FCE Pankshin

20/09/2024

Here is the official flier for the Hackathon application form. Interested applicants can scan the barcode to apply or via the link

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Welcome to the Plateau State Hackathon! This event is designed to engage students from tertiary institutions across Plateau State to develop social impact solutions addressing key community challenges. Join us in fostering innovation, collaboration, and sustainable development.

05/02/2022

Federal College of Education Pankshin pay Thank You Visit to Leadership of House of Representatives.

Provost Federal College of Education Pankshin Dr. Amos Bulus Cirfat (Fstan, JP, P.Amb) along side Management of the Institution and Chairman of the Governing Council Hon. Abubakar Adagu paid a thank you visit on the Speaker House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabliamila and Member Representing Pankshin, Kanke, Kanam and Chairman House Committee on Navy in the House of Representatives Hon. Yusuf Gagdi.

The visit was to appreciate the Member House of Representatives for facilitating the legal framework for the elevation of the Institution from Federal College of Education Pankshin (FCEP) to Federal University of Education Pankshin (FUEP).

Speaking separately during the visit Provost Federal College of Education Pankshin Dr. Amos Bulus Cirfat and Chairman Governing Council of the Institution Hon. Abubakar Adagu conveyed appreciation of the Institutions Community to the leadership of the House of Representatives as well as the Hon. Member Representing Pankshin, Kanke, Kanam Federal Constituency for initiating the process that led to the actualisation of the long awaited dream of upgrading the Institution to Federal University of Education now a reality.

Responding, speaker House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabliamila and Member Representing Pankshin, Kanke, Kanam Federal Constituency Rt. Hon. Yusuf Gagdi lauded the FCE Pankshin community for the visit to show gratitude on the elevation of the University Status.

Istifanus Kyakmut, Mnipr
Public Relations Executive.

(Pix: courtesy Public Relations Unit, FUE Pankshin)

14/01/2022

Federal College of Education Pankshin mourns late Da Nelson Bakfur

The Management of the Federal College of Education Pankshin has commiserated with the Family of first class Traditional Ruler Miskaham Mwagavul Da Nelson Bakfur ( late) who died on Tuesday 28th December 2021.

Provost of the College Dr Amos Bulus Cirfat who led the delegation to residence of the deceased & monarch in Kerang, Mangu LGA of Plateau State said the College Management was at the residence of the deceased to express deep sympathy over the huge loss.

Dr. Cirfat enjoined the bereaved family to be comforted by the Christian believe that life is changed not taken away especially that late Da Nelson Bakfur lived a fruitful & eventful life.

He noted that the deceased as Chairman of Mangu Traditional Council played a key role in peace building not only on the Plateau but Nigeria at large as well as settling issues in the College while exhibiting high sense of discipline & commitment to his responsibilities as a traditional ruler.

Responding on behalf of the family District Head of Panyam Engr. Aminu Derwam thanked the Management of FCE Pankshin for sharing in their moment of sorrow which has greatly encouraged & strengthen the family.

Director of Works in the College Arc. Miri Gotep & Director Nursing Services Mrs Mary Mordi all prayed for the repose of the soul of the Royal Father.

Istifanus Kyakmut, Mnipr
Public Relations Executive, FCE Pankshin.

17/12/2021

TO WHOME IT MAY CONCERN...

10/11/2021

FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, PANKSHIN
INTERNAL MEMORANDUM
FROM: OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR, ICT

DATE: 10TH NOVEMBER, 2021

TO: ALL STUDENTS OF THE COLLEGE

RE-OPENENING OF COLLEGE PORTAL
This is to inform all the students of the College, who are yet to pay their School Fees that the College Management has graciously approved the extension of the Opening of the College Portal by Two Days.

In view of that all the students who are yet to pay their school fees are advice to utilize these windows to do so.

You are Complying accordingly.

