By Peter Omopo | July 31, 2025
KONTAGORA, NIGER STATE — The newly upgraded Federal University of Education, Kontagora, has reaffirmed its commitment to producing highly competent and professional teachers poised to transform Nigeria’s education landscape.
Formerly known as the Federal College of Education, Kontagora, the institution recently received approval to operate as a full-fledged university dedicated exclusively to teacher education. The transition marks a significant step toward addressing Nigeria’s persistent shortage of qualified educators.
In a statement released on Thursday and signed by the university’s Admission Officer, Hannatu Dodo, the management announced that the university is now listed on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) portal. Prospective students are encouraged to select the institution as their first choice.
The university’s leadership expressed its readiness to commence academic activities and called on qualified candidates to seize the opportunity. “The university is inviting candidates who scored 150 and above in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), as well as those with National Certificate in Education (NCE), to apply for admission,” the statement read.
Interested applicants are advised to visit any accredited JAMB CBT centre nationwide to process a change of institution.
Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umar Bago, earlier welcomed the upgrade, describing it as a timely intervention that would help close the widening gap in Nigeria’s teacher workforce. He noted that the university’s specialised focus would enhance the country’s educational standards and build a robust pipeline of well-trained educators.
“The Federal University of Education, Kontagora, is positioning itself as a beacon of excellence,” the statement added. “We remain steadfast in our mission to raise the next generation of educators—men and women who will inspire, innovate, and lead in classrooms across Nigeria.”
The institution emphasized that its transformation goes beyond a name change, signaling a new era of purpose-driven education, rooted in academic excellence and national development.
