College Registrars Urge Broad Administrative Reforms In Teacher Education

Registrars of Nigeria’s Colleges of Education have called for comprehensive administrative reforms to strengthen governance, boost institutional efficiency, and improve service delivery across teacher-training institutions.

The appeal came during the 65th Regular Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Conference of Registrars of Colleges of Education in Nigeria (CORECOEN), held at the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) in Abuja from June 9–10, 2026.

The two-day meeting brought together registrars from colleges nationwide and key stakeholders to discuss challenges affecting administration, quality assurance, and policy implementation in the sector.

Speaking on behalf of the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, Mr. Adoyi Ofikwu praised CORECOEN’s dedication to administrative excellence and institutional development in teacher education. He described registrars as central figures in college governance and urged delegates to adopt practical resolutions to enhance efficiency, transparency, and service delivery.

Mr. Ofikwu reiterated that quality assurance is crucial to credible teacher education, stressing that policy compliance and stakeholder engagement are essential for sustaining institutional integrity and fostering collaboration across the sector. He also reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at strengthening governance and improving the performance of teacher-training institutions nationwide.

Representing the NCCE Executive Secretary, Dr. Angela Ajala, the Director of Human Resource Management, Mr. Dauda Yabani, highlighted the strategic role registrars play in ensuring accountability, regulatory compliance, and effective policy implementation.

He emphasized that accreditation and monitoring remain vital tools for continuous improvement and underscored the importance of collaboration among governing councils, staff unions, students, alumni, host communities, and development partners for institutional growth and sustainability.

CORECOEN Chairman Dr. Abdulkarim Bello Norde said the conference theme: “Enhancing Quality Assurance, Policy Compliance and Stakeholder Engagement in the Administration of Colleges of Education in Nigeria,” was chosen to confront pressing administrative challenges.

He identified funding shortfalls, security concerns, and occasional conflicts between registrars and chief executives as major obstacles to institutional operations, and urged the incoming CORECOEN leadership to sustain reforms and continue advocating for improved member welfare.

Also commending registrars, Dr. Uche Uba, Director of Colleges at the Federal Ministry of Education, called for continued commitment to quality service delivery and the development of teacher education. The conference is expected to conclude with resolutions aimed at improving governance and administrative effectiveness across colleges of education nationwide