The Lagos State Examinations Board, under the supervision of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, has announced the conduct of the Year 2025 Trade Test for artisans and technicians across the State.
According to the statement issued by the Director/Registrar of the Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr. Orunsolu Adebayo, the exercise is designed to evaluate the competence, skill, and proficiency of artisans and technicians in various trades, to promote technical excellence and professional certification.
He emphasised that the Trade Test remains a vital instrument in enhancing productivity, employment opportunities, and socio-economic development in Lagos State.
Mr. Orunsolu disclosed that candidates will be examined in different trades such as tailoring, electrical installation, carpentry and joinery, hairdressing, barbing, catering and shoe making, among others. The test will be conducted in Grades III, II, and I to accommodate participants at different levels of expertise.
He further noted that the proposed dates for the 2025 Trade Test are 18th October, 2025, for the Theory component and 21st October, 2025, for the Practical Test.
Designated Test centres include Government Technical College, Ikotun; Government Technical College, Epe; Skill Acquisition Centre, Egbeda, and the Lagos State Examinations Board.
Mr. Orunsolu encouraged all eligible artisans and technicians to prepare adequately and take advantage of this opportunity to gain formal recognition for their skills. He reaffirmed the commitment of the Lagos State Government to continuously support vocational and technical education as a cornerstone of sustainable development and youth empowerment.
