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06/01/2025

Admissions to Pre-NCE and NCE 1 at Federal College of Education, Odugbo,Apa L.G.A, Benue State. Please follow the video for details

06/01/2025

Admissions to Pre-NCE and NCE 1 at Federal College of Education, Odugbo,Apa L.G.A, Benue State. Please play the video for details

15/06/2024

𝐆𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐂𝐄, 𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐆𝐁𝐎 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐑 𝐉𝐎𝐄𝐋 𝐎𝐁𝐎 𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐀 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐀𝐓 𝐁𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘, 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐈
Professor Joel Obo Eriba, Provost of the Federal College of Education, Odugbo on Tuesday, 11th June, 2024 at the College of Health Sciences, Benue State University, BSU, Makurdi held the audience spell-bound as he delivered his inaugural lecture titled: "Improving Science Enrolment in Nigeria's Institutions of Higher Learning Using the Persuasive Communication Model (PCM).
At the 18th inaugural lecture of the University, Professor Eriba in his characteristic display of adroitness and mastery of his trade, demonstrated copiously with classical examples from research findings, trends and rationale for the declining enrolment of candidates into sciences in Nigeria’s institutions of higher learning. He noted that the goal for increasing students' enrolment in science had remained unattainable for several decades since the enactment of the policy of 60:40 ratio in favour of science. Drawing reference from Benue State University, Makurdi, the Professor of Chemistry Education buttressed the fact that the institution at commencement in 1992 had zero enrolment into sciences whereas, there was a student enrolment of 380 candidates into courses in the Arts and Social Sciences. In identifying the rationale for the downward trend, Professor Eriba traced the problem to negative attitudes of students towards science. Explaining further, he alluded that students who possessed negative attitudes towards science showed that they had rejected the subject internally and it eventually manifested externally, too. He considered this development as a malady that needed an antidote.
In addressing the malady, Professor Eriba postulated the use of the Persuasive Communication Model (PCM) as a tool for use in positively changing the attitude of students towards Science. According to him, Persuasive Communication Model as applied by other researchers yielded profound results. Correlating the model with the declining enrolment into sciences in institutions of higher learning, Professor Eriba declared that there was nothing more powerful in life than to understand a person's belief system. He opined that the knowledge and understanding of people's beliefs could predict their attitudes towards their actions in particular situations. The Provost concluded that Persuasive Communication Model was found to be effective in changing students' attitudes towards enrolment in science. This was from the outcome of his empirical research carried out using 1840 JS 3 students in 44 secondary schools in Benue State. In his recommendation, Professor Eriba emphasized that science teachers needed to demonstrate positive attitude towards teaching science and the students that they teach so that they could be encouraged to see science as a discipline they could aspire to participate in.
In his oratorically cladded anecdotal delivery laced with wisdom and wealth of experience garnered in the over four decades of teaching in higher institutions of learning, Professor Eriba demystified science in logical, simple terms that eliminated the complexities and technicalities of the jargons of science that may have hindered attention, assimilation and retention of his audience. Nonetheless, it was a richly encapsulated lecture but made it easily comprehensible for everyday application that would be beneficial to society.
In an epic revelation of his early childhood and educational sojourn heralding the commencement of the lecture, the Provost noted that the precariously unfortunate circumstances that stared at him in his formative years almost debarred him from the privilege of accessing Western education but for the benevolence of God that showed forth for him at every junction of his educational pursuit. These made him to start Primary School at the age of 10 years! While he expressed his eternal gratitude to God, he was also quick to shower glowing tribute to the human vessels God positioned at various stages of his educational adventures. This ranged from his parents, family, teachers to employers and other destiny helpers.
In his remarks, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Tor Joe Iorapuu who initially spoke through the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, Professor Simon Ubwa, before joining the lecture from another official engagement noted with ecstasy the depth of research and the import for future enrolments into sciences. He appreciated Professor Eriba for the choice of the topic and the critical role attitude plays in our choices in everyday choices of life. Corroborating the position of the lecturer, Professor Iorapuu averred that the role of Persuasive Communication Model in improving science enrolment in institutions of higher learning cannot be overemphasized. The Vice Chancellor who joined the lecture in company of the Vice Chancellor and Principal of Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology (EBKUST), Sierra Leone, Revd. Professor Edwin Julius Jeblar Momoh challenged other Professors who were yet to do their inaugural lecture to kick-start the process in order to enhance the global reckoning and ranking of the University. The climax of the lecture was the joint presentation of plaque to Professor Eriba by both Professors Iorapuu and Momoh.
Highlights of the event included procession of the Senate members of the University into the lecture venue led by the Registrar and recession led by the Vice Chancellor as the tradition demanded. There was also presentation by Cultural Troupe of the University. Guests were treated to a colourful reception with the family of the Provost led by his wife, Mrs. Christy Eriba entertaining guests with the rendition of a song expressing their gratitude to God for His marvelous works in the life of the lecturer and the family. On ground to grace the occasion were colleagues, friends, family, acquaintances and former students of Professor Joel Eriba. Also on ground were Management and staff of Federal College of Education, Odugbo where Professor Eriba currently serves as the Provost.