Walide, Levi Aniwe
Director ICT

27/10/2021

FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, PANKSHIN
Press Release 22nd October, 2021
The Committee of Provosts Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria has commended the Federal Government on the pronouncement of incentives per semester for students undergoing NCE & Degree programmes in Education in higher Institution of learning.
Chairman of the Committee and Provost FCE Pankshin Dr. Amos Bulus Cirfat gave the commendation after arising from the Committee meeting held in Abuja.
Dr. Cirfat said the gesture of President Buhari to pay N50,000 & N75,000 to NCE and Degree programmes respectively per semester will indeed attract the best brains into the teaching profession.
He noted also that the proposed Bursary Awards of N100,000 & N150,000 being considered for NCE & Undergraduate students as well as the increase of service years of teachers from 35 - 40 years & 60 - 65 years as retirement age will promote teacher education in the Country.
In another development, Chairman and Provost FCE Pankshin Dr. Amos Bulus Cirfat commended the member representing Pankshin, Kanke, Kanam constituency in the Federal House of Representatives Hon. Yusuf Gagdi for sponsoring the bill seeking to upgrade the status of FCE Pankshin, Plateau State to a Federal University of Education and its passage through third (3rd) reading by the House.
He applauded the Speaker House of Representatives Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Deputy Speaker Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase, House Committee on Tertiary Education Hon. Aminu Suleiman and entire members in the green chamber for making laws that will ensure societal order, peaceful co-existence and good governance of the federation.
The Provost noted that the new legislation if passed into law will provide the Institution with an opportunity to act as agent and catalyst for effective educational system through post graduate training, research & innovation bringing quality change in education by focusing on teacher education through teaching & learning innovations.
Charles Nda Homsuk, MNIPR
Principal Information Officer (PIO),
Public Relations Unit, FCE Pankshin.

20/10/2021

SPEECH BY THE PROVOST, FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION PANKSHIN DR. AMOS BULUS CIRFAT,FSTAN, Amb. P,JP ON THE OCCASION OF MATRICULATION CEREMONY OF B.ED STUDENTS FOR THE 2020/2021 ACADEMIC SESSION ON 20TH OCTOBER, 2021
Protocol
Today is another memorable day in the history of the College as we mark another matriculation ceremony of our 100 level and 200 level direct entry candidates for the 2020/2021 academic session.
It’s therefore my honour and privilledge to welcome our distinguished Guests, Parents, and well-wishers to this academic tradition of the formal admission of candidates into the college.
This is a tradition which afford newly admitted students in higher institutions of learning to be so inducted as a rite of passage to commence their studies proper which is always looked forward to with great expectation.
I congratulate our matriculating students for been found worthy and qualified for admission into the College having been screened and tested by the admission committee.
As professional teachers in the making, you are enjoined to pull all resources together to achieve this objective as the teaching industry requires men and women of high intergrity and intelligence.
You are therefore encouraged to shun all negative tendencies such as cultism, drunkenness, examination malpractice, hooliganism and disrespect to constituted authority which could truncate your stay in the college.
Permit me to emphasize at this point that COVID-19 is real and still very much as a pandemic. We are all encouraged to abide by the NCDC Protocol and to ensure clean environment, maintain healthy standards and health care precautions by frequently washing our hands, wearing of facemask as well as compliance to social distancing
Last Thursday 14th October 2021, you had your orientation and I hope you all attended in view of the importance attached to it. I implore all of you to be committed to why you are here because at the end you will not only have acquired a certificate but knowledge that will muld and guide your life.
Let me assure you that the present administration under my watch will continue to tackle the challenges been faced during and after examinations to ensure timely computation of results and release to Graduands. The College Mission and Vision would always be a reference point to achieve the best quality of teachers in basic and post basic education in Nigeria, improve the quality of teaching and have a teacher development package that will compete globally.
You are already aware that the Federal Government has taken measures to encourage the Teaching Profession where NCE candidates will take home ₦50,000 and ₦75,000 for B.Ed students per session as incentives. Government has also increase the service period of teachers from 35 to 40 years and 65 years of retirement age accordingly
As a way of scholarship, ₦100,000 and ₦150,000 is being considered for NCE and B.Ed students respectively whose details are to be worked out at various state levels.
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, in the continued pursuit of a very conducive environment for scholarship, the College will continue to provide facilities for teaching and learning as well as continually solicit for assistance from Government and the private sector in order to improve on the system in terms of equipment and training.
As a College, we wish to express our sincere appreciation to the Federal Government, Federal Ministry of Education (FME), National Universities Commission (NUC), National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), University of Jos and all those who have continued to support our struggle towards the emergence of a full fledge degree programme.
Today, we are formally matriculating 729 Students in the 100 level and Direct Entry Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) programmes for the 2020/2021 academic session.
I sincerely thank the entire staff of the College for making this ceremony a huge success and for working tirelessly towards the purposeful development of the College.
I must particularly salute the efforts of the committee that screened candidates and shortlisted them for admission and I urge you all to maintain the high spirit of hard work already exhibited so far.
Distinguished Guests, Parents, Guardians, well-wishers and gentlemen of the press, I thank you so much for making this ceremony memorable. As you depart, I wish you all journey mercies back to your respective destinations.
To our matriculants, I wish you all happy celebrations with your loved ones and above all the very best in your academic pursuits.
Thank you and remain blessed.

