Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka
The Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka (formerly National Technical Teachers College) is a federal technical tertiary institution located in Akoka, a suburb of Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. Established in 1967 by the Federal Government of Nigeria, its mission is to train and produce teachers in technical, vocational, and commercial disciplines.
The college is accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and awards the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and bachelor’s degrees in technology education through its affiliations.
Academic Programmes
NCE Programmes
The college offers the following Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) courses:
- Agricultural Science
- Agricultural Science and Education
- Automobile Technology Education
- Biology / Integrated Science
- Building Education
- Business Education
- Chemistry / Integrated Science
- Computer Education / Physics
- Computer Education / Chemistry
- Computer Science Education / Integrated Science
- Computer Science Education / Mathematics
- Social Science Education
The institution also runs the SIWES (Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme) to give students hands-on industry exposure.
Affiliation and Degree Programmes
Affiliation with University of Benin (UNIBEN), Benin City
Department of Vocational and Technical Education:
- Agriculture Education
- Business Education
- Home Economics Education
- Technical Education with options in:
- Automobile Technology Education
- Building/Woodwork Technology Education
- Metal Work Technology Education
- Electrical/Electronics Technology Education
Department of Curriculum and Instructional Technology:
- Biology Education
- Chemistry Education
- Computer Science Education
- Mathematics Education
- Physics Education
- Integrated Science Education
- Educational Technology Education
Department of Educational Foundation: - Fine and Applied Arts Education
Affiliation with Federal University of Technology, Minna
The college is also affiliated with FUT Minna for additional degree programmes in technical and science education.
Notable Alumni
- Adetunwase Adenle – Artist and four-time Guinness World Record holder
- Ude Oko Chukwu – Former Deputy Governor of Abia State