10/08/2023

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐂𝐄, 𝐎𝐝𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫
The Provost of the Federal College of Education, Odugbo, Professor Joel Obo Eriba buried his mother, Mama Christiana Ohiama Obo aged 86 on Friday, 4th August, 2023 at Pa Eriba Obo's family compound in Ichakobe, Ibilla of Oju Local Government Area of Benue State.
The matriarch of the family died on the 22nd of July, 2023 while receiving treatment in hospital after taking ill. According to one of her sons, Evangelist (Sir) Sunday Ogbudu Eriba who reeled off the biography of Mama Christiana observed that she had suffered from haemorrhage in May 1973 following medical treatments which defied solution for several years going until by divine providence, she was healed of this ailment that could not be medically diagnosed at the time. Evangelist Eriba stated that the miracle of her healing further strengthened her faith in God and made the home of Mama Eriba the destination of others suffering from minor health challenges considered not to be for the hospital. He added that the protracted health condition of the Eriba matriarch almost deterred Professor Eriba from proceeding for secondary education because of the needed presence of a caregiver.
While explaining further, Evangelist Eriba noted that Mama Christiana was struck with partial paralysis that almost claimed her life in 2015 but for God's intervention, she was restored to full health. He declared that Mama throughout her life time was a devout Christian who exemplified the tenets of christianity both in words and indeed. The Evangelists who spoke glowingly of the virtues of his mother pointed out that she exhibited her devotion to God very early in her growing years as she associated with the Methodist Church, Nigeria. The Octogenarian sustained her dedication to God through active participation in the Methodist Church at local Circuit and Diocesan levels. Until her demise, Mama was a born again Christian and was in a functional relationship with God through prayers of faith that yielded results.
Similarly, the Archbishop of the Methodist Diocese of Igede, His Grace Most Revd Dr Michael Icha Testimony Simeon in his homily extolled the virtues of Mama Christiana as a noble woman who was selfless in her service to God and the church of Christ. He was full of gratitude to God for the longevity of life despite the health challenges she pulled through to attain the graceful age of octogenarians. The Archbishop acknowledged that Mama did not just live as a Christian but nurtured and imbued in her children the Christian values which have become the emblem of the family. He enjoined sympathisers at the funeral to be conscious of the ephemeralness of life as every man or woman shall be accountable for every of his or her actions while on earth. His Grace Most Revd Dr Simeon called on those present that death was not a respecter of persons since it does not segregate between the rich and poor, young or old or even the public standing of persons but the consideration is how people live their lives. The Clergy in his analogy took his scriptural reference from the book of Luke 16:19-31 which centred around the rich man and the poor man named Lazarus. He therefore called on the gathering to imbibe the virtues of the noble woman and be Christlike in conduct with the determination to bring up godly children in the fear and reverence of God. According to him, if every family took up the challenge of building a godly home, the rampant cases of social vices bedeviling Igede land, Benue, Nigeria and the world at large would reduce drastically. He however regretted the recent altercation in Oju Local that snowballed into wanton destruction of lives and property.
In the same vein, the Och'Idoma, Agabaidu John Elaigwu Odugbo Obagaji who eulogised the late matriarch thanked God for a life well lived. The Och'Idoma who was represented at the funeral by Dr Patrick Eche encouraged the family to take solace in the fact that Mama did not just enjoy long years but lived a worthy life and brought up children who are ambassadors of Christ.
Also, Most Revd Ngbede' Yusuf Joshua, Hon. Blessed Emmanuel, Member Representing Oju 1 in the Benue State House of Assembly, Barr. Ochi Ikape and Professor Hyacinth Oluma, former Board Member of the Federal College of Education, Odugbo took turns to eulogise the deceased as a blessing to the body of Christ.
Though the deceased was referred to as mother of all, she was survived by five children among whom is Professor Joel Obo Eriba, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The funeral witnessed the presence of guests from near and far among whom were former Board Member of the Federal College of Education, Odugbo, Professor Chinwe Anthonia Modumogu, Professor Jerry Omenka, Head of Department, Science and Mathematics Education, Benue State University, Makurdi and Professor Emmanuel Eriba Otor. Others present were the Registrar, Federal College of Education, Odugbo, Barr. Ehi Naomi Omojor-Onjefu, Bursar, Federal College of Education, Odugbo, Mrs Helen Ushukon Obadiah, College Librarian, Federal College of Education, Odugbo, Dr Shehu Mabera, Director of Planning, Dr Ruth Samuel Iwanger, Deans, Heads of Department, staff and students of the College.

