Federal College of Education, Okene
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1974 |
| Provost | Umar Hassan |
| Location | , , Nigeria |
| Affiliations | University of Ibadan |
| Website | Official website |
The Federal College of Education, Okene is a federal government higher education institution located in Okene, kogi State, Nigeria.[1][2] It is affiliated to University of Ibadan for its degree programmes. The current Provost is Umar Hassan.[3][4][5][6]
History[edit]
The Federal College of Education, Okene was established in 1974. It was originally known as Federal Advanced Teachers College, Okene but was later named Federal College of Education, Okene in 1985.[4][7][8]
Courses[edit]
The institution offers the following courses;[9]
- Economics
- Christian Religious Studies
- Biology
- English
- Agricultural Science
- Chemistry
- Early Childhood Care Education
- French
- Geography
- Guidance and Counseling
- Hausa
- History/Social Studies
- Adult and Non-Formal Education
- Home Economics
- Igbo
- Arabic
- Business Education
- Integrated Science
- Islamic Studies
- Mathematics
- Music
- Primary Education Studies
- Social Studies
- Music
- Physical And Health Education
- Computer Education
- Fine and Applied Arts
Affiliation[edit]
The institution is affiliated with the University of Ibadan to offer programmes leading to Bachelor of Education, (B.Ed.) in;[10]
- Education/Biology
- Education/Chemistry
- Human Kinetics (Physical) & Health Education
- Guidance & Counseling
- Education/French
- Education/Mathematics
- Education/Christian Religious Studies
- Education/Islamic Studies
- Education/Social Studies
- Educational Management
- Education/English Language
References[edit]
- ^ "Senate orders FCE Okene to refund N242m into federation account". Tribune Online. 2021-05-20. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ^ "We're taking FCE Okene to greater heights, says Hassan, provost". The Sun Nigeria. 2019-11-30. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ^ "Office of the Provost – Federal College of Education, Okene (FCE Okene)". Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ^ a b "About Us – Federal College of Education, Okene (FCE Okene)". Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ^ "We won't resume until our demands are met, FCE Okene lecturers protest". The Sun Nigeria. 2020-09-09. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ^ "FG appoints visitation panels to Polytechnics, Colleges of Education". 2021-02-05. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ^ IV, Editorial (2017-10-27). "FCE Okene gets new provost". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ^ "Prioritise local training, TETFund advises varsities, others". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-08-05. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ^ "Official List of Courses Offered in Federal College Of Education Okene (FCEOKENE) - Myschool". myschool.ng. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ^ "Degree Programme – Federal College of Education, Okene (FCE Okene)". Retrieved 2021-08-11.