The School of Science and Technology Education (SSTE) is a specialized academic unit at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, located in Bosso Campus in Niger State, Nigeria. It was established in 2012 from the former School of Science and Science Education and renamed in 2015, the school comprises four departments. These are Science Education, Educational Technology, Industrial and Technology Education, and Library and Information Science along with General Studies Unit. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes such as B.Tech., PGDE, M.Tech. and Ph.D in science, technology, and library Science, all are fully accredited by the National Universities Commission. The school has 84 academic staff and 31 professors. It has 2,231 undergraduate and 421 postgraduate students, the school is recognized for teacher education, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
The school is one of the academic units of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. It is located on the Bosso Campus of the University. The school was carved out of the former School of Science and Science Education and was officially approved during the 366th Senate meeting of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, held on Tuesday, October 17, 2012. It was named School of Technology Education (STE) and later renamed School of Science and Technology Education (SSTE) in 2015.
The school has experienced remarkable transformation and is nationally recognized in science and technology education. Currently, it comprises four academic departments and one unit, namely: the Educational Technology Department, Library and Information Science Department, Industrial and Technology Education Department (with five programmes), Science Education Department (with five programmes), and the General Studies Unit. All departments offer both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
The school’s academic staff strength has grown significantly from 25 academic staff, including two professors in 2012, to a current total of 84 academic staff. This includes 31 Professors. Undergraduate enrolment stands at 2,231 students, while the postgraduate enrolment stands at 421 students.
The pioneer Dean was the late Prof. (Mrs.) V. I. Ezenwa and she was appointed in October 2012. Prof. E. J. Ohize and Dr. G. U. Oyedum served as Deputy Dean and Sub-Dean, respectively, from 2012 to 2014. Subsequently, Dr. R. O. Okwori served as Deputy Dean from 2014 to 2015. Secretariat and Examinations Office were initially managed by Mallam M. D. Nakaka and Mr. Ahmed Abdulganiyu, who were later succeeded by Dr. Garba Abdullahi and Dr. C. S. Tukur.
In December 2016, Prof. B. N. Atsumbe and Prof. A. I. Gambari were elected as Dean and Deputy Dean, respectively. During Prof. Atsumbe’s second tenure, Dr. A. A. Hassan was elected Deputy Dean to complete the term. On March 31, 2021, Prof. A. I. Gambari was elected Dean of the School, with Dr. T. M. Saba as Deputy Dean and Dr. A. A. Yaki as the School Examination Officer. He was re-elected for a second term on April 18, 2023, alongside Dr. Abubakar Mohammed Idris as Deputy Dean, while Dr. A. A. Yaki was re-appointed as the School Examination Officer. In December, 2025. Â Similarly, in 17th April, 2025, Prof. R.O.Okwori and Dr. M.U.S Koroka were elected Dean and Deputy Dean respectively while O.D Alawode was appointed School Examination Oficer. A.A Baba was the School Secretary and later succeeded by Mrs. L.Y Peter.
Strategic Focus Areas
List of Committees Chairmen
|
SN |
Name |
Committees |
|
1 |
Dr. M.U.S. Koroka |
 Postgraduate committee |
|
2 |
Dr. O.D Alawode |
SSTE Exam Scrutiny |
|
3 |
Prof. A. Aniah |
Inaugural lecture |
|
4 |
Dr. (Mrs) Halima Shehu |
SSTE Welfare |
|
5 |
Dr. (Mrs) Halima Shehu |
SSTE Debate & Spelling Bee |
|
6 |
Prof. I. Y. Umar |
Conference LOC |
|
7 |
Prof. Ann Umeh |
Quality Assurance & Productivity |
|
8 |
Prof. M. Abdulkadir |
Collaboration & Linkages |
|
9 |
Prof. A. M. Hassan |
SSTE Strategic Plan |
|
10 |
Prof. R. O. Okwori |
Journal publication |
|
11 |
Prof. A. M. Hassan |
SSTE Mock Accreditation |
|
12 |
Prof. T.M. Saba |
SSTE Web Content |
|
13 |
Dr. I. L. Usman |
Sport & Entertainment |
|
14 |
Prof. I. Dauda |
SSTE Exhibition |
|
15 |
Dr(Mrs). F. C. Chike-Okoli |
SSTE TRCN |
|
16 |
Prof. R. Audu |
Vocational Training |
|
17 |
Dr. A. A. Yaki |
Extra-mural Classes |
|
18 |
Dr. W. B. Kareem |
SSTE Repair & maintenance |
|
19 |
Prof. T. M. Saba |
Study & Work programme |
|
20 |
Dr. (Mrs.) F. C.Chike- Okoli |
Career Counseling & entrepreneurship |
Academic Departments
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Academic Programmes and Activities
The School runs both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes such as Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), Master of Technology (M.Tech.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in the following areas:
(i) Educational Technology
(ii) Industrial and Technology Education with the following options:
(a) Automobile Technology Education,
(b) Building Technology Education,
(c) Electrical/Electronic Technology Education,
(d) Metalwork Technology Education, and
(e) Woodwork Technology Education.