10/08/2023

𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐄-𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐄
The Federal College of Education,Odugbo, Benue State was one of the six Colleges of Education established in the six geo-political zones of the country in 2019. However, academic activities did not take effect immediately until last year, 2022 when it admitted the first set of students for both the Pre-NCE and NCE programmes for 2022/2023 academic session. Within the short space of time since take-off, the College has received commendation from its supervising agency, the National Commission for Colleges of Education as a citadel reputed for impactful teaching and learning.
The above adjudged performance rating corroborates the vision of the College which is to be a renowned institution that produces knowledgeable, skilful, dynamic, innovative and value-driven teachers for global competitiveness.
In order to deliver on its set vision, the Federal College of Education, Odugbo is poised to prepare and produce teachers who are equipped with professional knowledge, practice, skills and attitude for effective service delivery in the education system, societal development and self-reliance.
In line with this and in compliance with the National Policy on Education, the College is pleased to inform the public that admission forms for its preparatory one year Pre-NCE Programme for the 2023/2024 academic session are currently available for free and therefore invites interested applicants with requisite qualifications to apply to the underlisted schools of the College:
* School of Sciences;
* School of Arts and Social Science;
* School of Languages;
* School of Vocational and Technical Education
𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
* Interested applicants should possess SSCE/NECO with 3 credits and 2 passes including English Language in not more than two (2) sittings. Two (2) of these credits must be in relevant areas.
*Holders of Teacher's Grade II Certificate (TC II) with 3 credits/merits in the relevant areas and 2 passes including English Language
𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞
Bearing in mind the need to create and provide unhindered opportunities to Nigerians to access requisite capacity and qualification, the Pre-NCE of the College shall among other things avail interested applicants with the following benefits:
* A two-semester value-driven and intensive preparatory training of students for tertiary institutions entry examinations such as UTME and post-UTME.
* Foundational training of students in teacher education.
* The programme provides students with the opportunity to transit into the full NCE programmes of 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐔𝐓𝐌𝐄.
* The programme provides students with the opportunity to be adequately prepared and equipped for resit in subject(s) of deficiencies in NECO and/or WAEC.
𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Interested applicants can apply through the College portal: http//form.fceo.edu.ng/, download from the College website: www.fceodugbo.edu.ng or pick up the forms for free at the College premises in Odugbo.
𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬
Completed application forms should be accompanied with photocopies of credentials.
𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞
Application forms are available from the date of this publication and will close on 15th September, 2023.
𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐲, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭:
The Coordinator, Pre-NCE Programme on 09057042031 or Admissions Officer on 09151114032.
𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝:
𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫 𝐄𝐡𝐢 𝐍𝐚𝐨𝐦𝐢 𝐎𝐦𝐨𝐣𝐨𝐫-𝐎𝐧𝐣𝐞𝐟𝐮
Registrar

