FG Warns Colleges Against Poor Implementation

The federal authorities has warned Colleges of Education towards poor implementation of the Dual Mandate coverage, stressing that establishments should show ample readiness, keep tutorial requirements and guarantee accountability earlier than commencing or increasing diploma programmes.

The Minister of State for Education, Prof Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, gave the warning on the National Retreat/Workshop on the Effective Implementation of the Dual Mandate and Strategic Plan for Colleges of Education, held alongside the revealing of the brand new Dual Mandate Curriculum in Abuja.

Ahmad mentioned the success of the coverage wouldn’t be decided by the variety of schools introducing diploma programmes however by their means to ship high quality instructor schooling consistent with permitted regulatory requirements.

She mentioned taking part establishments should have certified tutorial personnel, applicable instructing and studying amenities, purposeful high quality assurance programs and sound governance constructions to implement the coverage successfully.

“The success of this coverage is not going to be measured by the variety of Colleges that begin diploma programmes alone.

“Every participating College must demonstrate the required academic capacity, qualified personnel, appropriate facilities, functional quality assurance systems and sound governance arrangements necessary to deliver degree programmes effectively,” the minister mentioned

The Dual Mandate coverage permits Colleges of Education to retain their conventional accountability of awarding the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) whereas progressively increasing their capability to supply bachelor’s levels in schooling, topic to relevant regulatory and high quality assurance necessities.

According to Ahmad, the reform is designed to broaden entry to larger schooling, strengthen instructor preparation, promote institutional growth and enhance instructing and studying throughout the nation.

She, nevertheless, cautioned that the coverage should not be handled merely as a chance to introduce further tutorial programmes, noting that it carries elevated obligations for institutional administration.

“The Federal Ministry of Education expects all Colleges of Education to approach this reform with seriousness, strategic commitment and a clear understanding that the Dual Mandate carries increased responsibilities as well as significant opportunities,” she mentioned.

The minister additionally referred to as on the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) to make sure the efficient dissemination and constant implementation of the newly unveiled curriculum throughout establishments.

The minister subsequently unveiled the brand new Dual Mandate Curriculum and the NCCE Medium-Term Strategic Plan for 2026–2031.

Earlier, the Executive Secretary of NCCE, Dr Angela Ajala, mentioned the Dual Mandate was a significant reform supposed to reposition Colleges of Education, strengthen their relevance and enhance the standard of academics produced for the nation’s schooling system.

Ajala mentioned the brand new curriculum was developed by way of consultations involving curriculum specialists, lecturers, skilled our bodies, regulatory businesses and different stakeholders.

According to her, the curricula developed throughout the ten Schools incorporate digital competencies, inclusive schooling, modern pedagogical approaches, entrepreneurship and sensible expertise to deal with up to date academic wants.

“A curriculum on paper cannot transform a classroom. A strategic plan on a shelf cannot transform an institution. And a policy without implementation cannot transform a nation,” Ajala mentioned.