Teachers engaged by the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) to set questions, supervise, and mark examination scripts for candidates in the South-West have protested the non-payment of their entitlements since 2021.

The affected teachers, under the aegis of the Association of Technical Instructors of Nigeria (ATIN), South-West, said despite several appeals and letters to the NABTEB management, many of them have yet to be paid for services rendered during the May/June, November/December, and modular examinations from 2022 till date.

In a reminder letter addressed to the Registrar of NABTEB and dated August 25, 2025, the instructors appealed for the prompt settlement of their outstanding entitlements.

The letter, titled “RE: Appeal for Prompt Payment and Upward Review of Remuneration for Services Rendered,” noted that some members have not been paid since 2021.

The instructors claimed that while examiners who supervised and marked theory papers have been paid, those involved in practical examinations are still being owed.

“We, the Association of Technical Instructors of Nigeria, write to formally express deep concern regarding the persistent delay in the payment of our members for services rendered to NABTEB. Despite their unwavering commitment and diligence in conducting examinations, marking scripts, and other related duties, many have yet to receive timely compensation,” the letter signed by the association’s Acting Coordinator, O.M. Amimi, and Acting Secretary, C.A. Ajayi, read.

The letter further appealed to the examination body to: “Promptly settle all outstanding payments owed to our members for services rendered during the May/June, November/December, and modular examinations from 2022 to date.

“Additionally, some members have yet to receive remuneration for services rendered in 2021, despite repeated follow-ups. We urge the Board to address these cases with urgency.”

The association also called for an upward review of their remuneration to align with the standards of other examination bodies such as WAEC.

“Practical examination remuneration should be calculated based on the number of candidates assigned to each examiner, ensuring fairness and proportionality. The cost of materials for cutting lists should also be reviewed upward to reflect current economic realities and inflationary pressures,” the letter added.

Other demands included the inclusion of examiners in practical question setting, regular training, and capacity-building programmes to enhance efficiency and maintain NABTEB’s examination standards.

“We believe that addressing these concerns will not only motivate our members but also contribute significantly to the continued excellence and efficiency of NABTEB’s examination processes,” the association stated.

When contacted for a reaction, the NABTEB South-West Coordinator, Dr. Adewumi, could not be reached as his phone line was unavailable. He was also yet to respond to a text message as of the time of filing this report.