NBTE, CHPRBN Okay NBAI’s SAISCE For Admission Into Higher Institutions

The Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN), and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), have jointly declared their approval and recognition of Senior Arabic Islamic Secondary Certificate Examination (SAISCE).

This approval comes after National Universities Commission (NUC) also okayed the certificate for admission processing into Nigerian universities.

Announcing this in a statement signed by
Head of Information and Protocol of National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies, NBAI, Muazu Yunusa Sambo, obtained by Blaze Newz, said this decision marks a pivotal moment in the standardization of secondary school certifications across the country.

According to Yunus ‘SAISCE’s accreditation by these esteemed bodies signifies its alignment with national educational standards and its eligibility for consideration in the admission processes of universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and other tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

“Central to this achievement is the persistent advocacy and strategic initiatives led by Professor Yahuza Suleiman Imam, whose dedicated efforts as the head of the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies have been instrumental in advancing the board’s mandate. Professor Imam’s leadership has been characterized by tireless commitment to promoting the credibility and acceptability of SAISCE among stakeholders within the educational sector.”

Reacting to this development, Registrar of NBAI, Professor Y.S.Imam expressed gratitude for the collaborative efforts that have culminated in SAISCE’s recognition.

He emphasized that this milestone underscores the board’s commitment to enhancing educational equity and facilitating smoother access to higher education opportunities for students across Nigeria.

“The endorsement of SAISCE by NUC, CHPRBN, and NBTE is expected to streamline the admission process for students who have completed the examination, ensuring their qualifications are universally acknowledged and respected.

“This development not only validates the efforts of students who have pursued SAISCE but also reinforces the board’s commitment to maintaining rigorous academic standards in alignment with global best practices” Professor Imam said.