The Bauchi State Government has shut down 39 private colleges of education for operating without registration or adequate infrastructure. The State Commissioner for Higher Education, Mrs. Lydia Tsammani, announced this at a press conference, stating that the affected institutions lacked approval from the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) and had no qualified teachers or facilities.
The commissioner explained that some of these colleges were operating in primary schools, using primary and secondary school teachers as instructors. The ministry had issued a notice to unregistered colleges with approved structures, giving them six months to complete their registration or face sanction.
Twelve colleges with NCCE approval will be allowed to continue operating if they engage qualified staff, pay registration fees, and upgrade their facilities. The commissioner emphasized that these colleges must admit only qualified candidates and ensure continuous improvement of their facilities and equipment.
The move aims to ensure that students receive quality education and to prevent unqualified teachers from being employed. The commissioner’s actions demonstrate the state government’s commitment to improving education standards in Bauchi State.
