The Federal Authorities has commenced the implementation of the Twin Mandate Coverage that permits all Federal Faculties of Training (FCOEs) to award each the Nigeria Certificates in Training (NCE) and Bachelor’s Levels in Training.
This follows the enactment of the Federal Faculties of Training Act, 2023, signed into legislation by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In line with a press launch dated Might 2, 2025, and signed by Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press, the rollout was formally introduced by the Honourable Minister of Education in Abuja, describing it as a important step in Nigeria’s trainer schooling reform.
“This laws, signed into legislation by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, empowers FCOEs to concurrently award the Nigeria Certificates in Training (NCE) and Bachelor’s Levels in Training, marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s trainer schooling reform.
The Twin Mandate Coverage represents not only a reform however a revolution in trainer preparation, enabling FCOEs to supply each NCE and Bachelor’s levels. This initiative empowers establishments, broadens entry, and enhances the standard of classroom instruction throughout Nigeria,” the assertion learn.
Eligibility necessities
The Federal Faculties of Training Act empowers any FCOE that meets the requirements of the Nationwide Universities Fee (NUC) to function underneath the brand new coverage.
The federal government clarified that the coverage is inclusive and doesn’t prohibit eligibility primarily based on the establishment’s age.
“In line with the Act, all FCOEs that meet the Nationwide Universities Fee (NUC) requirements are actually eligible to function underneath the Twin Mandate.
This inclusive coverage ensures that establishments, no matter their institution date, can take part as soon as the stipulated necessities are met,” the ministry said
Fixing challenges in trainer schooling
The Honourable Minister highlighted that permitting FCOEs to supply Training levels immediately will assist enhance the {qualifications} of Nigerian lecturers whereas increasing entry to increased schooling.
“Providing levels inside FCOEs equips educators with increased competencies to fulfill the evolving calls for of the schooling sector. It additionally expands entry to increased schooling by offering an alternate path to earn Training levels exterior the standard college system,” he stated
The implementation of the Twin Mandate Coverage can be aimed toward resolving persistent points in Nigeria’s trainer coaching system, corresponding to:
- Declining scholar enrolment in Faculties of Training
- Issues over institutional relevance
- Dependency on universities for awarding Bachelor’s levels
- Better autonomy for FCOEs
The coverage introduces curriculum independence for Faculties of Training, enabling them to reply quickly to new developments in schooling.
“The coverage grants higher autonomy to FCOEs in curriculum improvement and implementation, enabling them to reply extra swiftly to rising tendencies and desires within the instructing career.”
The Minister of Education emphasised the federal government’s dedication to strengthening the schooling sector by guaranteeing that each trainer is correctly skilled and certified.
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