23/05/2023

𝐅𝐂𝐄, 𝐎𝐝𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
The Federal College of Education, Odugbo held its maiden matriculation ceremony on Thursday, 18th May, 2023 at the College premises.
The ceremony which marked the official admission of students into the College was full of pomp and pageantry with the presence of vehicular and human traffic heralding the ambience of the matriculation ceremony. It was a good sight of reassurance to behold with the conviviality that rented the atmosphere of the College and Odugbo at large. Itinerant traders flocked around making brisk businesses; prominent among them were photographers who graced the occasion to relive the moment for matriculating students, parents, guardians, friends, members of staff of the College and invited guests. In fact, the ceremony drawned the palpable fear that gripped some guests who were put on notice prior to the event following security reports of sporadic attacks on neighbouring communities. This is however not to forget the concerted effort of security personnel in ensuring that absolute peace was guaranteed. The College was agog with the assemblage of guests cutting across the religious and traditional institutions, the academia, technocrats and leaders of repute. To complement the ceremony was the presence of the Boys' Brigade band that played during the procession to and from the venue of the matriculation.
The Provost of the College, Professor Joel O. Eriba was full of appreciation for the special privilege the maiden matriculation ceremony offered the College community for dignitaries that graced the occasion in validating the status of the pioneer students of the College. According to Professor Eriba, the presence of guests from near and far to witness the matriculation ceremony gladdened his heart.
In his address, the Provost specially thanked the benefactor of the College, President Muhammadu Buhari for giving approval for the establishment of FCE, Odugbo among other Colleges of Education in the six geo-political zones of the country in November, 2019. He also used the occasion to appreciate the Honourable Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu for making sure that the establishment of the College became a reality. In his words, "Mallam Adamu Adamu personally signed the appointment letters of the Principal Officers on 16th March, 2021 and inaugurated the Governing Council of the College on 18th January, 2022 on behalf of the President."
In the same vein, Professor Eriba appreciated Arc Sonny T. Echono, the then Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education and currently the Executive Secretary, TETFUND for personally donating his houses for use as take-off site for the College free of charge. The Provost noted that in his characteristic gesture of magnanimity, Arc Echono facilitated the award of scholarships to over 100 indigent students mainly of Odugbo extraction through the Linda Ene Echono Foundation.
Furthermore, the Professor Eriba expressed heartfelt thanks to the host community for not only donating their land for the siting of the College but for generously providing a clement atmosphere for staff and students in the community.
Similarly, the helmsman of Federal College of Education, Odugbo specially acknowledged the efforts of TETFUND in providing funds towards the infrastructural development of the College through various interventions. He also thanked the National Commission for Colleges of Education ably led by Professor Paulinus Chijioke Okwelle for the regulatory orientation, guide and provision of needed materials for adherence and cohesion. The Provost also appreciated the Registrar of JAMB, Professor Ishaq Oloyede for showing unprecedented passion for the Colleges of Education, especially the new six.
Expatiating on the rationale for the College, the Provost observed that the presence of the College would among other things, enhance, promote and encourage teacher education in Nigeria with a view to ameliorating the challenges that many Nigerians face in accessing quality teacher education. He opined that the quality of teacher education has nosedived in the last few decades due mainly to some causative factors such as negative attitudes of society towards teachers, very poor remuneration of teachers, lack of motivation of teachers by their employers and teachers' poor image in society among others. Worried by the abysmal importance attached to teacher education, Professor Eriba in reiterating the cliche captured in the National Policy on Education posited that, "no nation can rise above the quality of her teachers." He however pointed out that in order to reinvigorate and reposition the teaching profession, the Federal Government had announced some welfare packages for teachers. Professor Eriba outlined the packages as follows:
* Payment of teaching practice allowance to education undergraduates by TETFUND. The implementation has been ongoing.
* Introduction of a special salary scale.
* Increase in retirement age from 60 to 65 years.
*Increase in years of service from 35 to 40 years.
* Payment of rural allowance for teachers posted to rural communities.
* Increase in science allowance, peculiar allowance, automatic admission and tuition-free for kids of teachers at their places of work.
* Automatic recruitment of B.Ed graduating students and payment of stipends to Bachelor of Education students or education special allowance.
* Education students in Colleges and Universities are also to enjoy special bursary awards.
* Enhanced entry for graduating students into service and introduction of special teachers' pension.
The Provost promised that as an institution of learning, Federal College of Education, Odugbo was poised to realising the lofty goals of the Federal Government. He therefore enjoined the students to reciprocate the laudable gesture of government by committing themselves to the letters of matriculation oath administered on them. Professor Eriba stressed that about 500 students were being matriculated into eighteen (18) NCE Programmes of the College. According to him, the selection of candidates for admission was strictly based on the National minimum requirements for admission into Nigeria Certificate in Education programme as enunciated in the minimum standards of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE).
Earlier, the Registrar of the College, Barr Ehi Naomi Omojor-Onjefu administered the matriculation oath on the students. Barr Omojor-Onjefu called on the students to fill the matriculation forms, append their signatures and submit to the Registry Department of the College signifying their commitment to abide by the letters of the oath taken.
In a goodwill message, the Executive Secretary, NCCE, Professor Paulinus Chijioke Okwelle represented by Dr (Barr) Mainasara Umar expressed profound gratitude to the management and staff led by the Provost for their dedication to duty as exemplified in the milestones achieved by the College. He noted that though the College was new, it was considered one of the best in all standards. Dr Mainasara Umar called on the students to be hardworking and dedicated to studies.
Professor Hyacinth Oluma who delivered the goodwill message of the Chairman of Council, Senator Salisu Matori expressed his profound joy for being part of the maiden matriculation of the College. He assured management of the continued support and partnership of Council towards the overall growth of the College.
In the same manner, the President General Odugbo National Forum, Mr Abu Garba Omale in his goodwill message showered encomiums on Arc Sonny Echono for his contributions to the College and the entire Community. He assured management that he was committed to attracting developmental projects to the community that would boost economic activities in the locality.
Delivering the vote of thanks, the College Librarian, Dr Shehu Umar Mabera appreciated guests for taking time out of their crowded schedules to be at the matriculation. He prayed for the safe return of guests to their respective destinations.
Also present at the occasion were the Bursar of the College, Mrs Helen Ushukon Obadiah, Deans of Schools, wife of the Provost and Deputy Registrar in the College, Mrs Christy Ajuma Eriba, the Director Academic Planning, Dr Iwanger Ruth Samuel, Heads of Departments, teaching and non-teaching staff.

