The Nigerian House of Representatives has scheduled a public hearing to review 10 proposed bills aimed at amending the Federal Colleges of Education Act and establishing new federal colleges of education across the country.
The hearing, organized by the Committee on Federal Colleges of Education, will take place on:
Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Venue: Conference Room 231, Second Floor, House of Representatives New Building, National Assembly Complex, Abuja
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
Purpose of the Bills
The proposed amendments aim to:
✅ Improve teacher training in Nigeria
✅ Strengthen the country’s education system
✅ Establish new federal colleges of education
According to Rep. Adamu Tanko, Chairman of the Committee, the bills will help train more qualified teachers, which is crucial for Nigeria’s development.
He urged all stakeholders, including the Federal Ministry of Education, National Commission for Colleges of Education, National Teachers’ Institute, state and local governments, and NGOs, to actively participate.
List of Proposed Colleges
The bills propose the establishment of new federal colleges of education in the following locations:
1. Suleja, Niger State (HB.1803)
2. Ijesha, Lagos State (HB.355)
3. Oyin Akoko, Ondo State (HB.1600)
4. Oke Oyi, Kwara State (HB.833)
5. Ogute Okpella, Edo State (Technical) (HB.912)
6. Uzebba-Iuleha, Edo State (Technical) (HB.1852)
7. Afon, Kwara State (HB.593)
8. Ibidep, Ibiono LGA, Akwa Ibom State (HB.972)
9. Ile-Ife, Osun State (Technical) (HB.438)
10. Faskari, Katsina State (Technical) (HB.1412)
How to Participate
Interested individuals and organizations are encouraged to attend the hearing.
For further inquiries, contact the Committee Clerk at:
08023076065 or 08097521332