(iii) Library and Information Science
(iv) Science Education with the following options:
(a) Biology Education,
(b) Chemistry Education,
(c) Geography Education,
(d) Mathematics Education, and
(e) Physics Education.
All the departments in the school are fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC). However, the Department of Library and Information Science had accreditation exercise in December, 2025 and is currently awaiting the outcome.
Students in the Department of Industrial and Technology Education (ITE) typically participate in the Students’ Work Experience Programme (SWEP) in 200 level. All 400-level students in the school participate in the Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), except those in the Science Education Department. Similarly, 400-level students in the Departments of Industrial and Technology Education, Educational Technology, and Science Education participate in the Teaching Practice Programme.
Admission Requirement
UTME
Credit Passes level in Biology, Chemistry and any other science subject (preferably Physics, Agricultural Science or Geography). This is in addition to credit in English Language and Mathematics stated in the general requirements above.
Direct Entry
NCE with a minimum of merit pass in Science Education courses plus ‘O’ level credit/TC II requirements will qualify candidates for admission into 300 level, while IJMB with two (2) passes and ND with a minimum of lower credit in Biological Science courses will qualify candidates for admission into 200 levels.
Master Degree:
Admission into the Master of Technology Degree in Educational Technology, Industrial and Technology Education, Science Education and must have a minimum of:
PhD Degree
Admission requirements:Â Â Â Â Admission into the Ph.D. programme is open to candidates with the following qualifications:
Duration of the Programme
The structure of the duration is indicated in the table below:
|
Mode of entry |
Minimum (semesters) |
Maximum (semesters) |
|
UTME |
10 |
15 |
|
200 Level (D.E.) |
8 |
12 |
|
300 Level (D.E.) |
6 |
9 |
|
Master |
3 |
6 |
|
PhD |
6 |
10 |
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Programme Objectives:
The objectives of PhD Degree include:
Objectives of the M.Tech Degree programme are:
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Students’ distribution for all academic programmes in 2024/2025 academic session are shown in Table 1.
Table 1: 2025/2026 Students’ Enrolment
|
PROGRAMME |
LEVEL |
NUMBER |
|
Undergraduate |
100 |
581 |
|
 |
200Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â |
559 |
|
 |
300 |
343 |
|
 |
400 |
321 |
|
 |
500 |
427 |
|
Total |
 |
2231 |
|
Postgraduate |
 |
 |
|
 |
M. Tech |
88 |
|
 |
PhD |
86 |
|
Total |
 |
174 |
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STAFF STRENGTH (List of Academic and Non-Academic staff, their ranks, duties, training statuses, sabbatical, and visiting, among others)
​The school has a total of 99 staff members, comprising 84 academic staff and 15 non-academic staff. Among the non-academic staff, six serve in the Dean’s Office, while each department has two administrative staff, totalinsg 14, along with one technical staff member.
