06/06/2026
FCE Eha-Amufu Governing Council Pledges Academic Excellence, Institutional Transformation
By Brendan Eze
The Governing Council of the Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu, Enugu State, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening academic quality, enhancing institutional governance, expanding infrastructure, and fostering strategic partnerships aimed at positioning the institution among leading teacher-training colleges in Nigeria and beyond.
Chairman of the College's 7th Governing Council, Hon. Prince Melu-bari Akekue, gave the assurance during the institution's 32nd Matriculation Ceremony for Degree, NCE, and Professional Diploma in Education (PDE) students for the 2025/2026 academic session, held on Friday.
Represented by a member of the Council, Barr. Chukwudi Eneh, Akekue said the Council had embarked on a deliberate and structured transformation agenda designed to reposition the College as a centre of excellence in teacher education, innovation, and human capital development.
According to him, the Council envisions a modern institution that is academically competitive, technologically driven, innovation-oriented, and supported by sustainable partnerships and funding mechanisms.
"We are convinced that the future of this College is bright and full of promise. The Governing Council envisions a fully transformed institution that is strong in teacher education and professional training, digitally driven and innovation-oriented, globally competitive in academic excellence, and supported by robust partnerships and sustainable funding to serve as a model for educational development in Nigeria and Africa," he stated.
Akekue noted that the Council has continued to work closely with the College Management to advance critical reforms, particularly in the implementation of the Federal Government's dual mandate policy, which empowers colleges of education to run both Degree and NCE programmes.
He urged the newly admitted students to remain focused on their studies and avoid activities capable of jeopardising their academic pursuits, stressing the importance of integrity, discipline, diligence, and good character.
Earlier in her address, the Provost of the College, Prof. (Mrs.) Pauline Ngozi Ikwuegbu, described matriculation as a significant milestone that formally admits students into a community of scholars committed to learning, character formation, and national development.
She said the ceremony marked the official induction of the students into the academic community of the College through the administration of the matriculation oath and declaration of loyalty.
"Your admission into the Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu is a testament to your determination, resilience, and commitment to higher education. You have chosen an institution with a rich heritage, a culture of excellence, and a proven commitment to producing professionally trained teachers who will contribute meaningfully to national development," she said.
While congratulating the students on their successful admission, the Provost advised them to embrace hard work, maintain high moral standards, and steer clear of all forms of misconduct. She reiterated the institution's zero-tolerance policy on examination malpractice, cultism, and other anti-social behaviours.
Prof. Ikwuegbu, whose tenure as Provost ends in July, also highlighted some of the achievements recorded under her eight-year administration. These, she said, include massive staff promotions, staff conversions and proper placements, expansion of office accommodation, infrastructure development, and increased access to TETFund sponsored academic programmes, which significantly boosted the number of staff members with doctoral degrees.
"Today, I can proudly inform you that my administration constructed more than 15 new structures, completed several abandoned projects, and renovated numerous dilapidated facilities across the College within the last eight years," she stated.
The Provost expressed gratitude to the Federal Government, the Governing Council, staff, students, and other stakeholders for their support and cooperation throughout her tenure.
In a goodwill message, the Chairman of Isi-Uzo Local Government Area, Hon. Obiora Obeagu, commended the Provost and her management team for the remarkable transformation and facelift witnessed in the institution over the years.
He announced that his administration would sponsor the education of 300 qualified indigenous people of the local government who wish to study any course at the College, beginning from the 2026/2027 academic session.
Obeagu urged parents and guardians in the area to take advantage of the opportunity by encouraging their children and wards to apply for admission into the institution.
The highlight of the ceremony was the administration of the matriculation oath on the newly admitted students, formally ushering them into the academic community of the College.
by the Public Relations Office, FCE Eha-Amufu
