Adamu Tafawa Balewa College of Education is a state government-owned higher education institution located in Kangere, Bauchi State, Nigeria. The institution plays a key role in training teachers and education professionals in various academic disciplines.
- Location: Kangere, Bauchi State, Nigeria
- Established: 2014
- Provost: Adamu Magaji Yanbuga
- Former Name: Bauchi State Institute (Adamu Tafawa Balewa College of Education, Kangere)
History
The institution was established in 2014 as part of the Bauchi State government's efforts to expand access to teacher education and professional development. Initially known as the Bauchi State Institute, it was later renamed Adamu Tafawa Balewa College of Education in honour of Nigeria’s first Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa.
Courses
The college offers a wide range of Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programs across science, arts, and vocational disciplines. Available courses include:
- Home Economics
- Business Education
- Agricultural Science Education
- Islamic Religious Studies
- Education and Arabic
- Economics
- Early Childhood and Primary Education
- Education and English
- Hausa
- Physical and Health Education
- French
- Physics Education
- Geography
- Chemistry Education
- Biology Education
- Adult and Non-Formal Education
- Mathematics
- Management Studies
- Computer Science Education
- Social Development
- Integrated Science Education
- Social Studies (Double Major)
- Nomadic Education
- Christian Religious Studies
- English / Social Studies
Academic Mission
The college’s core mission is to train qualified teachers capable of transforming Nigeria’s educational sector, especially at the basic and secondary school levels. It also focuses on inclusive education, offering programs in nomadic education, adult learning, and early childhood development.