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​Research and Innovation
|
S/N |
NAME |
RESEARCH NUMBER |
AMOUNT (N) |
AWARD DATE |
|
1. |
Prof. A. I. Gambari |
 |
 |
 |
|
(a) |
Musa Aibinu (PI), Amosa Isiaka GAMBARI (Co-PI), Caroline Alenoghena (Co-PI), Emmanuel Abba (Co-PI), Abimbola Susan Ajagun (Co-PI), Ezra Zhiri Kolo (Co-PI), & Fatima Bukola Bello (Co-PI) (2019). Development of Pilot of eLearning Platform and Mobile App of Financial Literacy Contents and Competence-based Training Methodologies. |
Project Title: GIZ SEDIN; Project No: 16.2120.0-001.00; Cosoft No: 83319011 |
N16,885,000 (Completed) |
2019 |
|
(b) |
Amosa Isiaka GAMBARI (PI), Halima KAWU, Oluwole Caleb FALODE, Basir IDRIS, & Akawo Angwal YAKI (2021). Development, Validation and Assessment of Virtual Laboratory Package for Teaching Chemistry at Senior Secondary Schools in Kaduna State, Nigeria. |
Grant REF No: HED/GEN/182/Vol. 1 |
N7,000,000.00 (Completed) |
2021 |
|
(c) |
Amosa Isiaka GAMBARI (PI), Akawo Anguwa YAKI, Sheifullah, MOHAMMAD & Amina Nana MOHAMMED (2024). Development and Evaluation of Virtual Laboratory for Enhancing Quality Physics Education in Nigeria. |
Grant REF No: IBR/2024 |
N1,842,170 (On-Going) |
2024 |
|
(d) |
Amosa Isiaka GAMBARI (PI), Ramatu Gimba WODU, John Kolo ALHASSAN, Glory THOMAS & Babagana MUKTAR (2024). Development and Evaluation of Innovative Gamification Software for Enhancing Mathematics Learning in Nigerian Junior Secondary Schools. |
Grant REF No: DRC UBEC/18/1. |
N4,800,000.00) (On-Going) |
2024 |
|
2. |
Prof. Robert Ogbanje OKWORI (PI), Prof. Stephen Shaibu Ochigbo, Opeyemi Dalapo Alawode (2021). Development of water-resistant particle board using cassava-based starch and waste plastic. |
TETF/FS/DR&D-CE/NRF2021/SAE/00121 |
N5,543,329.64 (Completed) |
2021 |
|
3. |
Prof. (Mrs.)Â Ann Ebele OKONKWO-UMEH(PI),Dr. Yaki,A.A, Muhammad Saifullahi, Abdulrazak Abdulaziz & Saratu Bawa.(2024).Development and implementation of micro-credentials or 21st century up-skilling in Higher institutions in North Central States, Nigeria |
TET/ES/DR&CE/NRF2024/HISs/EHC/00578/vo-1 |
N21,600,000.00 (Ongoing) |
2024 |
|
5. |
Prof. Anthony  ANIAH(PI), Prof. A.I. Gambari, Abisoye Opeyemi Adenike. Dr.Haliha, Abiode Folunso,Umahaba, Ramatu Ematum, Sobowale, M. Favour&Danagana, Mohammed Chats(2024). Intelligent lab assistants as an artificial intelligent driven support for teachers in biology settings. |
TETF/FS/DR&D-CE/NRF2024/HSS/EHC/00358/V0L.1 |
N17,512,320.00 (Ongoing) |
2024 |
|
6. |
Prof. Saba, T.M (PI), Tsado, J, Raymond, E, Usman, G.A, mayaki, J & Yisa, S.N(2024).Development model for training employees and students of Federal University of Technology, Minna. |
TETUND/FUT/2024/081 (IBR) |
N1,985,500.00 (Completed) |
2024 |
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Patents
|
1. |
Prof. Stephen Shaibu Ochigbo, Prof. Robert Ogbanje Okwori , Opeyemi Dalapo Alawode , Abdullahi Mohammed Hassan, Dr. Azikiwe Peter Onwualu & Dr. Michael Chukwuemeka Amonye (2025).  Waste plastic-film improved water repellent wood finish production process & Machine. |
NG/PT/NC/O/2025/17767 |
14/07/2025 |
Industrial partnership
Journal hosted & Published by the School
  iii.      International Journal of Industrial Technology, Engineering, Science and  Education(IJITESE)
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Infrastructural Development: the staff members of the School have been rendering services in the area of infrastructural development. The regular repair and maintenance of the chairs and tables in lecture halls, the construction of Solar street lights on the two campuses, the construction of Interlocking walkways and concrete chairs for students’ relaxation are parts of the routine maintenance of the School. Building of the damaged University fences and welding of metal chairs and doors in lecture theatres in Bosso and Gidan Kwano campuses are parts of the School’s contribution to the development of the University.
Capacity Building: The School organized Spelling B competitions for primary and secondary schools in Minna metropolis where Baptist Primary School and Father O’Connnel Secondary School came first in the primary and secondary categories respectively. The School also organized Inter-Departments Debates among its students where the Department of Library and Information Science came first. The School also organized a one-day capacity building workshop for teachers of the Federal University of Technology Model Secondary School which has now become an annual event together with donations of instructional materials to enhance quality teaching and learning.
Conference: The School has hosted its annual International Conference since 2013 to date. The conference featured participants and scholars from within and outside the country where keynote speakers and lead paper presenters cut across countries in the African continent.
