Choosing the right college of education is an important step for anyone looking to pursue a career in teaching or educational administration in Nigeria. With the rising demand for qualified educators, colleges of education have become critical in training teachers for both primary and secondary schools. This article provides a simple and updated guide (as of 2025) to Federal, State, and Private colleges of education across the country.
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Overview of Colleges of Education in Nigeria
Colleges of education in Nigeria play a major role in developing the country’s education sector. They focus on training teachers who will specialize in various subjects such as languages, sciences, vocational studies, and social sciences. The government, through relevant bodies like the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), oversees these institutions to ensure they maintain high standards and produce competent educators.
Federal Colleges of Education
The Federal Government of Nigeria directly manages and funds these colleges. They usually offer affordable tuition, receive large government support, and often have broader access to resources. They also accept students from all parts of the country.
Below is a table of select Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria, along with their locations and official website addresses (where available).
| S/N | Federal College of Education | Location | Website Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba | Asaba, Delta State | Not listed |
| 2 | Federal College of Education, Kano | Kano City, Kano State | fgckano.sch.ng |
| 3 | Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo | Oyo, Oyo State | www.fceoyo.edu.ng |
| 4 | Federal College of Education, Abeokuta | Abeokuta, Ogun State | www.fce.abeokuta.edu.ng |
| 5 | Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu | Eha Amufu, Enugu State | Not listed |
| 6 | Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe | Gombe, Gombe State | Not listed |
| 7 | Federal College of Education, Kontagora | Kontagora, Niger State | Not listed |
| 8 | Federal College of Education, Okene | Okene, Kogi State | www.fceokene.edu.ng |
| 9 | Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku | Omoku, Rivers State | Not listed |
| 10 | Federal College of Education (Technical), Potiskum | Potiskum, Yobe State | fggcpotiskum.sch.ng |
| 11 | Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri | Owerri, Imo State | www.alvanikoku.net |
| 12 | Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka | Akoka, Lagos State | Not listed |
| 13 | Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi | Bichi, Kano State | Not listed |
| 14 | Federal College of Education (Technical), Gusau | Gusau, Zamfara State | fggcgusau.sch.ng |
| 15 | Federal College of Education, Katsina | Katsina, Katsina State | Not listed |
| 16 | Federal College of Education, Obudu | Obudu, Cross River State | www.fceobudu.edu.ng |
| 17 | Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo | Ondo, Ondo State | Not listed |
| 18 | Federal College of Education, Pankshin | Pankshin, Plateau State | Not listed |
| 19 | Federal College of Education, Yola | Yola, Adamawa State | www.fceyolanigeria.org |
| 20 | Federal College of Education, Zaria | Zaria, Kaduna State | fggczaria.sch.ng |
| 21 | Nigerian Army School of Education (NASE), Ilorin | Ilorin, Kwara State | Not listed |
| 22 | Federal College of Education (T), Umunze | Umunze (Anambra State) | www.fcetumunze.edu.ng |
| 23 | Federal College of Education Odugbo | Odugbo, Apa LGA, Benue State | www.fceodugbo.edu.ng |
Notes:
- Some institutions do not currently list an official website or have an easily accessible URL; these are marked as Not listed.
- Although it is called Federal College of Education, Zaria in the listing, some sources might also refer to it as Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC) Zaria on the domain.
State Colleges of Education
State colleges of education are funded and run by individual state governments. These colleges cater primarily to residents of their respective states but generally admit students from other states as well. They help meet the demand for qualified teachers at the state level.
Below is a table of various State Colleges of Education in Nigeria along with their respective locations and website addresses, where available.
