By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe
The Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe, has warned members of the public against engaging in unauthorised land transactions around its campus, declaring that any allocation, sale or development of land within its designated boundaries is illegal and will not be recognised.
The Provost of the College, Dr. Mohammed Gazali Abdulhamid, issued the warning while briefing journalists in Gombe following reports that some individuals, allegedly acting under the guise of a government agency, were allocating and selling portions of land adjoining the institution.
Abdulhamid described as false and misleading claims that parts of the College’s designated setback along Dukku and Bajoga Roads had been released for private or commercial development.
He stressed that the institution had neither allocated nor authorised the sale, lease or transfer of any portion of its land to any individual, group or organisation.
“The College has not entered into any agreement with anyone regarding the land. Members of the public should disregard any offer relating to its sale, lease or development, as such transactions are illegal and those involved do so entirely at their own risk,” he said.
The Provost said the College would continue to explore all lawful means to protect its land and infrastructure from encroachment, noting that preserving the institution’s assets was crucial to its long-term growth and service to future generations.
Abdulhamid also commended the Gombe State Government under Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for its intervention in addressing the gully erosion that previously threatened the College’s infrastructure.
He described the project as a major relief to the institution, while also appreciating the governor for appointing some members of the College’s staff into strategic public offices.
According to him, the appointments reflected the quality of professionals produced by the institution.
Reaffirming the College’s commitment to excellence, the Provost said the institution would continue to strengthen teacher education, technical and vocational training, research, innovation and community service through collaboration with the Gombe State Government and other stakeholders.
He disclosed that the enactment of the Federal Colleges of Education Act, 2023, had expanded the institution’s academic mandate, enabling it to award the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and bachelor’s degrees, in addition to internationally recognised skills certifications.
Abdulhamid described the new legal framework as a major milestone in the history of the College, providing students with broader academic and career opportunities.
He urged parents and prospective students to take advantage of the expanded programmes offered by the institution.
The Provost further commended Governor Yahaya’s investments in the education sector, particularly in school construction and renovation, teacher recruitment, capacity building and efforts aimed at reducing the number of out-of-school children in the state.
He said the administration’s education reforms were contributing to human capital development and complementing Federal Government efforts to improve access to quality education nationwide.
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