INNOVATION ENTREPRISE INSTITUTIONS (IEIs) AND VOCATIONAL ENTREPRISE INSTITUTIONS (VEIs)
IEIs and VEIs are a product of the recent education reform initiatives of the Federal Ministry of Education. They are institutions offering skilled based training at post secondary and post basic levels to equip secondary school leavers and working adults with vocational skills and knowledge for employability to meet the increasing demand for technical manpower by the various sectors of the economy.
IEIs is classified as National Diploma (ND). However, much emphasis is laid on practicals to ensure competency of products NBTE say the qualification obtainable is The National Diploma (ND). This qualification is at par with other National Diploma Certificates offered by Polytechnics and Monotechnics.
ND is acceptable for HND, Direct Entry to Universities in Nigeria and abroad and preferred by employers of labour because the curricula are industry based.
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