10/01/2023

Approved School Fees Schedule for NCE Progamme, 2022/2023 Academic Session

04/01/2023

𝐍𝐇𝐈𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐌𝐎𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐂𝐄, 𝐎𝐝𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐨
The State Coordinator, National Health Insurance Authority in Benue State, Mr Yakubu Oklobia on Monday, 19th December, 2022 was at the Federal College of Education, Odugbo for interaction with management of the College, clinical staff and prospective Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) to the College.
During the interactive session, Mr Oklobia stated that, he and his team members had come to assist the College in assessing the capacity, capabilities and potentialities of prospective HMOs in the management of the health issues of the College.
In his remarks, the Provost of the College, Professor Joel Obo Eriba appreciated the NHIA team for honouring the invitation to be at the College for the interaction. As a precursor, the Provost used the occasion to inform the gathering that the College commenced operation with the appointment of management staff comprising the Provost, Registrar, Bursar and the Librarian to the College on the 21st of March, 2021. He however stated that the recruitment of other members of staff did not take effect immediately until approval was received for the absorption of 150 take-off staff. According to Professor Eriba, the composition of members of staff cut across 22 states of the country which is 75% representation of spread in the federation. The Provost also stressed that the full compliment of staff in the College underscored the critical nature of managing the health issues of the College. He emphasised that being a nascent institution with Corporate Social Responsibilities, health management should not just be for staff of the College but the host community as well in times of eventuality. In his view, this was one of the considerations for extending the invitation to HMOs after careful scrutiny and compliance with pre-qualification criteria.
Following presidential assent to the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act, the hitherto subsisting National Health Insurance Scheme Act, Cap. N42, LFN, 2004 has been repealed. The current Act which replaces the NHIS Act seeks to promote, regulate and integrate health insurance schemes and establish universal health coverage for all Nigerians. In view of the limitations in scope and functionality of HMOs, the new Act takes into cognisance all categories of persons in society including those referred to as "vulnerable group" in the Act. In effect, ordinary citizens who can barely have enough to feed and afford insurance premium such as the indigent, the aged, physically and mentally challenged persons have been fully captured in the Act.
The HMOs present at the interactive session took turns to reel out their competencies and potentialities stating reasons why they were the most qualified to be selected as preferred choice of the College. The HMOs present were Seraph HMO Ltd represented by Amb (Dr) Eche Philip Simeon, Well Health Network Ltd represented by Sule Emmanuel Ngbede, United Health Care International Ltd represented by Bemshima Orduen and Regenix Health Care Services Ltd represented by Amaka Nomeson. Also present at the interactive session were the Registrar of the College, Barr Ehi Naomi Omojor-Onjefu and the Acting Director of Health Services, Dr Victor Akpa.

