Training good educators is key to improving classroom outcomes. Colleges of Education are the institutions that prepare teachers with both the subject knowledge and teaching skills needed in schools. In Edo State, there are a few recognized Colleges of Education, mostly public, that serve this purpose. In this blog post, we’ll go through the Colleges of Education in Edo State, sorted by federal, state, and private ownership, with a short introduction to each to help you understand what they are, where they are, and what they bring to the educational landscape.
##Federal Colleges of Education in Edo State
1. Federal College of Education (Technical), Ekiadolor, Ovia North-East LGA:
This institution was formerly a state college (College of Education, Ekiadolor) and was converted into a federal technical College of Education in 2022. It is now under the federal government, specializing in technical teacher education. Its upgrade to federal status signals its importance in boosting capacity for teacher training in Edo State and enhancing technical education.
##State Colleges of Education in Edo State
2. College of Education, Igueben:
Located in Igueben Local Government Area, this is a state-owned institution that has been around since 1980. It is focused on producing teachers with the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE), across a variety of disciplines. As a state college, it serves the educational needs of its local communities and plays a vital role in supplying qualified teachers for Edo State and beyond.
3. Federal College of Education, Ekiadolor:
Before its conversion, this was one of the principal state colleges in Edo State, offering NCE programmes. Its transition to Federal College of Education (Technical) reflects government policy to strengthen teacher training, especially in technical areas.
##Private Colleges of Education in Edo State
There are currently no private Colleges of Education listed or accredited in Edo State. All teacher training institutions with NCE approval in the state are public (either state or federal) as of the latest available data.