The Federal Government has commenced the implementation of the Dual Mandate Policy that allows all Federal Colleges of Education (FCOEs) to award both the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and Bachelor’s Degrees in Education.
This follows the enactment of the Federal Colleges of Education Act, 2023, signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to a press release dated May 2, 2025, and signed by Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press, the rollout was officially announced by the Honourable Minister of Education in Abuja, describing it as a critical step in Nigeria’s teacher education reform.