College of Education

Colleges of Education train the teachers who shape every other profession in Nigeria. Without qualified, motivated, well-trained teachers, no level of the education system can function well. Yet the college of education pathway is often overlooked by students who aspire to a teaching career.

In this thread, discuss Colleges of Education in Nigeria. What programmes do they offer and what are the entry requirements? How does the Nigerian Certificate in Education qualify graduates for the classroom? What is the pathway from NCE to a Bachelor of Education degree?

Nigerians who have trained as teachers through the College of Education route — please share your journey and what the profession has meant to you.