04/01/2023

𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐝𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲
The serene atmosphere of the Federal College of Education, Odugbo was agog when the Governing Council of the College paid homage to the Traditional Chief of the Community in the cause of their regular meeting held on the 15th of December, 2022 at the College.
Banners were hoisted to welcome the august visitors to a lineup of activities such as the visit to the traditional Chief of Odugbo, inspection of ongoing projects at the College permanent site and other facilities at the temporary site of the institution. As customary of this kind of visit which is the third in its series climaxing activities towards the end of the year, the Provost of the College, Professor Joel Obo Eriba and management team, teaching and non-teaching staff were eclectic and in high spirits making sure that the visitors to the College were treated to top-of-the-line reception.
On arrival, members of the Governing Council led by its Chairman, Senator Salisu Matori proceeded straight to the palace of the Clan Head of the host community also known as Ejila of Odugbo, Chief Audu Umoro who was visibly excited and full of appreciation to them for sparing time out of their very busy schedule to pay a courtesy visit to his palace. The Ejila who could not hide his joy speaking through an interpreter, told the visitors of how honoured he felt by the visit to his palace.
Chief Umoro appreciated the Federal Government and relevant parties particularly, the illustrious son of the community, the former Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education and current Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), Arc Sunny Echono for ensuring that situating the College in Odugbo came to fruition. In recognition of this gesture, the Clan Head noted that the establishment of the College had opened a new vista of opportunity for the benefit of the community. In his vote of thanks, the Madachi of Odugbo, Chief Usman Ademu Otache assured the Governing Council that working with relevant security agents, youths of the community would ensure that maximum security was provided and nefarious activities such as cultism and other social vices were tamed. The Omadachi however solicited that more employment opportunities be given to natives of the community whenever recruitment would be done.
The Provost in his remarks, thanked the Ejila and his Council of Chiefs for creating the enabling environment for the College to thrive. While acknowledging the assistance enjoyed from the Clan Head and his Council of Chiefs, especially for nipping in the bud initial glitches that erupted at inception, Professor Eriba used the occasion to introduce members of the Governing Council to the community leaders. According to him, the visit was an opportunity to interface with members of the Council appointed by the Federal Government to oversee the running of the affairs of the College on her behalf. He used the opportunity, to assure the Community that the Governing Council was mindful of them and had good intentions for them.
The Chairman of the Governing Council Senator Matori was full of praise for the Clan Head and his Council of Chiefs for ensuring that the objective of siting the College in the community was not misplaced. He told the gathering that the choice of Odugbo as location of the College was borne out of tenacious requests and pursuit of the indigenous people and the congenial environment of the locality. Senator Matori therefore enjoined the traditional head for sustained cooperation in order to speed up the rate of development that the presence of the College shall attract.
In a related development, the Provost led Council members on a tour of classrooms where students were attending lectures. He informed them that the property was privately owned but as a gesture of magnanimity, it was given to the College free of charge in order to facilitate the smooth take off. Professor Eriba in one of the ongoing classes introduced the pioneer students to the Chairman of the Council.
In his remarks, Senator Matori called on the students to be reminded of the reason why they were at the College in order that, they can give their best and come out in flying colours. As part of the inspection tour, the team visited the temporary library facility provided for the College. While at the library, members of Council were ecstatic about the state of the facility within the short period of take off. The team directed the Librarian, Dr Shehu Mabera to put forward request for the building and furnishing of the central library for the College.
