Technical and vocational education plays a crucial role in Nigeria’s development by providing students with hands-on skills and technical knowledge required for various industries. Technical colleges are the foundation of this system, offering practical training in engineering, construction, electrical work, craft, and vocational studies.

If you are looking for where to acquire technical skills or want to further your studies after junior secondary school, this article provides the complete and updated list of accredited technical colleges in Nigeria, arranged by state.

Technical Colleges in Nigeria

What Are Technical Colleges?

Technical colleges are post-primary institutions established to train students in practical and applied technical fields. They prepare students for the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), National Technical Certificate (NTC), and Advanced National Technical Certificate (ANTC) examinations.

Graduates of these institutions can proceed to polytechnics, colleges of education (technical), or directly enter the workforce with employable technical skills.

List of Accredited Technical Colleges in Nigeria (By State)

Below is a detailed table showing the list of government-approved and accredited technical colleges across Nigeria:

State	Technical College Name
Abia	Ohafia Technical College, Ania, Abia State
	Aba Boys Technical College, Aba, Abia State
Adamawa	Government Technical College, Mubi, Adamawa State
	Government Technical College, Yola, Adamawa State
	Vocational Technical Training Centre, Mayo-Belwa, Adamawa State
	Vocational Technical Training Centre, Mubi, Adamawa State
	Vocational Technical Training Centre, Yola, Adamawa State
Akwa Ibom	Community Technical College, Ikot-Akata, Akwa Ibom State
	Akwa Ibom State Science and Technical Schools, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
	Government Technical College, Abak, Akwa Ibom State
	Government Technical College, Ewet-Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
	Government Technical College, Oron, Akwa Ibom State
	Union Technical College, Ikpa-Eket, Akwa Ibom State
Anambra	Federal Science Technical College, Zik Avenue, Awka, Anambra State
	Government Technical College, Onitsha, Anambra State
	Nigeria Science and Technical College, Nnewi, Anambra State
	Government Technical College, Nkpor, Anambra State
	Government Technical College, Umuchu, Anambra State
	Government Technical College, Umueri, Anambra State
	Government Technical College, Umunze, Anambra State
	St. John’s Science and Technical College, Alor, Anambra State
Bayelsa	Federal Science Technical College, Tungbo, Bayelsa State
Bauchi	Government Day Technical College, Bauchi, Bauchi State
	Government Day Technical College, Gar, Bauchi State
	Government Day Technical College, Azare, Bauchi State
	Government Day Technical College, Tafawa Balewa, Bauchi State
	Government Day Technical College, Jama’are, Bauchi State
	Government Day Technical College, Gamawa, Bauchi State
	Government Day Technical College, Kafin Madaki, Bauchi State
Benue	Benue State University Technical College, Makurdi, Benue State
	St. Joseph Technical College, Makurdi, Benue State
	St. Jude’s Technical College, Tse-Mker, Benue State
Cross River	Community Technical College, Calabar, Cross River State
	Government Technical College, Ogoja, Cross River State
Delta	Agbor Technical College, Agbor, Delta State
	Issele-Uku Technical College, Issele-Uku, Delta State
	Ofagbe Technical College, Ofagbe, Delta State
	Ogor Technical College, Otogor Ughelli, Delta State
	Sapele Technical College, Sapele, Delta State
Ebonyi	Government Technical College, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
	Government Technical College, Afikpo, Ebonyi State
Ekiti	Government Technical College, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
	Government Technical College, Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Enugu	Government Technical College, Enugu, Enugu State
	Government Technical College, Nsukka, Enugu State
Gombe	Government Science and Technical College, Gombe, Gombe State
	Government Science and Technical College, Kumo, Gombe State
Imo	Ahiara Science & Technical College, Ahiara, Imo State
	Government Technical College, Owerri, Imo State
Jigawa	Government Technical College, Dutse, Jigawa State
	Government Technical College, Hadejia, Jigawa State
Kaduna	Government Technical College, Kaduna, Kaduna State
	Government Technical College, Zaria, Kaduna State
Kano	Government Technical College, Kano, Kano State
	Government Technical College, Wudil, Kano State
Katsina	Government Technical College, Katsina, Katsina State
	Government Technical College, Daura, Katsina State
Kebbi	Government Technical College, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State
	Government Technical College, Argungu, Kebbi State
Kogi	Government Technical College, Lokoja, Kogi State
	Government Technical College, Kabba, Kogi State
Kwara	Government Technical College, Ilorin, Kwara State
	Government Technical College, Offa, Kwara State
Lagos	Lagos State Technical College, Isolo, Lagos State
	Lagos State Technical College, Agidingbi, Lagos State
	Lagos State Technical College, Ikorodu, Lagos State
	Lagos State Technical College, Epe, Lagos State
	Lagos State Technical College, Badagry, Lagos State
Nasarawa	Government Technical College, Lafia, Nasarawa State
	Government Technical College, Akwanga, Nasarawa State
Niger	Government Technical College, Bida, Niger State
	Government Technical College, Minna, Niger State
Ogun	Gateway Technical College, Igbesa, Ogun State
	Gateway Technical College, Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State
	Gateway Technical College, Ilaro, Ogun State
	Gateway Technical College, Ota, Ogun State
Ondo	Government Technical College, Akure, Ondo State
	Government Technical College, Owo, Ondo State
Osun	Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke, Osun

Importance of Technical Colleges in Nigeria

1. Skill Development: They equip students with relevant skills for industrial, electrical, mechanical, and construction sectors.

2. Employment Opportunities: Graduates can start their own businesses or find jobs in both public and private industries.

3. Technological Advancement: Technical colleges contribute to innovation and promote self-reliance among Nigerian youths.

4. Foundation for Further Studies: Students can proceed to polytechnics or technical universities to earn higher qualifications.

Admission Requirements into Technical Colleges

While requirements may differ slightly by state, most technical colleges in Nigeria accept candidates who:

• Have completed Junior Secondary School (JSS3) or its equivalent.

• Possess at least three passes in relevant JSS subjects including English, Mathematics, and Basic Science.

• Are between the ages of 13 and 17 years (for regular admission).

• Pass an entrance examination or interview conducted by the state Ministry of Education or Science and Technical Board.

Frequently Asked Questions About Technical Colleges in Nigeria

1. What is a technical college in Nigeria?

A technical college is an educational institution that provides students with practical and vocational training in various technical fields such as electrical work, carpentry, welding, building construction, auto mechanics, and computer technology. These colleges prepare students for the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) examinations leading to the National Technical Certificate (NTC) or Advanced National Technical Certificate (ANTC).

2. Who can attend a technical college?

Students who have completed their Junior Secondary School (JSS3) or its equivalent can apply to a technical college. Most students enter at around age 13 to 17, depending on state-specific admission requirements.

3. What certificate do students receive after completing technical college?

Graduates of technical colleges receive the National Technical Certificate (NTC) after completing their program and passing the NABTEB examinations. Those who continue to the advanced stage receive the Advanced National Technical Certificate (ANTC).

4. How long is the technical college program in Nigeria?

The standard duration for technical college programs is three years, after which students sit for the NTC examination. Students who proceed for advanced training spend an additional one to two years to obtain the ANTC.

Final Thoughts

Technical education remains one of the strongest pillars for Nigeria’s industrial and economic growth. The accredited technical colleges listed above are recognized by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and the respective state ministries of education.