Edo Technical College Fence

Edo Technical College, sometimes referred to as Benin Technical College is a technical and vocational institution located in Edo State, Nigeria.[1] The institution was first established in Benin City in 1970 by the Canadian government during the administration of late Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia.[2] The school provides vocational and technical skills to students in order to promote entrepreneurship among youths in Edo State. The Government Science and Technical College (GSTC) Benin City, Edo State now wears a new look, thanks to the World Bank assisted State Employment and Expenditure for Results (SEEFOR).[3]

Campus structure

Edo Technical College operates a multi-campus structure.[4] The campuses are located in different local government areas of the State. The colleges include Government Science Technical College (GSTC), Benin (formerly Benin Technical College (BTC));[5] Igarra Technical College; Afuze Technical College and Uromi Technical College.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Edo Technical College accommodates 800 students – Obaseki". Vanguard News. 2019-09-17. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  2. ↑ "Rebranding Technical Education in Edo". THISDAYLIVE. 2019-12-04. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  3. ↑ "World Bank lifts Edo Technical College The Nation Newspaper". 2020-02-14. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
  4. ↑ "Edo State College of Education, Benin – Skills for Services". Retrieved 2021-09-12.
  5. ↑ "Old Benin technical school new bride for parents". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2019-10-02. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
  6. ↑ III, Editorial (2019-12-27). "Edo revives technical colleges, hubs". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2021-07-12.

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