Katsina State Institute of Tech,. & Mgt. gets approval operate as a Vocational Enterprise Institute (VEI).

In a significant boost to technical and vocational education, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has officially approved the Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management (Katsina KSI LABS Limited) to operate as a Vocational Enterprise Institute (VEI).

The approval follows a successful verification visit conducted by the Board between April 1 and April 3, 2026. This development aligns with the National TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) initiative, aimed at equipping Nigerian youths with market-ready skills.

The institute has been cleared to provide specialized training across eleven key sectors:

• Solar PV Installation & Maintenance
• Social Media Communications
• Creative Media (Digital Media Production)
• Fashion Design and Tailoring
• Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology
• Networking and System Security Installation
• Hospitality and Catering Training
• Electrical Installations
• Satellite & CCTV Installation and Maintenance
• Welding & Fabrication
• Computer Hardware Repair & Maintenance

Under this new arrangement, a specific Sectoral Awarding Body will be responsible for the assessment of trainees. Upon recommendation from the awarding body, the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) will issue the official certificates to graduates.

This streamlined process ensures that the certification carries national recognition and meets the high standards required for professional practice in technical fields.

The official approval letter was signed by Engr. S. M. Yusuf, Director of Vocational, Technical and Skills Development, on behalf of the Executive Secretary of the NBTE.

Copies of the directive have been forwarded to the Registrar of NABTEB and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).