The federal government has approved a dual certification programme for federal colleges of education across the country, enabling them to offer both NCE and Bachelor’s degrees.
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, who disclosed this on his official X handle, said the programme will commence in the September 2025 academic year.
He explained that the government’s action was intended to strengthen Nigeria’s higher education system and graduate employability.
The minister the transformation was made possible by the revised act governing FCOEs, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2023.
Recall that the revised legislation permits these colleges to award both the Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) and a bachelor’s degree in education.
Alausa said following this approval, the Ministry of Education held strategic engagements with staff unions and the management of FCOEs to discuss the implementation process.
He highlighted the role of teachers as critical to national development and transformation.
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