Shehu Shagari College of Education

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Shehu Shagari College of Education
Type Public
Established1970
Provost Wadata Hakimi
Location
Sokoto
,
Sokoto State
,
Nigeria
Affiliations Ahmadu Bello University and Usmanu Danfodiyo University
Website Official website

The Shehu Shagari College of Education is a state government higher education institution located in Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria. It is affiliated to Ahmadu Bello University and Usmanu Danfodiyo University for its degree programmes. The current Provost is Wadata Hakimi. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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History

The Shehu Shagari College of Education was established in 1970. It was formerly known as Advanced Teacher's College until 1995. [2] [5]

The Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, which started on a modest note way back in 1970 as Advanced Teachers college (ATC) at a temporary site in Sokoto town, was then the first fully state-owned Advanced Teachers College in the Northern states of Nigeria. It commenced operation precisely on 14 October 1970 with an initial intake of sixty seven students and six teaching staff. The primary purpose of its establishment was to address the acute shortage of post-primary school teachers in the then North- western state, following rapid educational expansion at both primary and post-primary school levels. The college moved to its present permanent site in June 1974, and has to date, been headed by 14 chief Executives at different times under different nomenclatures. [6]

Courses

The institution offers the following courses; [7] [8]

Affiliation

The institution is affiliated with the Ahmadu Bello University and Usmanu Danfodiyo University to offer programmes leading to Bachelor of Education, (B.Ed.) in; [7]

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References

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  2. 1 2 "The Place Of Colleges Of Education In The Development Of Nigeria". Leadership News - Nigeria News, Breaking News, Politics and more. 2021-01-24. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  3. ↑ "Tambuwal set to upgrade Shehu Shagari college of education to university". Tribune Online. 2021-01-13. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  4. ↑ "Tambuwal Upgrades SSCOE to University, Retains Name". THISDAYLIVE. 2020-12-29. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  5. ↑ "History Of SSCOE | Shehu Shagari College Of Education, Sokoto". 209.95.38.115. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  6. ↑ "SchChat - School | Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto". www.schchat.com. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
  7. 1 2 "Programs – Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto" . Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  8. ↑ "Official List of Courses Offered in Shehu Shagari College Of Education, Sokoto (SSCOESOK) - Myschool". myschool.ng. Retrieved 2021-08-24.

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