The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has actually directed all Federal Colleges of Education running the Double Mandate program to stop admissions into their existing four-year degree programs starting from the 2026/2027 scholastic session.
The directive was included in a circular dated May 5, 2026, and signed by the Executive Secretary of the commission, Dr. (Mrs.) Angela Ajala.
According to the circular, the choice followed ministerial regulations on the execution of a Constant Five-Year NCE-Degree Program targeted at reorganizing instructor education in Nigeria.
The new model will replace the current structure with a three-year Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) program followed by a two-year degree program for qualified NCE graduates.
The commission explained that the new arrangement is created to enhance the NCE as the fundamental and minimum mentor certification while likewise providing a smooth path for trainees to get a Bachelor’s degree within the Colleges of Education system.
“In line with these directives, all Colleges of Education currently running the Dual Required four-year degree programme are required to cease admissions into the program with impact from the 2026/2027 scholastic session,” the circular mentioned.
The NCCE further directed all Colleges of Education to begin complete implementation of the Continuous Five-Year NCE-Degree Program structure from the 2026/2027 academic session.
The commission, nevertheless, clarified that students already confessed into the existing degree programmes before the new directive would be permitted to finish their studies in line with the approved curriculum under which they were confessed.
It included that detailed application standards covering admissions, scholastic programming, sensitization, and associated processes would be communicated to institutions in due course.
The circular was addressed to Provosts of Federal Colleges of Education across the country.