# FCE Yola upgrade advocacy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fce-yola-upgrade-advocacy > Updated: 2026-10-25T15:15:19.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. During its 16th combined convocation ceremony, which recognized 3,555 graduates from the 2024 and 2025 academic sessions, the Federal College of Education (FCE) Yola leadership and stakeholders called for the institution to be upgraded to a Federal University of Education. Provost Dr. Mohammed Usman Degereji and other stakeholders argued that such a transition would grant university status to its degrees, expand student enrollment, and increase staff capacity to meet the rising demand for teacher education in North-east Nigeria. The institution, established in 1974, currently awards both degrees through affiliations and the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE). The event was attended by several dignitaries, including the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and representatives of Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. Officials noted the college’s ability to maintain academic consistency and infrastructure development despite broader challenges facing teacher-training institutions. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Federal College of Education Yola holds 16th convocation FCE Yola graduated 3,555 students during its 16th convocation ceremony, as stakeholders urged the federal government to upgrade the institution to a University of Education. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/federal-college-of-education-yola-holds-16th-convocation ### 2026-10-25: FCE Yola Provost calls for upgrade to Federal University of Education The Provost of FCE Yola, Dr. Mohammed Usman Degereji, has urged the Nigerian government to upgrade the college to a Federal University of Education to enhance degree value and institutional capacity. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fce-yola-provost-calls-for-upgrade-to-federal-university-of-education --- Cite as: FCE Yola upgrade advocacy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fce-yola-upgrade-advocacy