18/10/2021

REPS PASSES BILL FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION PANKSHIN

The quest to upgrade the Federal College of Education, Pankshin to the status of a full university of education for the award of Degrees in Education, in order to foster teacher education in Nigeria has taken a giant leap with the passage of a bill for that purpose by the House of Representatives today.

At the plenary presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase today, report on the bill presented earlier this year by the member representing Pankshi/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi for an Act to provide for the establishment of Federal University of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State, for the promotion and development of education in Nigeria and other matters related thereto, was laid for consideration by the Chairman of the House Committee on Tertiary Education and Services, where the House had unanimously voted for the passage of the bill.

With this milestone achieved, the sponsor of the bill and member representing PKK was full of gratitude to the leadership of the House of Representatives for giving the bill the needed speedy consideration in view of the strategic importance of fostering education in Nigeria, by breeding high quality teachers, while assuring the takeoff of the university before the end of his tenure in 2023.

The lawmaker assures of speedy concurrence of the bill by the Senate, having already sought consideration of his colleagues in the red chamber and the assurance by leadership of the Senate to fast track concurrence of the bill once passed by the House of Representatives.

Speaking on why the bill has received speedy consideration of the House of Representatives and its likelihood to receive similar fate at the Senate, Rt Hon. Gagdi said such speed is underscored by the importance of the bill in the educational life of Nigerian nation and the dogged lobbying prowess of the sponsor of the bill.

As an alumni of FCE Pankshin, Gagdi said if all he could achieve in his four years tenure as the member representing PKK was the taking off of the institution, then he would have left the National Assembly a fulfilled man, who has achieved everything, not only for his constituency, but the state in general.

Gagdi assures the FCE community that the taking off of Federal University of Education, Pankshin is a near done project that will come to fruition in no distant future, as both human and capital resources already in the institution for its smooth takeoff.