Furthermore, the Provost took the Council members round the temporary staff quarters which is also a private property. According to him, the property consists of 12 units of two bedroom flats and 18 units of single bedroom flats secured for Deans, Directors and Heads of sensitive units on rental arrangement undertaken by respective occupants.
The team proceeded to the permanent site of the College where construction work was at different stages. On ground to receive the Council members were the Acting Director of Works, Engr. Oluma and the site contractor. According to them, the terrain of the area was the reason for the delay in the speed of work, however, the academic building and the College gate which are TETFUND assisted projects were at completion stages of 50% and 40% respectively. They informed the Council that capital projects for the College were just commencing. The ongoing projects included school of social sciences and school of education. When asked about the source of water supply, they informed the Council that boreholes were being drilled. One of them was donated by Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority.
The Provost however informed the Council that there is a mini dam under construction but it was at its infancy stage. In addition, a member of the Council, Professor Hyacinth Oluma advised the College management to immediately commence the fencing of the allocated land to the College in order to secure them from future encroachment. In the final lap of the facility tour, the Council inspected the hostels and the borehole drilled by Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority.
Thereafter, the Council proceeded to the College hall to meet with members of staff of the College. At the meeting, Professor Eriba informed the Council that the staff strength of the College cut across 22 states of the Federation which is a fair representation of the six geopolitical zones of the country. He was also quick to appreciate the contributions of staff to the well being of the College.
Similarly, the Chairman of Council admitted that he was overjoyed by the level of commitment of staff to duty and enjoined them not to relent. In his views, the tour of the Council was an attestation to the fact that staff were dedicated to duty. The Council after the session with staff, returned to a closed door meeting at the Provost's Conference Room. Apart from the Chairman of Council and the Provost of the College, other members of the Governing Council also in attendance were Professor Hyacinth A. Oluma, Professor Chinwe A. Muodumogu, Alh Salman Adedipe, Arc. Anthony Onaji and Mr Samuel Etu. Others were the Registrar and Librarian of the College, Barr Ehi Naomi Omojor-Onjefu and Dr Shehu Umar Mabera respectively.

FCE, Odugbo longs for movement to the Permanent site
Federal College of Education, Odugbo longs to move to the permanent site. Members of the Governing Council of the College who were in Odugbo on Thursday, 15th December, 2022, for their regular Council meeting, carried out inspection tour of ongoing project at the permanent site to ascertain the progress of work done.
On ground to receive the Provost of the College, Professor Joel Obo Eriba and the Council members at the site were the Acting Director of Works, Engr Oluma and the contractor of the project. Leading the team round the project, the contractor told the council that though the work had reached advanced stage, the difficult road network of the area was the reason for the delays encountered at various stages of the work. When asked on the progress of work, Engr Oluma told the Council that the academic building was 50% done while the College gate had progressed at 40%. Professor Eriba added that the projects were TETFUND assisted. According to the Provost, the earmarked capital projects for the College were just commencing.
Disturbed by the water predicament in the area, Arc. Anthony Onaji requested to know the water source and cautioned that the quality of materials used at the site must not be compromised insisting on supervision of the deliverables for the ongoing projects. In response to the concerns for potable water, Professor Eriba told the Council that the College resorted to borehole for water supply. According to him, due to the difficulty of borehole drilling companies in accessing table water, the College had to engage the services of Lower Benue who were able to deliver a borehole at table water level.
Also worried by the encroachment of land allocated to government agencies, Professor Hyacinth Oluma advised that the land allocated to College should be fenced to avoid future encroachment. He also advised that the dry season was the best time to bring all the needed materials for the project in order to avoid hitches that may occur during the rainy season.
Reacting, the Chairman of the Council appreciated the level of work so far done and encouraged them to work within the life cycle of the project in order to deliver it in record time.

