Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa

Kogi State College of Education (CEOAnkpa) is a public higher teachers  training institution of Kogi State. It is situated in Ankpa, a major town in the east of Kogi State. The College was affiliated to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria but was removed in 1994 by National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE).  COEk operates School System (faculty or college) with several courses leading to the award of National Certificate in Education (NCE).[1][2]

History

CEOAnkpa was established in July 1981 by Edict No.20 of that year.[3]  It began academic activities on the premises of Government Teachers’ College, Ankpa  as a temporary facility. Later the Teachers’ College was relocated to Abejukolo leaving the premise for the College of Education which became its permanent site. Classes started in November 1981, with a pioneer intake of 185 in eleven academic departments offering 14 subject combinations. In 1982, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria approved the College as its affiliate having satisfied affiliation requirements. In 1986, the state government changed its name from Advanced Teachers’ College to College of Education to enhance its capability for teacher training. After the creation of Kogi State, the institution was renamed Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa. During the 1993/1994 academic session, the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) de-affiliated the College from Ahmadu Bello University.[3]

Administration

The College is headed by a Provost assisted by various administrative organs. There is Academic Board which consists of the  Provost, Deputy Provost, College Librarian, Registrar, Director of Academic Programs, Deans of School and Heads of Department. This is the highest decision making organ of the College. This organ formulates academic policies of the College including the curriculum, regulations of admission, organization of examinations, the award of certificates, prizes, and other distinctions. Other administrative units include Examination Committee whose primary function is to conduct all the college examinations and to ensure compliance with NCCE guideline in examination matters. Teaching Practice Committee conducts orientation for students and supervisors of Teaching Practice; post students to various schools for Teaching Practice and treats all cases of indiscipline during Teaching Practice and recommend appropriate measures for Disciplinary actions.

Academic

The college operates School System (Faculty) and has seven schools with several subject combinations. All the courses offered by the College are in subject combinations. For instance Geography/Social Studies is a single course. The courses are 3-year programme for the award of National Certificate in Education (NCE). Admission to the College is in two categories which are pre-NCE and NCE. Candidates who do not meet the admission requirements are admitted for a one-year preliminary study (Pre-NCE) while candidates who satisfy all the admission criteria are admitted to NCE 1 for a full-time study.

List of faculties and their courses [4][5]
School of Arts and

Social Sciences

 School of Languages School of Sciences
  1. Christian Religious Studies/History
  1. Arabic/Islamic Studies
  1. Chemistry/Physics
School of Vocational and

Technical Education

 School of Early Childhood

Care and Primary Education

 School of General Education
  1. Computer Education/Physics

References
  1. kogireports.com http://kogireports.com/college-of-education-ankpa-to-start-degree-programme-this-year/. Retrieved 2020-05-04. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. "List of Degree Courses Offered in College of Education, Ankpa (COEANKPA)". Academia Nigeria. 2018-05-01. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
  3. "About Us | Kogi State College of Education, ANKPA". Retrieved 2020-05-04.
  4. "Official List of Courses Offered in College Of Education, Ankpa (COEANKPA) - Myschool". myschool.ng. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
  5. ago, Akinyosoye Olorunsola 2 years (2018-03-01). "List of Courses Offered at Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa". Nigerian Scholars. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
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