FCT College of Education

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FCT College of Education
Type Public
Established1996
Provost Mohammed Gambo Hamza
Location, ,
Nigeria

9°5′3.581″N7°12′28.148″E / 9.08432806°N 7.20781889°E / 9.08432806; 7.20781889
Affiliations Ahmadu Bello University
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The FCT College of Education is a federal government higher education institution located in Zuba, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. It is affiliated to Ahmadu Bello University for its degree programmes. The current Provost is Mohammed Gambo Hamza. [1] [2] [3]

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History

The FCT College of Education was established in 1996. It was formerly known as Teachers College, Zuba. [4] [5] [6]

Courses

The institution offers the following courses; [7]

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References

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