Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka

The Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka (formerly National Technical Teachers College) is a Nigerian technical tertiary institution located in Akoka, a suburb of Yaba in Lagos.^[1][2][3][4] Founded in 1967 by the Federal Government of Nigeria, the institution was founded with the aim of "grooming and producing teachers in technical, vocational and commercial academic disciplines".^[5][6] The Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka is approved by the National Universities Commission and offers the award of Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and undergraduate first degree courses in technology education, having affiliated to the Federal University of Technology, Minna.^[7]

Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka

Motto	Knowledge, Skill and Service
Type	Public
Established	1967
Provost	Sijibomi O. Olusanya
Location	Akoka, Yaba , Lagos State , Nigeria
Website	Official website

Courses

The following courses are offered by the College of Education;^[8][9]

• Agricultural Science
• Agricultural Science and Education
• Automobile Technology Education
• Biology/Integrated Science
• Building Education
• Business Education
• Chemistry/Integrated Science
• Computer Education/Physics
• Computer Education/Chemistry
• Computer Science Education/Integrated Science
• Computer Science Education/Mathematics

The institution also participates in the SIWES programme where students are attached to practitioners in the industry to gain practical experience.^[10]

Affiliation

The institution is affiliated with the University of Benin, Benin City for offering Bachelors degree programmes in the following areas:^[11]

Department of Vocational and Technical Education

• Agriculture Education
• Business Education
• Home Economics Education
• Technical Education with options in;

- Automobile Technology Education

- Building/Woodwork Technology Education

- Metal Work Technology Education

- Electrical/Electronics Technology Education

Department of Curriculum and Instructional Technology

• Biology Education
• Chemistry Education
• Computer Science Education
• Mathematics Education
• Physics Education
• Integrated Science Education
• Educational Technology Education

Department of Educational Foundation

• Fine and Applied Arts Education

The institution is also affiliated with the Federal University of Technology, Minna.^[6]

Notable alumni

See also: Category:Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka alumni

• Ude Oko Chukwu

See also

• List of colleges of education in Nigeria
• National Commission for Colleges of Education

References

1. "3,682 graduates for FCE Akoka's 36th convocation". The Guardian. Nigeria News Agency. 8 May 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
2. "NCCE Online". www.ncceonline.edu.ng. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
3. "List of Accredited Colleges of Education in Nigeria". www.myschoolgist.com. 4 January 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
4. "Federal College of Education, Akoka fcetakoka| School Fees, Courses & Admission info". universitycompass.com. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
5. "Brief history". Retrieved 4 October 2015.
6. "A Guide to Studying at Federal College of Education Akoka". School Reviews by Real Students. 13 February 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
7. "An interview with the Provost, Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka". Retrieved 4 October 2015.
8. "Official List of Courses Offered in Federal College Of Education (Technical) Akoka (FCETAKOKA) - Myschool". myschool.ng. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
9. Academy, Samphina (28 February 2019). "Courses in Federal College Of Education (Technical) Akoka". Samphina Academy. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
10. "Federal Colleges Of Education In Nigeria Participating In SIWES". 19 January 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
11. "FCET Akoka-UNIBEN Matriculates 319 Degree Students". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 31 May 2021.

External links

• Official website