Federal College of Education -Technical, Umunze, Anambra State

Admission Admission Admission

Admission has commenced into the 5-year Dual Mode Degree Programme at the Federal College of Education (Technical) Umunze, Anambra State for the 2026/2027 academic session.

Students for 3 year NCE programme should possess 4 O'level credits and will be admitted without JAMB examination.

Students for the 5-year Dual Mode Degree Programme will be admitted without JAMB examination.

Students with NCE can also apply for 2-year direct entry into Degree Programme.

Graduates of the 5-year Dual Mode Degree Programme enjoy competitive advantage with placement on Level 8 in the civil service, as against the Level 7 applicable to graduates of universities.

Note that students admitted into the College academic programme enjoy easy access to scholarships and Federal Government Students' Loan, NELFund at zero interest rate.

Interested candidates should rush immediately to the Admissions Unit, Campus II of the College. For further inquiries, call: 0803 857 1089, 0813 975 0405 or 08135887263

Signed;
Comrade Joachim Eze
Registrar

Enrol in Federal College of Education (Technical) Umunze Anambra State for quality learning and acquisition of life-changing skills.

Provost Moves to Transform College Infrastructure

Barely four days into her tenure as the 5th Substantive Provost of the College, Dr. V.N. Ejezie has signaled a decisive commitment to institutional renewal by prioritising critical internal road projects. She emphasised that constructing motorable roads from Uguru Hall through the students’ hostels, extending to the Second Gate and the New Administrative Block on the Main Campus, will confer on the institution the dignity and functionality of a modern centre of learning while enhancing its appeal to prospective students.

Dr. Ejezie made these remarks on Thursday, May 21, 2026, during a facility tour with senior officials from Abuja. Arriving on campus by 7:00 a.m., she personally inspected the progress at the New Administrative Block before assessing the road network and drainage systems serving the hostels.

She noted that immediate intervention was required on the internal roads to provide seamless access to core academic facilities. She also inspected the drainage channels and sought proactive measures to address drainage challenges and forestall recurrent flooding.

The Provost expressed strong confidence that these early actions would rapidly give the College a new, dignified appearance. She called on all stakeholders to collaborate in building an institution that would benefit the future generations.

Accompanying the Provost on the tour were the College Registrar, Dr. (Mrs) B.C. Nkah; Director of Works and Services, Engr. Jude Ezemezue; Director of Procurement, Mr. Simeon Chioke; Deputy Director of Works (rtd), Ichie B.U. Agwunobi; the College Public Relations Officer, Sam Otti; and other senior officials.

Prof Okoli Bows Out as Provost

The curtains fell on the eight-year tenure of Professor Theresa Obumnene Okoli as Provost of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze, Anambra State. The College community on Sunday, May 17, 2026 gathered in celebration of a legacy marked by service, transformation, and institutional advancement.

The thanksgiving service at Christ the King Chaplaincy, FCE(T) Umunze, was filled with reflection and gratitude as Professor Okoli and her Management team offered a solemn sacrifice of thanksgiving to God for the successful completion of their stewardship. Other Principal Officers present for the thanksgiving include the Deputy Provost, Dr TAK Nzeribe, the Registrar, Dr B.C Nkah, the Bursar, Ethelbert Echedo and the Librarian, Dr Agada Arome Samson.

Speaking on behalf of the outgoing Management team, Professor Okoli expressed heartfelt gratitude to God for His sustaining grace throughout their years of service. She affirmed that her administration had discharged its responsibilities with diligence and commitment to institutional progress, while praying that the incoming Provost, Dr Virginia Nonye Ejezie, and her Management team would surpass the achievements recorded during her tenure.

The Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Msgr Luke Anameze, former Chaplain of Christ the King Chaplaincy, FCE(T) Umunze, as Chief Celebrant. The atmosphere resonated with hymns of thanksgiving and joyful worship as members of the College community and the wider Body of Christ lifted their voices in praise.
Delivering the homily, Rev. Fr Kevin Ezemmaduka reflected on the providence and faithfulness of God in the life and leadership journey of the outgoing Provost. He thanked God for granting Professor Okoli the grace, wisdom, and sound health required to pilot the affairs of the institution over eight years and invoked divine guidance and sustaining grace upon the incoming Provost and her Management team.

He also stressed the need for good use of social media and urged the College community to desist from such diatribe that wounds their neighbours.

