FG warns colleges against substandard degree programmes

The Federal Government has cautioned Colleges of Education against offering subpar degree programmes under the Dual Mandate policy, emphasizing the need for qualified lecturers, adequate facilities, and functional quality assurance systems before expanding programmes. During the National Retreat/Workshop on the policy, Minister of State for Education Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad warned college administrators that the success of the Dual Mandate would be measured by quality, accountability, and strict adherence to regulatory standards.

She urged institutions to demonstrate adequate academic staffing, appropriate teaching facilities, functional quality assurance systems, and sound governance arrangements to effectively deliver degree programmes. The minister reminded colleges that the policy does not merely permit the introduction of additional academic programmes but calls for a rethinking of institutional governance, teaching methods, student learning, and institutional performance.