FCE Yola Graduates 3,555 At 16th Convocation As Stakeholders Renew Demand for Upgrade to Varsity of Education
Daji Sani in Yola The Federal College of Education, Yola, weekend held its 16th combined convocation ceremony for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 academic sessions, with 3,555 graduands awarded the Nigeria
The Federal College of Education (FCE) Yola, located in Adamawa State, recently conducted its 16th combined convocation ceremony, awarding a total of 3,555 graduates with the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) from the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 academic sessions. This significant milestone was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa, and the Chair of the Governing Council, Mr. Saheed O. Johnson.
The graduates, 1,818 from 2024 and 1,737 from 2025, were lauded for their achievements, despite facing various challenges. Stakeholders at the event appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the urgent upgrade of the 52-year-old institution to a University of Education, as it has demonstrated the capacity to meet the increasing demand for teacher education in the North-east.
The Provost, Dr. Mohammed Usman Degereji, provided an overview of the college's growth and improvements over the past four years, which include enhanced infrastructure, ICT facilities, and increased staff productivity. The state governor expressed his commitment to improving education through policies and funding, while the Minister of Education acknowledged the college's achievements and maintained that its dual mandate already allows it to award degrees.
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