Other priests that concelebrated the Mass include: Rev. Fr Benjamin Odika, immediate past Chaplain of the Chaplaincy; Rev. Fr Dominic Okezue; Rev. Fr Jerry Okafor; Rev. Fr Umeojiakor; Rev. Fr Philip Okoye; Rev. Fr Casmir Osigwe; alongside several religious sisters who joined in the liturgical celebration.

The thanksgiving ceremony attracted a distinguished assembly of dignitaries from academia, government, and the private sector. Among those present were the Provost of Federal College of Education, Ehamufu, Professor Pauline Ngozi Ikwuegbu; the Provost of Federal College of Education, Ofeme Ohuhu, Umuahia, Dr Titus Ezeme and his wife; the Chairman of Orumba South Local Government Area, Hon. Shedrack Azubuike; the Chief Executive Officer of Juhel Nigeria Ltd., Dr Ifeanyi Okoye; and the Chief Medical Director of St Catherine's Hospital, Umunze, Dr H. I. Okoli, among other guests and well-wishers.

The occasion equally provided an opportunity for the College community to celebrate the enduring achievements of Professor Okoli's administration. Her tenure witnessed the completion of over 40 building projects, reflecting a deliberate commitment to physical development and institutional renewal.

Particular commendation was accorded to her visionary efforts in strengthening the College's internally generated revenue through the establishment of a modern water treatment plant and a bakery enterprise renowned for the production of FECETU bread.

Professor Okoli's administration also demonstrated remarkable commitment to academic staff development. Through sustained support and the strategic deployment of TETFund sponsorship opportunities, over 100 academic staff successfully obtained doctorate degrees from both local and international universities.

Furthermore, the number of Chief Lecturers increased significantly from forty in 2018 to 85 during her tenure. These Chief Lecturers are equivalent of Associate Professors in a university system.

Institutional growth under her leadership extended to academic expansion and approval of the College as a degree awarding institution. While the College had commenced 13 degree programmes in affiliation with Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, during the 2011/2012 academic session, Professor Okoli's administration secured a historic milestone with the approval of the College as a degree-awarding institution with the approval of Dual Mandate for selected Colleges by the Federal Government.
The National Universities Commission accredited 37 degree programmes for the College, and approval was secured for the College to run Master degree in the next five years.

These accomplishments have reinforced growing optimism within and beyond the institution that the Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze may, in the foreseeable future, attain the status of a Federal University of Technical Education.

Among the enduring symbols of Professor Okoli's legacy is the Igwe P. N. Eze Road, the first asphalted road constructed on the College's main campus since the institution's establishment in 1990. These infrastructural landmarks continues
to sign-post purposeful leadership and development.

As the mantle of leadership passes to Dr Virginia Nonye Ejezie, expectations remain high that her administrative capacity, inclusive stakeholder engagement, and strategic vision would further consolidate the gains already made and propel the institution toward greater academic distinction and eventual university status.

Professor Theresa Obumnene Okoli departs office amidst widespread commendation and institutional goodwill, leaving behind a legacy that will remain etched in the history of the College for years to come.

Report by Sam Otti
College Public Relations Officer

Dr Ejezie assumes office as 5th Substantive Provost

By Emeka Onwudinjo

Prof. Theresa Okoli on Monday, May 18, 2026 formally handed over to Dr. Virginia Ejezie, as the 5th Substantive Provost of the Federal College of Education (Technical) Umunze, Anambra State. Okoli, who was appointed Provost on May 17, 2018, had successfully completed her eight-year tenure.

The official handover ceremony was held at the Provost’s Office, Main Campus and witnessed by principal officers of the College, staff, and well wishers who gathered to celebrate the historic occasion.

Speaking during the ceremony, Prof. Theresa Okoli expressed gratitude to God and appreciated members of staff and the entire College community for the cooperation and support she enjoyed throughout her tenure as Provost.

She noted that the progress recorded during her administration was made possible through collective commitment, dedication, and teamwork.

Prof. Okoli congratulated Dr. Virginia Ejezie on her emergence as the 5th Substantive Provost and expressed confidence in her capacity to sustain and advance the vision and mission of the College. She urged members of staff to extend the same support and cooperation to the new Provost to enable her administration succeed.

She further encouraged the College community to remain committed to excellence, unity, and progress.

In her remarks, Dr. Virginia Ejezie thanked Prof. Theresa Okoli for her service, leadership, and contributions to the growth of the institution.

She described the transition as a call to greater responsibility and pledged to take the College to an enviable height.

Dr. Ejezie assured staff and students of her commitment to inclusive leadership, academic excellence, discipline, and sustainable development within the College.