(Entries without a listed URL are marked as “Not listed.”)
| S/N | State College of Education | Location | Website Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of Education, Gindiri | Gindiri, Plateau State. | Not listed |
| 2 | Adamawa State College of Education, Hong | Yola, Adamawa State. | Not listed |
| 3 | Tai Solarin College of Education, Ijebu-Ode | Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. | www.tasce.edu.ng |
| 4 | College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti | Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State. | www.coeikere.edu.ng |
| 5 | Ebonyi State College of Education, Ikwo | Ikwo, Ebonyi State. | Not listed |
| 6 | College of Education, Warri | Edjeba Road, Warri, Delta State | www.coewarri.edu.ng |
| 7 | FCT College of Education, Zuba | Zuba, Garki, FCT Abuja. | Not listed |
| 8 | Osisatech College of Education, Enugu | Enugu, Enugu State. | Not listed |
| 9 | Nasarrawa State College of Education, Akwanga | Akwanga, Nassarawa State. | Not listed |
| 10 | Isa Kaita College of Education, Dutsin-Ma | Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State. | Not listed |
| 11 | College of Education, Ekiadolor-Benin | Ekiadolor-Benin, Edo State | Not listed |
| 12 | College of Education, Gashua, Damaturu | Gashua, Yobe State. | Not listed |
| 13 | Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan-Waya, Kafanchan | Kafanchan, Kaduna State. | Not listed |
| 14 | Osun State College of Education, Ilesa | Ilesa, Osun State. | Not listed |
| 15 | Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin | Ilorin, Kwara State. | Not listed |
| 16 | Kwara State College of Education | Oro, Kwara State. | Not listed |
| 17 | College of Education, Katsina-Ala | Katsina-Ala, Benue State. | Not listed |
| 18 | Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kumbotso, Kano | Kumbotso, Kano State. | Not listed |
| 19 | College of Education (Technical), Lafiagi | Lafiagi, Kwara State. | Not listed |
| 20 | Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe | Nsugbe, Anambra State. | Not listed |
| 21 | Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Otto/Ijanikin | Otto/Ijanikin, Lagos State. | www.aocoed.edu.ng |
| 22 | Emmanuel Alayande College of Education (EACOED), Oyo | Oyo, Oyo State. | www.eacoed.com, www.eacoed.edu.ng |
| 23 | College of Education, Waka BIU | Waka BIU, Borno State. | Not listed |
| 24 | St. Augustine College of Education (Project Time), Lagos | Yaba, Lagos State. | Not listed |
| 25 | Delta State College of Education, Agbor | Agbor, Delta State. | Not listed |
| 26 | Akwa Ibom State College of Education, Afahansit | Afahansit, Akwa Ibom State. | Not listed |
| 27 | Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa | Ankpa, Kogi State. | Not listed |
| 28 | Adamu Augie College of Education, Argungu | Argungu, Kebbi State. | Not listed |
| 29 | College of Education, Azare | Azare, Bauchi State. | Not listed |
| 30 | Umar Ibn Ibrahim El-Kanemi College of Education, Science and Technology, Bama | Bama, Borno State. | Not listed |
| 31 | College of Education, Jalingo | Jalingo, Taraba State. | Not listed |
| 32 | Zamfara State College of Education, Maru | Maru, Zamfara State. | Not listed |
| 33 | Jigawa State College of Education, Gumel | Gumel, Jigawa State. | Not listed |
| 34 | Niger State College of Education, Minna | Minna, Niger State. | Not listed |
| 35 | Rivers College of Education, Rumuolumeni | Port Harcourt, Rivers State. | Not listed |
| 36 | Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto | Sokoto, Sokoto State. | Not listed |
| 37 | Jama’Atu College of Education (JACE), Kaduna | Kaduna, Kaduna State. | Not listed |
| 38 | College of Education, Arochukwu, Abia | Arochukwu, Abia State. | Not listed |
| 39 | College of Education, Ila-Orangun, Osun State | Ila-Orangun, Osun State. | Not listed |
| 40 | Michael Otedola Coll. of Primary Education, Lagos | Noforija-Epe, Lagos. | Not listed |
| 41 | Kashim Ibrahim College of Education, Maiduguri | Maiduguri, Borno State | Not listed |
| 42 | Delta State Coll. of Physical Education, Mosogar | Mosogar, Sapele, Delta State | Not listed |
| 43 | Enugu State Coll. of Education (T), Enugu | Abakaliki Road, Enugu State | Not listed |
| 44 | Cross River State Coll. of Education, Akampa | Akampa, Calabar, Cross River State | Not listed |
| 45 | Edo State College of Education, Igueben | Igueben, Edo State | Not listed |
| 46 | Isaac Jasper Boro COE, Sagbama | Sagbama, Yenogoa, Bayelsa State | Not listed |
| 47 | Kogi State College of Education, Kabba | Kabba, Kogi State | Not listed |
Private Colleges of Education
Private colleges of education in Nigeria are established by individuals, organizations, or religious bodies. They are fully funded by private entities, which often means they have the flexibility to invest in modern facilities and teaching methods. However, tuition fees may be higher compared to federal or state colleges.
