NAPTAN Appeals for Degree Completion for NCE Graduands

The National Association of Parents and Teachers of Nigeria (NAPTAN), represented by Professor Odeh, the Provost of the College of Education, Oju, Benue State, has appealed to the Federal Ministry of Education to permit NCE graduands to complete their degree programs in Colleges of Education. In a letter dated September 19, 2026, Professor Odeh emphasized that this initiative would expand access to higher education and alleviate congestion in universities, where only a fraction of applicants are admitted due to limited capacity.

He highlighted that many NCE holders struggle to find employment and that the current system creates a significant social and economic challenge. Professor Odeh praised the federal government for approving the Dual Mandate for Colleges of Education, which allows them to run both NCE and degree programs, but stressed the urgent need for intervention to help NCE graduands realize their academic aspirations.