The ceremony featured the formal signing and transfer of handover documents as well as the symbolic presentation of official files, marking the smooth transition of leadership in the institution.

Some Management staff present at the ceremony include the Deputy Provost, Dr TAK Nzeribe, the Registrar, Dr (Mrs) B.C Nkah, the newly appointed Registrar, Comrade Joachim Eze, the Bursar, Mr Ethelbert Echedo, the incoming Bursar, Mr Emeka Oguegbulu, and the College Librarian, Dr S.A Agada.

Also present were the College Director of Works and Services, Engr Jude Ezemezue, the Chief Security Officer, Chukwuemeka Ijioma, the College Public Relations Officer, Sam Otti, among others.

FCET Umunze gets New Principal Officers

The 8th Governing Council of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze, Anambra State, has approved the appointment of a distinguished academic, Dr. Ejezie Virginia Nonye, as the new Provost of the institution. The Council also appointed Mr. Eze Joachim as Registrar, Mr. Oguegbulu Philip as Bursar, and Mr. Ameh Godfrey Shaibu as Librarian.

The appointments were made following a rigorous screening and interview process conducted by the Governing Council under the leadership of its Chairman, Dr. Gani Azeez. Letters of appointment were issued to the successful candidates on Thursday, May 7, 2026 by the outgoing Registrar/ Secretary to Council Dr (Mrs) Bessie Nkah at the directive of the Council Chairman.

The outgoing Provost, Prof. Theresa Obumneme Okoli, congratulated the newly appointed officers and wished them successful tenures in their respective positions. She also urged members of staff to give their maximum support to the new leadership in order to advance the growth and development of the institution.

The emergence of the new leadership was received with widespread excitement among staff members, who expressed optimism about the future of the College under the new administration.

Profile of the New Provost
Prior to her appointment, Dr. Ejezie Virginia Nonye served as the Congregation Representative of the teaching staff in the 8th Governing Council of the College where she played a central role in policy formulation and institutional governance. Dr. Ejezie joined the services of the College more than three decades ago in 1992 as an Assistant Lecturer and rose through the ranks to become a Chief Lecturer in 2011.

Over the years, Dr. Ejezie has served the institution in several strategic capacities, including Dean, School of Sciences (2015–2016); Director, Academic Planning and Statistics (2010–2012); Coordinator, College Pre-NCE Programme (2009); Acting Dean, School of Sciences (2014–2015); Cognate Dean, School of Agriculture and Home Economics Education (2015–2016); and many times Head, Department of Chemistry Education, among others. She has chaired and served in over forty committees, with over forty academic publications to her name in both national and international journals. Her administrative experience is both extensive and diverse, having served as Vice Chairman of the College chapter of the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU). She has also served as external examiner to institutions and a resource person for the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) during accreditation exercises—demonstrating her deep expertise in quality assurance and academic standards in teacher education.

She attended Girls High School, Ihite, where she obtained her West African School Certificate (WASC). She later earned the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in Biology/Chemistry from the College of Education, Nsugbe (now Nwafor Orizu College of Education), and subsequently obtained a Bachelor of Science Education degree in Chemistry and a Master's in Science Education (Chemistry) from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. She obtained her PhD in Science Education in Chemistry from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
In her quest for diversification, Dr. Ejezie further obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration and a Masters in Business Administration and Management.

She is a member of several professional bodies, including the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN), Association of Women in Colleges of Education (WICE), Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN), Fellow, Institute of Human and Natural Resources, World Council for Curriculum and Instruction, and the National Association for the Advancement of Knowledge, among others. In fact, she has many other laudations to her credit.

Profile of the New Registrar
The newly appointed Registrar, Mr. Eze Joachim, previously served as the Congregation Representative of the non-teaching staff in the 8th Governing Council of the College. Before his appointment, he was Deputy Registrar in charge of the Admissions Unit.

With over 30 years of service in the institution, Mr. Eze joined the College in 1996 as an Administrative Officer and rose through dedication and diligence to the rank of Deputy Registrar. He has served on several committees of the College and maintained an outstanding service record throughout his career.

In recognition of his exemplary performance, he received a commendation award in 2001 as the best staff member in the Students Affairs Unit. He also serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Senior Staff Welfare Association (SSWA), FCE(T) Umunze, a position he has held since 2017.

Mr. Eze attended Abbot Boys Secondary School, Ihiala, Anambra State, where he obtained his Senior Secondary School Certificate in 1987. He later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, in 1992. He also completed a Professional Diploma in Education (PDE) at FCE(T) Umunze in 2016 and obtained a Master of Science degree in Sociology from Imo State University in 2018.

