The Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka (formerly National Technical Teachers College) is a
Nigerian
Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British jour ...
technical tertiary institution located in
Akoka, a suburb of
Yaba in
Lagos
Lagos (Nigerian English: ; ) is the largest city in Nigeria and the second most populous city in Africa, with a population of 15.4 million as of 2015 within the city proper. Lagos was the national capital of Nigeria until December 1991 fo ...
. 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".
The Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka is approved by the
National Universities Commission
The National Universities Commission (NUC) is a government commission for promoting quality higher education in Nigeria. Situated in Abuja, it was established in 1962 as an advisory agency in the cabinet office. In 1974, it became a statutory b ...
and offers the award of Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and
undergraduate
Undergraduate education is education conducted after secondary education and before postgraduate education. It typically includes all postsecondary programs up to the level of a bachelor's degree. For example, in the United States, an entry-le ...
first degree courses in
technology education Technology education is the study of technology, in which students "learn about the processes and knowledge related to technology". As a field of study, it covers the human's ability to shape and change the physical world to meet needs, by manipulat ...
, having affiliated to the
Federal University of Technology, Minna
Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTMINNA) is a Federal Government owned University located in Minna, Nigeria.
FUT MINNA specializes in technological education. Offering Bachelor's of Technology, Master's of Technology in various technolog ...
.
Courses
The following courses are offered by the College of Education;
* 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.
Affiliation
The institution is affiliated with the University of Benin, Benin City for offering Bachelors degree programmes in the following areas:
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.
Notable alumni
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Ude Oko Chukwu
Rt. Hon. Sir, Ude Oko Chukwu (FCA) (FCA) (born January 1, 1962) is a Nigerian accountant and politician who currently serves as the Deputy Governor of Abia State after he was elected into office in 2015 under the platform of the People's De ...
See also
*
List of colleges of education in Nigeria
There are 152 colleges of education in Nigeria, consisting of 27 federal, 82 private and 54 state colleges of education.
Federal colleges
This is a list of approved federal colleges of education in Nigeria.
Private colleges
This is a list of ...
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National Commission for Colleges of Education
References
External links
Official website
1967 establishments in Nigeria
Universities and colleges in Lagos
Federal colleges of education in Nigeria
Educational institutions established in 1967
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