In 1977, Government took over the control and administration of all schools in the Nigerian Federation and with this development, the Church of Nigeria was divested of her Proprietorship of the college.
Thus, in response to SACOBA's petition, the erstwhile Oyo State Government upgraded the Institution to NCE campus in 1980 and to the full-fledged College of Education in 1985.
As an autonomous institution, EACOED's primary goal is to produce highly qualified teachers through courses leading to the award of the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE).
[6] On the 17 of July the governor of Oyo state Abiola Ajimobi order the reopening of the school after the meeting that takes place between the governing council,management and students.
[11] Aspirants seeking admission to Emanuel Alayande College of Education must have chosen the school in JAMB UTME and have a minimum score of hundred, with 5 credits in O'level be it WAEC, NECO or NABTEB.