English language and Mathematics. Additionally, 62,235 candidates, representing 92.42 percent, obtained 5 credits and above with or without English Language and Mathematics.”
While the overall performance was strong, Asanga noted a slight decline compared to the 2023 results, where 73.19 percent of students earned five credits, including English and Mathematics, and 92.43 percent scored five credits with or without those subjects.
Addressing the issue of examination malpractice, Asanga highlighted the growing challenge it poses to the credibility of educational assessments. He remarked, “The scourge of examination malpractice not only betrays the trust of educators and policymakers but also robs students of the opportunity to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and lifelong learning skills.” NABTEB continues to implement innovative measures aimed at curbing malpractice and promoting a culture of academic integrity. In the 2024 exams, 349 candidates, representing 0.52 percent, were involved in malpractice, a slight increase from the 0.45 percent recorded in 2023.
Asanga reiterated NABTEB’s core mission of conducting examinations and skill-based assessments, which lead to the award of Business, Vocational, and Technical certificates at both the Ordinary and Advanced levels. These certifications provide qualifications for workforce entry and access to tertiary education. He noted that graduates from Business, Technical, and Vocational Colleges, as well as those trained through informal apprenticeships, could earn credentials certifying them as artisans, craftsmen, or master craftsmen.
Additionally, Asanga emphasized that the board’s exam questions are developed and moderated by seasoned academics and professionals, adhering to the highest standards and best practices in public assessments.