Federal Colleges of Education will now start awarding Bachelor's degrees.
This is as the Federal Government of Nigeria officially begun the implementation of the Dual Mandate Policy following the enactment of the Federal Colleges of Education Act, 2023.
Director of Press, Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, confirmed this in a statement on Friday.
The legislation, signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, empowers FCOEs to concurrently award the Nigeria Certificate in Education and Bachelor’s Degrees in Education.
Announcing the policy rollout in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa described the implementation as a bold and progressive step.
“The Dual Mandate Policy represents not just a reform but a revolution in teacher preparation — enabling FCOEs to offer both NCE and Bachelor’s degrees.
"This initiative empowers institutions, broadens access, and enhances the quality of classroom instruction across Nigeria," he said.
According to the Act, all FCOEs that meet the National Universities Commission standards are now eligible to operate under the Dual Mandate. This inclusive policy ensures that institutions, regardless of their establishment date, can participate once the stipulated requirements are met.