History of Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa

College of Education Ankpa was established in July 1981 by Edict No.20 of that year.  It began academic activities on the premises of Government Teachers’ College, Ankpa as a temporary facility. Later the Teachers’ College was relocated to Abejukolo leaving the premise for the College of Education which became its permanent site. 

Classes started in November 1981, with a pioneer intake of 185 in eleven academic departments offering 14 subject combinations. In 1982, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria approved the College as its affiliate having satisfied affiliation requirements. In 1986, the state government changed its name from Advanced Teachers’ College to College of Education to enhance its capability for teacher training. After the creation of Kogi State, the institution was renamed Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa.

During the 1993/1994 academic session, the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) de-affiliated the College from Ahmadu Bello University.

Source: Wikipedia