Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka

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Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka
MottoKnowledge, Skill and Service
Type Public
Established1967
Affiliation Federal University of Technology, Minna
Provost Dr Wahab Ademola Azeez
Location, ,
Website Official website
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The Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka (formerly National Technical Teachers College) is a Nigerian technical tertiary institution located in Akoka, a suburb of Yaba in Lagos. [1] [2] [3] [4] Founded in 1967 by the Federal Government of Nigeria, the institution was founded with the aim of "grooming and producing teachers in technical, vocational and commercial academic disciplines". [5] [6] The Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka is approved by the National Universities Commission and offers the award of Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and undergraduate first degree courses in technology education, having affiliated to the Federal University of Technology, Minna. [7]

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Courses

The following courses are offered by the College of Education; [8] [9]

The institution also participates in the SIWES programme where students are attached to practitioners in the industry to gain practical experience. [10]

Affiliation

The institution is affiliated with the University of Benin, Benin City for offering bachelor's degree programmes in the following areas: [11]

Department of Vocational and Technical Education

- Automobile Technology Education

- Building/Woodwork Technology Education

- Metal Work Technology Education

- Electrical/Electronics Technology Education

Department of Curriculum and Instructional Technology

Department of Educational Foundation

The institution is affiliated with federal University of Technology, Minna. [6]

Notable alumni

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