FG Unveils 5-Year NCE-to-Degree Pathway for Colleges of Education

The National Commission for Colleges of Education has received ministerial directives to replace the existing dual 4-year degree programme with a continuous 5-year structure. Starting in the 2026/2027 academic session, all Colleges of Education will offer a 3-year NCE followed by a 2-year bachelor’s degree programme under one coordinated system. Eligible NCE graduates can now progress directly into 300 level, making the journey from teacher certification to degree faster and more seamless. The reform aims to reinforce the NCE as the baseline teaching qualification while ensuring graduates of Colleges of Education match their university counterparts. Many stakeholders have praised this policy shift.

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