National Commission for Colleges of Education, Abuja

18/09/2026

*NCCE NORTH-EAST ZONAL TOUR: GOMBE GOVERNMENT BACKS SKILLS-BASED TEACHER EDUCATION*

The North-East leg of the NCCE Executive Secretary’s zonal tour continued in Gombe State, as Dr. Angela Ajala led Provosts of Colleges of Education across the zone on a courtesy visit to the Gombe State Government.

Receiving the delegation, Deputy Governor Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau called for an educational rebirth in the region and commended NCCE reforms integrating skills acquisition into teacher education to prepare graduates for employment, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Dr. Ajala highlighted the Dual Mandate and emerging five-year structure, which provide opportunities for students to earn NCE, B.Ed. and globally recognised skills certification.

In recognition of its contribution to education, the NCCE presented an Award to the Executive Governor of Gombe State, His Excellency, Alh. Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, which was received on his behalf by the Deputy Governor. The State Government also presented its 10-Year Development Plan (DEVAGOM) and Government Scorecard to the NCCE Executive Secretary, reinforcing a shared commitment to transforming teacher education in the North-East.

16/09/2026

FG Takeover of Arole College to Strengthen Teacher Education — NCCE

The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Dr. Angela Ajala, has described the Federal Government’s takeover of Arole College of Education, Kwara State, as a strategic investment in teacher education and human capital development.

Ajala stated this at the formal takeover of the institution, noting that the development would expand access to quality teacher education in Kwara State, which had hitherto not had a Federal College of Education.

She commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for approving the takeover and the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, for providing the leadership and strategic direction that facilitated the transition.

The NCCE boss also commended the proprietors of the college for their willingness to hand over the institution to the Federal Government, describing the gesture as an act of patriotism and commitment to the advancement of education.

Ajala assured the institution of the NCCE’s continued regulatory guidance and support, urging the management, staff and students to embrace the new chapter and work towards building a centre of excellence in teacher education.

“Today, we take over an institution. Tomorrow, we must build an institution of excellence. And ultimately, we must build the teachers who will build Nigeria,” she said.

11/09/2026

News report on the NCCE Executive Secretary’s Zonal Engagement with Provosts in the North Central Zone

10/09/2026

NCCE ZONAL TOUR:

As part of her ongoing zonal tour to engage Provosts of Colleges of Education, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Dr. (Mrs.) Angela Ajala, FNAE, met with Provosts from the North-Central Zone on Thursday, 10 September 2026, at the Commission’s Headquarters, Abuja.

The engagement focused on the Dual Mandate, institutional development, quality teacher education, key challenges and practical strategies for strengthening Colleges of Education.

Dr. Ajala called for honest identification of institutional constraints and collaborative solutions, stressing that the Dual Mandate is not simply about awarding more certificates, but about building strong institutions capable of producing quality teachers.

The Provosts commended the initiative, describing the engagement as laudable and a strategic approach to advancing teacher education in Nigeria. They appreciated the Executive Secretary for creating a platform for constructive dialogue, collaboration and shared solutions towards improving the sector.

10/09/2026

Teaching Nigeria Forward, together.

The newly elected executives of the Senior Staff Union of Colleges of Education in Nigeria (SSUCOEN), led by President Comrade Akinniyi Akinleye, paid a courtesy and familiarisation visit to the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Dr. Angela Ajala.

The union reaffirmed its commitment to the Teach Nigeria Forward campaign, which it has already embraced, with its members serving as ambassadors of the initiative.

Dr. Ajala challenged SSUCOEN to deepen its role as a proactive and value-driven partner in strengthening teacher education.

“We are at the verge of major reforms. Be more proactive than reactive,” she said.

She highlighted the need for continuous professional development, accurate data, digitisation, accreditation readiness and stronger institutional systems, while emphasising collaboration among Registrars, Bursars and other senior management staff.

The engagement also reaffirmed the longstanding partnership between NCCE and SSUCOEN and the shared commitment to building stronger Colleges of Education and a better teacher education system.

Together, we Teach Nigeria Forward.

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The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education, Dr. (Mrs.) Angela Ajala, FNAE, began the Commission's national zonal tour in Kano, accompanied by fifteen Provosts of Colleges of Education.

The delegation paid a courtesy visit to His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, who received them at his palace.

Discussions centred on the barriers to educational advancement in northern Nigeria, the role of leadership in addressing them, and opportunities to expand scholarship support for young women seeking to enter teacher education. His Highness, himself a former teacher, welcomed the Commission's reform agenda and offered to support efforts to widen access.

The Executive Secretary commended Kano State's sustained investment in education, which now accounts for close to a third of the state's annual budget.

The zonal tour will take the Commission to all six geopolitical zones, bringing Provosts of Federal, State and Private Colleges of Education together in each zone to examine challenges specific to their region.

Teach Nigeria Forward.

20/08/2026

Celebrating a Champion of Teacher Education 🎉

The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Dr. Angela Ajala has congratulated the Director of Colleges of Education at the Federal Ministry of Education, Dr. Uchenna Cecilia Uba, on her birthday.

Dr. Ajala commended her outstanding leadership, resilience and dedication to the advancement of teacher education and the development of Colleges of Education in Nigeria.

She wished Dr. Uba good health, wisdom, fulfilment and greater accomplishments in service to the nation.

The Executive Secretary was represented at the celebration by the Deputy Director, Protocol/Special Assistant to the Executive Secretary, Mr. Yawale Shehu, alongside her Technical Assistant, Coco Anetor-Sokei