18/10/2021

PRESS RELEASE
PROVOST LAUDS UNIJOS ADVANCEMENT OFFICE ON FUNDRAISING AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
Provost, Federal College of Education (FCE), Pankshin, Dr. Amos Bulus Cirfat, has commended the Advancement Office, University of Jos, for adequately managing the University’s publics, (internal and external) in the areas of community relationship, peace building, international linkages, and fundraising.
Dr. Cirfat stated this during a courtesy call by the Executive Director, Advancement Office, UNIJOS, Yakubu Gomos, on the Provost, Federal College of Education, Pankshin, in his office.
Speaking on the security situation confronting the University, the Provost commended the Management of the University of Jos for (security) measures taken. Cirfat called on the neighboring communities around the University to support the laudable efforts of Prof. Gray Goziem Ejikeme led administration to help the University to excel.
Earlier, the Executive Director, Advancement Office, Yakubu Gomos, lauded the Federal College of Education, Pankshin, for establishing the Advancement Office in the College. Gomos also commended the Provost for been awarded the United Nations Peace Ambassador. The Executive Director called on the alumni of the Federal Collegege of Education, Pankshin, to support their alma mater in various areas of endeavor.
Jennifer Dalut,
Communications Officer,
Advancement Office.

17/10/2021

THE PROVOST, DR AMOS BULUS CIRFAT OF FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, PANKSHIN, PLATEAU STATE WAS AT THE WICE NATIONAL CONFERENCE HELD AT FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION OKENE, KOGI STATE.

08/10/2021

FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, PANKSHIN
8th October, 2021
PRESS RELEASE
Two Thousand Two Hundred and Sixty Six Students were matriculated to read various courses at the NCE level offered by the Federal College of Education Pankshin for the 2020/2021 academic session.
Speaking at the Matriculation Ceremony which took place at the College Convocation Arena on Friday 8th October, 2021 Provost of the Institution Dr. Amos Bulus Cirfat enjoined the matriculants to remain committed to their academic pursuits for a bright future and National Development.
He encouraged them to be peaceful in all conduct which should portray them as good Ambassadors of the College in view of the numerous security challenges in the Country.
Dr. Amos Bulus Cirfat reminded the matriculants that as Teachers in the making, the teaching profession needs men and Women of integrity and intelligence which they should all strive to achieve.
The Provost warned against negative tendencies like Cultism, drunkenness, examination malpractice and failure to attend lectures which could truncate their studies to be useful to themselves, Parents and the Nation at large.
He noted that as part of incentives to promote the teaching profession, the Federal Government has announced that henceforth NCE candidates will take home N50,000 (Fifty Thousand Naira) while B.Ed students will receive N75,000 (Seventy-Five Thousand Naira) per session.
Also in addition, scholarship awards of N100,000 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) and N150,000 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) is being considered for NCE and Undergraduate students respectively whose modalities would be worked out by the various Governments in the 36 States of the Federation.
The Provost maintained that on the part of the College, all available resources from Government would be prudently managed to provide the enabling enviroment in the Institution for effective learning to take place.
Dr. Amos Bulus Cirfat appreciated the support from the Federal Government, National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), the National Universities Commission (NUC), and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for their continued funding to the College.
The Registrar of the College Nna Elizabeth Yiltong Homsuk administered the Oath of matriculation to the newly admitted 2,266 students for the 2020/2021 academic session who were duly accepted by the Provost.
The Registrar advised the new students to abide by their matriculation Oath and remain committed to the provisions of the Students handbook to keep them guided with the regulations of the College.
The ceremony was attended by all Deans, HOD’s, Chief Lecturers, Directors and invited Guests who made the ceremony colorful.
Signed:
Istifanus Kyakmut, Mnipr
Public Relations Executive.

08/10/2021

FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
P.M.B. 1027, PANKSHIN

8th October, 2021

FROM: PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT
TO: COLLEGE COMMUNITY

SUBJECT : WORK FREE DAY

The Plateau State Government has declared today Friday 8th October, 2021 as Work Free Day.

This is to observe the State wide Local Government Council elections scheduled for Saturday 9th October, 2021.

As part of the State constituency, the College will observe the day as work free to enable affected staff to participate in the exercise.

However, Part-Time Examination and NCE matriculation exercise will continue as scheduled.

NB: Normal duties will resume on Monday 11th October, 2021 at 8:00am prompt.

We wish you all a memorable break and peaceful election.

Signed:
Istifanus Kyakmut, Mnipr
For: Registrar