The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has uncovered and closed 22 illegal Colleges of Education across Nigeria.
Crackdown on Fake Colleges
The action came during a nationwide crackdown on unaccredited institutions. According to the commission, these illegal schools were operating without approval and threatened the credibility of Nigeria’s education sector.
In its recent report, the NCCE confirmed that it also conducted a personnel audit and financial monitoring across all 21 federal colleges of education.
“The NCCE identified and shut down 22 illegal Colleges of Education operating across the country,” the commission stated.
Tinubu Orders Action Against Fake Institutions
The closure follows President Bola Tinubu’s directive to eliminate illegal higher institutions in Nigeria.
At the 14th convocation of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in Abuja, Tinubu ordered the National Universities Commission (NUC), the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), and the NCCE to take action against what he called “certificate millers” undermining the nation’s education system.
Tinubu, represented by Rakiya Ilyasu, Director of University Education at the Federal Ministry of Education, stressed that the government will not compromise the integrity of Nigeria’s academic system.
Strengthening Education Quality
The President also highlighted his commitment to stronger cooperation among key education agencies, including the NYSC, JAMB, NUC, NBTE, and the NCCE.
“These agencies are working together to improve the quality of education. They will ensure that cases of forgery and unrecognised institutions, both within and outside Nigeria, have no place in our education ecosystem,” Tinubu said.
Why This Matters
The shutdown of 22 illegal colleges shows the government’s renewed fight against fake institutions. The move aims to protect students, strengthen education standards, and safeguard the credibility of Nigerian certificates at home and abroad.
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