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History of the College

How Kogi State College of Education (Technical) was established, and what it exists to do.

Our story

The college was established in April 2010 under the administration of Asiwaju Clarence Olafemi, then Acting Governor of Kogi State. The bill establishing the college was passed by the Kogi State House of Assembly and signed into law by Governor Alh. (Dr.) Ibrahim Idris.

The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) approved the college to run NCE (Technical) programmes from the 2012/2013 academic session.

Our mission

To build a functional, sustainable teacher, technical and vocational education programme for Kogi State and Nigeria, where students gain the entrepreneurial skills, knowledge and attitudes the economy needs, now and in the future.

Our vision

To maintain dynamic human and material learning resources for a sustainable technical and vocational teacher education programme relevant to Kogi State and Nigeria.

Our aims

  1. Provide quality teaching, learning and research environments for students and staff.
  2. Produce graduates skilled in contemporary pedagogy who succeed in their chosen professions.
  3. Ensure transparency and accountability in all our undertakings.
Excellence in Knowledge, Skill, Service and Character.