FCE Yola Provost Advocates for University Upgrade
Dr. Mohammed Degereji, the Provost of Federal College of Education Yola, called on the federal government to convert the institution into a federal university of education. He stated that this upgrade would enhance the value of degrees, expand student enrollment, and increase staff capacity.
During the 16th combined convocation held on October 24, 2026, a total of 3,555 students graduated from the 2024 (1,818) and 2025 (1,737) academic sessions, receiving the Nigeria Certificate in Education. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, represented by his deputy Professor Faruata Kaletapwa, emphasized the state government's commitment to improving education through increased funding and policies aimed at enhancing educational quality.
He noted that the education sector received priority in the 2026 budget and highlighted the strategic importance of FCE Yola in supplying manpower to schools in Adamawa State. The governor also mentioned the implementation of the Adamawa State Teacher Recruitment, Deployment, and Retention Policy to revamp teacher education.
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