| S/N | Private College of Education | Location | Website Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Institute of Ecumenical Education (Thinkers Corner), Enugu | Enugu, Enugu State | Not listed |
| 2 | Delar College of Education | Agodi Gate, Ibadan, Oyo State | Not listed |
| 3 | City College of Education, Mararaba, Gurku | Mararaba, Gurku, Nasarawa State | Not listed |
| 4 | Ansar-Ud-Deen College of Education, Isolo | Oshodi, Isolo, Lagos State | Not listed |
| 5 | Yewa Central College of Education, Ayetoro | Ayetoro, Ogun State | Not listed |
| 6 | OSISA Tech. College of Education, Enugu | Enugu, Enugu State | Not listed |
| 7 | St. Augustine College of Education, Lagos | Akoka, Lagos | Not listed |
| 8 | African Thinkers Community of Inquiry, Enugu | Enugu, Enugu State | Not listed |
| 9 | Muftau Olanihun College of Education, Ibadan | Ibadan | Not listed |
| 10 | Havard Wilson College of Education, Aba | Aba, Abia State | Not listed |
| 11 | Muhyideen College of Education, Ilorin | Ilorin | Not listed |
| 12 | College of Education, Offa | Offa, Kwara State | Not listed |
| 13 | Bauchi Institute of Arabic & Islamic Studies, Bauchi | Bauchi | Not listed |
| 14 | Corner Stone College of Education, Lagos | Unilag, Lagos | Not listed |
| 15 | Peaceland College of Education, Enugu | Enugu | www.peaceland.edu.ng |
| 16 | The College of Education, Nsukka | Enugu | Not listed |
| 17 | Unity College of Education, Auka Adoka, Benue | Otikpo | – |
| 18 | DIAMOND COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ABA | Aba | www.dce.edu.ng |
| 19 | Kinsey College of Education, Ilorin, Kwara State | Ilorin | www.kinseycollege.edu.ng |
| 20 | ECWA College of Education, Jos (ECOEJ) | Jos | www.jets.edu.ng |
Accreditation and Course Offerings
Accreditation is essential to make sure a college of education meets the required academic and professional standards. In Nigeria, the NCCE is responsible for approving courses and ensuring these colleges operate properly. Before applying, students should confirm that their program of interest is accredited. Common courses in colleges of education include:
- Primary Education Studies
- Early Childhood Education
- Mathematics and Science Education
- Language Education (English, French, Nigerian Languages)
- Vocational and Technical Education
- Arts and Social Sciences
Successfully completing these programs qualifies graduates to teach at the primary and junior secondary school levels. Some colleges also offer specialized programs, such as special education or adult literacy training.
Choosing the Right College of Education in 2025
When picking a college of education, consider the following:
- Location: Proximity to home and ease of travel can be important for many students.
- Tuition and Funding: Compare costs among federal, state, and private institutions.
- Accreditation: Check the NCCE website or official school portals for accreditation status.
- Available Courses: Make sure the college offers your preferred subject combination or specialization.
- Reputation and Facilities: Look into the college’s teaching quality, campus facilities, and support services.
Conclusion
Nigeria’s colleges of education form a cornerstone of the nation’s educational system, training qualified teachers who nurture the next generation of learners. Whether you choose a federal, state, or private institution, ensure it fits your educational needs, budget, and professional goals. By considering factors like location, accreditation, and the variety of courses offered, you can find a college of education that provides you with the best possible start to a rewarding career in teaching.
This guide is a starting point for anyone researching colleges of education in Nigeria for 2025. For the most up-to-date details on admission requirements, fees, and program accreditation, it’s best to consult the official websites of each college or the NCCE’s official portal.
References:
- Nigerian Federal Ministry of Education – Official Website
- Regulations and Ownership – NUC, NBTE, & Ministry Websites
- Academic Year Cycle – Typically October to September in Nigerian tertiary institutions.