.As college matriculates 851

By Efe Onodjae 

The Acting Provost, Federal College of Education, Technical, Akoka, Yaba, Dr Isaac O. Miller, gas commended the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, for approving dual mandate status for some colleges of education, including his own to have dual mandate status which allows them to offer degree courses, as well as courses in National Certificate in Education level.

He stated this during the matriculation of new intakes for the 2025/2026 academic session.

According to him, “the development is a saving grace for colleges of education that are experiencing dearth of new intakes.”

“The Federal College of Education, Technical, Akoka, Lagos is distinct with its academic strides and all round development, which have earned it dual mandate status and recognition. And its products well disposed to compete favourably among their peers.

‘I wish to express our profound gratitude to the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa and the Federal Government of Nigeria for graciously granting this college the dual mandate status. This landmark approval has significantly expanded our academic horizon and positioned the institution to deliver both degrees and NCE programmes with renewed vigour and excellence.

“Today’s matriculation is a formal induction into our academic community. It marks the beginning of your journey as students of Federal College of Education, Technical, Akoka. This event is significant as you will be taking the Matriculation Oath and signing the official register, signifying your commitment to uphold the rules and regulations of the college. I urge you to take your learning here very seriously, as we will play our roles effectively, by no stone unturned in the responsibility of moulding your character and imparting you with requisite knowledge to make you what you desire to be,” he said.

Miller said 36 students were admitted into 100 level NCE programmes, 688 into 100 level degree programmes, 91 into direct entry programmes, and 36 into post graduate diploma programmes in education.

The Acting Provost gave the assurance that the new students would enjoy excellent facilities as well as benefit from lecturers who are up to the task.

The President of the Student Union, Comrade Adebari Oluwasegun, urged the new intakes to abide by the rules and regulations put in place by the management and to also enjoy their stay in the college.