The Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka (formerly National Technical Teachers College) is a

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located in

Akoka Akoka is a suburb of Yaba in Lagos State. It is known to be the hub of major tertiary institutions in Lagos including the University of Lagos The University of Lagos, popularly known as UNILAG, is a public research university located in L ...

, a suburb of Yaba in

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. 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

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and offers the award of Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and

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courses in

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, 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

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 ...

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