The House of Representatives, through its Committee on Federal Colleges of Education, will hold a one-day public hearing on February 25, 2025, to discuss ten bills aimed at amending the Federal Colleges of Education Act and establishing new federal colleges of education. The event will take place at Conference Room 231 in the House of Representatives New Building, National Assembly Complex, Abuja, starting at 10:00 AM.
Key Points:
The hearing will review bills to establish new federal colleges of education in various states and amend existing laws.
Chairman Rep. Adamu Tanko emphasized the importance of these legislative interventions for strengthening Nigeria’s teacher education system.
Stakeholders, including government agencies, educational institutions, NGOs, and the public, are invited to participate.
Bills to be Reviewed:
Establishment of Federal College of Education, Suleja, Niger State.
Establishment of Federal College of Education, Ijesha, Lagos State.
Establishment of Federal College of Education, Oyin Akoko, Ondo State.
Establishment of Federal College of Education, Oke Oyi, Kwara State.
Establishment of Federal College of Education (Technical), Ogute Okpella, Edo State.
Establishment of Federal College of Education (Technical), Uzebba-Iuleha, Edo State.
Establishment of Federal College of Education, Afon, Kwara State.
Establishment of Federal College of Education, Ibidep, Ibiono LGA, Akwa Ibom State.
Establishment of Federal College of Education (Technical), Ile-Ife, Osun State.
Establishment of Federal College of Education (Technical), Faskari, Katsina State.
Expected Participants:
Federal Ministry of Education
National Commission for Colleges of Education
National Teachers’ Institute
Affected State and Local Governments
NGOs in the education sector
Interested members of the public
The public hearing aims to gather input from stakeholders to enhance the quality of teacher education in Nigeria.
