Brief on KSCOE...
Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa was established in July, 1981 as an Advanced Teachers’ College and shared the present temporary site with its original Occupant, the Government Teachers’ College, Ankpa, later transferred to Abejukolo.
The College remained on this temporary site since its inception. Lecturer began in November, 1981 with 185 Students in 14 subject combinations and 11 academic departments.
Historical Background
The College was affiliated to A.B.U., Zaria, after the University conducted and approved the affiliation inspection in Mach, 1982.
In 1993/94 academic session at the instance of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), established by the Federal Government, the College de-affiliated from A.B.U., Zaria. Some years after the creation of Kogi State, the College was renamed Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa
Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa was established in July, 1981 as an Advanced Teachers’ College and shared the present temporary site with its original Occupant, the Government Teachers’ College, Ankpa, later transferred to Abejukolo.
Our Vision
To be a model institution of higher learning, which ranks among the best in Nigeria and the world at large and is responsive to the creation and innovative abilities of the Nigerian people.
Our Mission
To offer courses leading to the award of Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) this qualifies gradients to teach in primary schools, secondary schools, etc.
Our Philosophy
To develop the human mind to be creative, innovative, knowledgeable, and competent in areas of specialization and dedicated to service.
Our Core Values
To foster and rely upon climates of mutual trust to encourage and support the free exchange of ideas which in turn allows scholarly inquiry to reach its fullest potential.
To establish clear and transparent expectations, standards and practices to support fairness in the interactions of students, faculty, and administrators.