Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin

History of the College

The Kwara State College of education, Ilorin which has as its Motto: “EDUCATION FOR EXCELLENCE”, was established in September, 1974. It was then christened School of Education, and administered by the Kwara State College of Technology, Ilorin. The School started with only thirteen academic staff.

Philosophy of the College

The philosophy of the College is based on the integration of the individual into a sound and effective citizenry. This is summed up in its motto: EDUCATION FOR EXCELLENCE. Since no education system and rise can rise above the quality of its teachers, the College in pursuance of its philosophy lays emphasis on the production of highly motivated, conscientious, efficient and effective classroom teachers. The college is also committed to the production of teachers with the intellectual and professional background adequate for their assignment and to make them adaptable to any changing situation not only in the life of their country but also in the world.

Co-Curricular Activities and Community Services

The College encourage co-curricular activities by students especially after the regular lecture periods. These include clubs and societies, games and sporting activities, debates, cultural or dramatic displays and musical shows. Students have benefited tremendously in the area of leadership, organization ability, good social interaction and cognitive development.

Prospects of the College

The student have the opportunity to attend courses in the area of education philosophy, psychology, sociology and curriculum studies in the department of education foundation psychology and educational technology which not only are developing teaching professionalism but to enable students integrate into and interact with the large society.

Edict, Establishing the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin

Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin was established September 1974 by the Kwara state government edict no. 15 of 1984. The Edict took effect from the date the college was established. According to the edict the college was established primarily to organize and develop course for the training of various categories of teachers, to promote research and advancement of science and learning, and to offer community service.

The Governor of the State is the Visitor to the College. The College has a Governing Council whose membership is made up of people appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the Commissioner of Education. The Governing Council is responsible for the general supervision and control of the College. The Council is assisted by Finance and General Purpose Committee, appointments and Promotions Committee of council as well as the Tenders Board.