FCE, Odugbo Governing Council visits Ejila of Odugbo
The Governing Council of the Federal College of Education, Odugbo on 15th of December, 2022 visited the palace of the Ejila of Odugbo otherwise known as the Clan Head, Chief Audu Umoro on a familiarisation visit.
The Provost of the College, Professor Joel Obo Eriba who led the team to the palace of the Ejila of Odugbo, was received on arrival by the Clan Head, Chief Audu Umoro and his Council of Chiefs.
In his address, Professor Eriba thanked the Ejila of Odugbo and the Council of Chiefs for the cooperation enjoyed from them since assuming office as the Provost of the College. He particularly appreciated Chief Umoro for intervening and arresting the teething problems that emanated from the community at inception. The Provost informed the Ejila of Odugbo that the visit was to formally introduce members of the Governing Council to him and his subjects. According to Professor Eriba, "as far as the Federal College of Odugbo was concerned, members of the Governing Council were appointed by the Federal Government with the mandate to oversee the affairs of the College". He however assured them that the Council had them at heart and their interests would be protected.
The Chairman of the Council, Senator Salisu Matori in the same vein expressed deep appreciation to Chief Umoro and his Council of Chiefs for the warm reception accorded the College and emphasised that, situating the College in the Community was as a result of the peaceful disposition of the people. Senator Matori also mentioned that FCE, Odugbo came as a result of the tenacity and resolute commitment of illustrious sons of the community. He also called on the people of the community to sustain the peace enjoyed in order to reap maximum benefit from the presence of the College in the locality.
In his response, the Ejila of Odugbo thanked the Provost for showing leadership and preaching the gospel of peace. He also appreciated Professor Eriba and the Council members for the visit. Chief Umoro was full of praises to the Federal Government and Arc Sunny Echono for facilitating the establishment and location of the College in Odugbo. In acknowledging the potential benefits of the College to locals, the Clan Head noted that education was key and promised to ensure that peace was maintained between the Community and the College.
In his vote of thanks, the Omadachi of Odugbo, Usman Ademu Otache while assuring the Governing Council of their support in the area of security, called on them to give due consideration to the natives of the community whenever employment opportunities were declared open.

From: Information and Protocol Unit
To: Professor Joel Obo Eriba
Subject: Tribute to a worthy citizen
Like a drop in the bucket, impact may not be noticeable and easily measured at the outset but when it is consistent, sustained and widespread, it begins to take up a scale of measurement and it suddenly becomes glaringly conspicuous that no force of resistance can contain its pe*******on and efficacy any longer and the gospel of the impact continues to reproduce itself many times over thereby creating an army of followers who are incurable addicts spreading the good news whenever, wherever and to whomever.
For the great work you are doing and the impact you are making touching lives and assisting men and women to find bearing in life, we have been recruited into this army of incurable addicts blaring the trumpets of your footprints on the sands of time.
To this worthy citizen, we make supplication for God's unending benevolence to you in health, vitality and all-round wisdom as you continue to steer the affairs of the College.
Long live the Provost, Professor Joel Obo Eriba!
Long live Federal College of Education, Odugbo!!
Long live National Commission for Colleges of Education!!!
Long live Federal Ministry of Education!!!!
Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria!!!!!
God bless!!!!!!

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