Shehu Shagari College of Education

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Shehu Shagari College of Education
Type Public
Established1970
Provost Wadata Hakimi
Location, ,
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]

Courses

The institution offers the following courses; [6] [7]

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; [6]

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