National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE)
AFFiT is proud to partner with the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Nigeria’s statutory regulatory body responsible for the coordination, supervision, and quality assurance of all Colleges of Education across the country.
This strategic partnership is formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on strengthening teacher education, professional development, and student readiness for the evolving education landscape in Nigeria and Africa.
Partnership Focus Areas
Through this collaboration, AFFiT and NCCE jointly work to:
- Deliver nationwide capacity‑building and professional development programs for lecturers in Colleges of Education
- Equip students with practical skills in entrepreneurship, early reading instruction, technical education, and educational technology
- Induct graduating students as AFFiT Student Members and lecturers as AFFiT Research Fellows, providing access to continuous learning, mentorship, and professional networks
- Create career development and employment pathways in emerging fields such as data analysis, cloud computing, and education technology integration
- Promote teacher and student welfare through targeted support programs and access to professional resources
Impact and Reach
With NCCE facilitating institutional access, coordination, and alignment with national education standards, this partnership enables AFFiT programs to reach Colleges of Education across Nigeria—ensuring consistent quality, scalability, and measurable impact.
Together, AFFiT and NCCE are committed to raising the standard of teacher education, empowering future educators, and strengthening the foundation of learning in Nigeria and across Africa.
AFFiT continues to expand its network of institutional, governmental, and development partners to drive innovation, excellence, and leadership in education.
Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU)
AFFiT maintains a strategic partnership with the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), the recognized umbrella body representing academic staff across Nigeria’s Colleges of Education.
This partnership is anchored on a long-term Memorandum of Understanding focused on strengthening academic professionalism, research excellence, leadership development, and welfare systems for lecturers in Colleges of Education nationwide.
Partnership Focus Areas
Through this collaboration, AFFiT and COEASU jointly:
Induct qualified lecturers as AFFiT Research Fellows under a structured national professional development framework
Deliver continuous capacity-building through conferences, seminars, workshops, and leadership programs
Expand access to research grants, scholarships, publishing platforms, and academic exchange opportunities
Promote innovation, research culture, and knowledge dissemination within Colleges of Education
Implement lecturer welfare initiatives, including cooperative schemes, financial support services, and long-term benefits
Governance, Leadership, and Impact
COEASU leadership is formally integrated into AFFiT’s governance structure through representation on the AFFiT Research Fellows Advisory Committee, ensuring alignment, accountability, and shared strategic oversight.
With a minimum multi-year implementation framework and nationwide chapter engagement, this partnership strengthens lecturer capacity, enhances institutional stability, and contributes directly to the advancement of teacher education in Nigeria.
Together, AFFiT and COEASU are committed to empowering lecturers, elevating research standards, and building a resilient and future-ready Colleges of Education system.
National Association of Nigeria Colleges of Education Students (NANCES)
AFFiT partners with the National Association of Nigeria Colleges of Education Students (NANCES), the nationally recognized body representing students across Nigeria’s Colleges of Education.
This partnership is designed to prepare future educators and education professionals through early professional induction, skills development, and structured welfare support, ensuring students graduate not only qualified but globally competitive.
Partnership Focus Areas
Through this collaboration, AFFiT and NANCES jointly:
Induct NCE, degree-awarding, and polytechnic education students as AFFiT Student Members under a structured national framework
Deliver capacity-building programs in early reading, entrepreneurship, technical education, ICT, data analysis, cloud computing, and EdTech integration
Provide access to continuous professional development, mentorship, and employability pathways
Promote innovation, technology adoption, and entrepreneurial thinking among future teachers
Implement student-focused welfare initiatives, including grants, scholarships, and skill empowerment programs
National Reach and Student Impact
With NANCES leading nationwide student mobilization and institutional engagement, this partnership enables AFFiT programs to scale across Colleges of Education in all states of Nigeria.
Together, AFFiT and NANCES are building a strong pipeline of future-ready educators equipped with the skills, values, and professional identity required to transform education in Nigeria and across Africa.