The Digest:
The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has shut down 22 illegal Colleges of Education across Nigeria. The crackdown follows President Tinubu’s directive to address fake institutions undermining the education sector's integrity.
Key Points:
- NCCE closed 22 unregistered Colleges of Education across Nigeria.
- The commission also conducted personnel and financial audits in federal colleges.
- President Tinubu recently instructed education agencies to tackle illegal institutions.
- Tinubu emphasized the importance of strengthening the education system’s credibility.
- The NCCE’s action is part of a broader government initiative to curb educational fraud.
- The NCCE’s efforts aim to safeguard the quality of education in Nigeria.
- Educational agencies are working together to eliminate "certificate mills."
The NCCE's move to shut down 22 illegal Colleges of Education aligns with President Tinubu’s push for a stronger, more credible education system, addressing the rising concerns of fraudulent institutions in the country.
Sources: Punch
