College of Education, Ekiadolor

College in Edo State, Nigeria

Federal College of Education Technical ,Ekiadolor (FCET) is a defunct government owned College of Education located in Edo State, Southern part of Nigeria.[1] The Institution was established in 1980 under the administration of Professor Ambrose Folorunsho Alli of the defunct Bendel State.[2] The College was one of the government approved tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The Institution served as a Centre for training of School Teachers in Nigeria. The College of Education awards National Certificates in Education (NCE) to its graduates.[3] NCE is a mandatory requirement for those who want to work as a teacher in a Nigerian school.[4] The College was one of the three tertiary Colleges of Education in Edo State, with the other two being College of Education, Igueben and College of Agriculture, Iguoriakhi.[5]

## College Upgrade and Tayo Akpata University of Education Controversy

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In 2015, the College of Education, Ekiadolor was closed down by the then Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams A. Oshiomhole, with plans to upgrade the college to a University of Education. It was proposed that the College of Education will be upgraded to Tayo Akpata University of Education, Ekiadolor. However, the plan never materialized.[6] This led to series of protests by the indigenes of Ekiadolor and neighboring communities for the restoration of the institution to its original state as a College of Education.[7][8][9]

## Establishment of Federal College of Education, Ekiadolor

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In 2020, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Minister of Education, announced plans to establish six new Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria. One of the six Federal Colleges of Education was set up using the facilities of Tayo Akpata University of Education in Ekiadolor.[10][11]

## College Library

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The College of Education Library, Ekiadolor, is the nerve centre of the parent institution. The library is made up of Administrative unit, Circulation unit, Periodicals and Special collection section and it houses books, periodicals, manuscripts, journals, newspapers, maps, prints, documents, e-books and films which help students and staffs of the institution. [citation needed]

## References

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1. ^ "Former Workers Of Defunct College Of Education, Ekiadolor, Plead For Mercy". Independent Television/Radio. 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
2. ^ "College of Education, Ekiadolo". nigeriaschoolinfo.com. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
3. ^ "College of Education, Ekiadolor-Benin coeeki| School Fees, Courses & Admission info". universitycompass.com. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
4. ^ Ladipo, Francis (2017-10-11). "Everything you need to ✔know about the meaning of NCE in Nigeria". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
5. ^ "Tertiary education: Edo govt reassures on ongoing overhaul of state-owned institutions – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
6. ^ philip. "FG to establish new Federal College of Education in Edo State | AIT LIVE". Retrieved 2021-06-18.
7. ^ "Trouble brews in Edo over college's upgrade to Tayo Akpata University". The Point. 2019-08-19. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
8. ^ "Closed Edo College of Education opens September". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2019-05-27. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
9. ^ "Lecturers protest against government's order to re-apply for employment". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2016-10-24. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
10. ^ Imuetinyan, Funmilayo (2020-05-14). "New Federal College of Education, Ekiadolor'll boost training of TVET teachers, says Obaseki". Federal Ministry of Information and Culture. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
11. ^ "Edo Gets New Federal College of Education". THISDAYLIVE. 2020-05-13. Retrieved 2021-06-18.

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Edo State

State capital: Benin City

Local government areas|

* Akoko Edo
* Egor
* Esan Central
* Esan North-East
* Esan South-East
* Esan West
* Etsako Central
* Etsako East
* Etsako West
* Igueben
* Ikpoba Okha
* Orhionmwon
* Oredo
* Ovia North-East
* Ovia South-West
* Owan East
* Owan West
* Uhunmwonde

Education|

| Universities|

* Ambrose Alli University
* Benson Idahosa University
* Edo University
* Igbinedion University, Okada
* Mudiame University
* Samuel Adegboyega University
* University of Benin
* Wellspring University

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Polytechnics|

* Auchi Polytechnic
* Edo State Polytechnic Usen
* Kings Polytechnic
* Shaka Polytechnic

Colleges of education|

* College of Agriculture, Iguoriakhi
* College of Education, Ekiadolor
* Edo Technical College

Secondary schools|

* Edo College
* Federal Government Girls College, Benin
* Lumen Christi International High School, Uromi
* Presentation National High School
* University Preparatory Secondary School

Healthcare|

* Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital
* Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Teaching Hospital
* Stella Obasanjo Women and Children Hospital
* University of Benin Teaching Hospital

See also: List of hospitals in Edo State

Mass media|

| Newspapers|

* Nigerian Observer
* Prime 9ja Online
* Obaland

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Television|

* Edo Broadcasting Service
* Nigerian Television Authority
* Africa Independent Television
* Independent Television

Radio|

* 88.1
* 90.5
* 92.3
* 92.7
* 93.7
* 94.1
* 94.3
* 95.7
* 96.9
* 97.3
* 100.1
* 101.5
* 105.5

Transportation|

* Benin Airport
* Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Tourist attractions|

| Landmarks|

* Royal Palace of the Oba of Benin
* Benin City National Museum
* Holy Aruosa Cathedral

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Sports venues|

* Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium

Parks|

* Okomu National Park
* Ogba Zoo

Reserves|

* Okomu Forest Reserve
* Ohosu Game Reserve

Sport clubs|

* Edo Queens F.C.
* Bendel Insurance F.C.
* Bendel United F.C.

Culture|

* Igue festival
* Literature

Languages and dialects|

* Edo
* Edoid
* Esan
* Afenmai
* Enwan
* Ghotup
* Igwe
* Ikhin
* Ikpeshi
* Ivbiosakon
* Okpela
* Ososo
* Sasaru
* Uneme
* Akuku
* Oloma
* Okpe

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