He belongs to several professional organizations, including the Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM), Chartered Institute of Administrators, Association of Nigerian Colleges of Education Professional Administrators (ANCOEPA), Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), and the Institute of Corporate Administrators of Nigeria (ICAN), among others.

Profile of the New Bursar
Before his appointment as Bursar, Mr. Oguegbulu Philip served as Deputy Bursar of the College. He joined the institution in 2003 as an Accountant and rose to the position of Deputy Bursar in 2025.

He obtained a Higher National Diploma in Accountancy from the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, in 1998 and later earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from the University of Calabar in 2000. He also obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, in 2012, a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education from Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) in 2023, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accountancy from Imo State University, Owerri, in 2008.

Mr. Oguegbulu attended the Nigeria College of Accountancy, Jos, where he qualified as a Certified National Accountant (CNA) under the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) in 2022.
He is a member of several professional bodies, including the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), and the Association of Business Educators of Nigeria (ABEN), among others.

Profile of the New Librarian
The new Librarian, Mr. Ameh Godfrey Shaibu, was formerly Chief Librarian at the Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu, Enugu State.
He began his professional career in 1995 as an Assistant Librarian at Arewa House, Centre for Historical Research and Documentation, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU). He later worked with the Kogi State Teaching Service Board between 2004 and 2006 before joining the Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu, as Assistant Librarian in 2006. He rose to the rank of Chief Librarian in 2022.

A native of Akpanya in Kogi State, Mr. Ameh obtained his West African School Certificate from St. Charles College, Ankpa, in 1983. He later earned a Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) from the College of Education, Katsina-Ala, Benue State, in 1989. He proceeded to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Library Science/History in 1994 and later earned a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree in 2017.

He is a member of several professional bodies, including the Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, and the Academic and Research Libraries Section, among others.

FCET Umunze Admits Over 500 Students into Dual Mode Programme

Friday, 24 April 2026 marked a significant academic milestone in the history of Federal College of Education (Technical) Umunze, as the institution formally matriculated over 525 students into its newly approved Dual Mode programme. This development represents the first implementation of the initiative in the College’s 36-year history and signals a strategic transition in its academic mandate.

The Dual Mode framework authorizes eligible Colleges of Education to concurrently award the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and Bachelor’s degrees, thereby broadening access to teacher education and enhancing academic progression pathways. The initiative also positions participating institutions to commence postgraduate programmes, including Master’s degrees, within a stipulated period of five years, subject to regulatory compliance.

The 37th/15th Joint Matriculation Ceremony was a memorable occasion for the Provost, Theresa Obumneme Okoli, as the College community gave thunderous applause in celebration of her meritorious service to the institution.
The ovation that lasted for more than 5 minutes represents her final matriculation in office ahead of the completion of her eight-year tenure in May 2026, a period widely associated with notable advancements in institutional infrastructure and human capital development.

In her address, Professor Okoli described the event as a “defining academic milestone,” emphasizing the merit-based selection process of the pioneer students of the Dual Mode programme. She noted that, following Federal Government approval, the College now operates a diversified academic portfolio comprising NCE, Degree, and Professional Diploma in Education (PDE) programmes.

Reaffirming the institution’s educational philosophy, the Provost underscored the College’s alignment with global human rights frameworks, particularly the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. She reiterated that access to education remains a fundamental right and not a privilege, while reaffirming the College’s commitment to inclusivity and equitable access.

Professor Okoli further commended the Federal Government for the establishment of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund), noting its potential to mitigate financial barriers and reduce student attrition rates. She encouraged students to take advantage of the scheme and urged parents and stakeholders to eschew institutional bias, stressing the parity between degrees awarded by Colleges of Education and those conferred by universities.

The formal administration of the matriculation oath was conducted by the College Registrar, Dr (Mrs) B.C. Nkah. Other principal officers in attendance included the Deputy Provost, Dr T.A.K. Nzeribe; the Bursar, Mr Ethelbert Echedo; and the College Librarian, Dr S.A. Agada.
Also represented at the ceremony was the Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Prof Bond Anyaehie, through the Dean, Faculty of Education, Prof Ebele C. Okigbo. It is noteworthy that prior to the Federal Government’s approval of the Dual Mode system, the College operated its degree programmes in affiliation with the University since 2013.

The successful commencement of the Dual Mode programme underscores the College’s evolving role within Nigeria’s teacher education landscape and reinforces its aspiration toward becoming a centre of academic excellence and a full-fledged Federal University of Technical Education (FUTE).