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Federal College of Education, Ofeme, Ohuhu, Umuahia to participate in Abia Sports Fiesta

_Mmaduka Mercy Akunna_

Sports has been described as a veritable tool through which lives can be transformed, create employment and build bridges of unity.

Chairman Abia State tertiary education sports fiesta Dr Emeka Eyiazu, stated this at the Federal College of Education Ofeme, when they brought the sports "Torch of Unity" to the institution.

Dr Eyiazu, said that Governor Alex Chioma Otti (OFR), apart from transforming Abia State infrastructuraly, pays special attention to sports, "the governor believes that a lot of talents abound in the state and can be harnessed through properly organized sports fiesta. The governor takes this event seriously, hence all tertiary institutions, privately owned, State and Federal institutions in Abia are invited" he said.

Speaking further the Abia State Director of sports represented by his deputy Basil Udeh,
said that the visit was to sensitize the institution about the Abia State Tertiary Institutions Sports Fiesta and align it with Governor Otti’s visions and policies “The Sports Fiesta aims to promote healthy competition, teamwork, and showcase talents that could represent Abia and Nigeria in future competitions.” he said

The Provost Dr Titus Sunday Ezeme ably represented by the College Librarian, Mr. Bulus Damian, welcomed the team from the Council. He appreciated them for recognizing the College despite being relatively new, describing it as an honour. “This Torch of Unity is going to light the paths of our athletes and be a lamp on their feet as they partake in the Sports Fiesta,” he stated.

The College Librarian, stressed that the Federal College of Education Ofeme Ohuhu takes sporting activities seriously, "to know how serious we are, our sports Director is a young man, we have purchased both out door and indoor sports equipments and have continually encouraged sporting activities within and outside the institution". He stressed.

The visit is a sign of recognition that has fostered growth at Federal College of Education, Ofeme, Ohuhu, Umuahia.

This sports fiesta they say will encourage sportsmanship and grassroots development as well as a vital medium for harnessing young talents, as sports remain integral to youth development.

The event will start from November 25th and end on 29th November, 2025.

NASU Chairman Abia State Chapter and his delegations pays the Provost of the Federal College of Education a courtesy visit.

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The Chairman of the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), Abia Chapter, Dr. Wisdom Ibebuike, in a statement during a courtesy visit to the Provost Federal College of Education Ofeme Ohuhu stated that "The visit marks an important engagement between the Union, the College’s leadership and her staff members" he stated.

‎Dr. Wisdom further stated that "the visit is primarily to seek the Provost’s consent and to strengthen cooperation" he mentioned. He assured the Provost that "the Union would consistently engage him and keep him involved in all relevant matters".

The Chairman appreciated the provost for the warm reception and commended him for what his doing in the College. "I pray for a mutual and symbiotic relationship that is going to be beneficial to both the staff members and the Union" he stressed.
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‎The Provost Dr Titus Sunday Ezeme who warmly welcomed the NASU team, openly acknowledged his background as a devoted unionist, crediting unionism for much of his career progression.

The Provost took the opportunity to request a copy of the union’s constitution and a clear outline of its Modus Operandi "This is to ensure proper alignment and functionality within the College" he stressed

‎The visit successfully laid a strong foundation for union establishment and collaboration with the college’s management and her staff, promising enhanced staff welfare and institutional development.

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Federal College of Education Ofeme Sparks Local Development, Earns Praise from Emmanuel Breads

The Provost of the Federal College of Education (FCE) Ofeme, Dr Titus Sunday Ezeme, and his management team have been hailed as catalysts for progress and pivotal agents of development in the Ofeme community, Abia State.

This commendation came from the Managing Director of Emmanuel Breads, Pastor Emma Ikeh, during a courtesy visit to the college management. Represented by the company’s General Manager, Mr Chibuisi Promise, Pastor Ikeh lauded Dr Ezeme’s visionary leadership, noting that the establishment and growth of the college had significantly transformed the socio-economic landscape of Ofeme.

According to Mr Promise, the idea to establish the Emmanuel Breads factory in Ofeme was inspired by the college’s rapid expansion and the resultant rise in population within the community. He noted that while several institutions were approved around the same period, the Federal College of Education Ofeme had distinguished itself through remarkable progress.

“We understand that other institutions were approved at the same time, but this college has far outpaced its contemporaries. That would not have been possible without the diligence, persistence and hard work of your management team,” he stated. “We believe that with the growing school population, our bread factory will thrive.”

Mr Promise further expressed gratitude on behalf of the host community and Ofeme indigenes in the diaspora for the college’s contribution to local development. “We know how difficult it was at the beginning, and even now. What gladdens our hearts is that you never gave up despite all challenges. We in the diaspora will always support you in any way possible,” he pledged.

In his response, Dr Ezeme, speaking on behalf of the college’s management, thanked the Emmanuel Breads team for their recognition and encouragement. He described their success as a product of perseverance and collective commitment to the vision of building a model institution.

“When we began, we asked ourselves how we would overcome the many hurdles before us. Today, to the glory of God, our efforts have begun to bear fruit,” the Provost said. “We are confident that more development will follow.”

The visit underscores how educational institutions can serve as engines of local development, attracting investment and fostering community growth. The partnership between FCE Ofeme and Emmanuel Breads illustrates the positive ripple effects of education-led transformation on small business development, employment, and social cohesion within rural communities.

Those present at the meeting included the College Bursar, Mr Amaobi Chikereze Ononogbu; the Librarian, Mr Bulus Caleb Damen; and representatives of Emmanuel Breads, Mr Chibuisi Promise and Mr Innocent Emedom.

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FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION OFEME OHUHU HOLDS HER FIRST EXAMINATION

Dr. Titus Sunday Ezeme, the Provost of the Federal College of Education, Ofeme has described the maiden examination of the institution as a historic milestone in the college development.

Addressing students of the institution ahead of the college's maiden examination which started on Tuesday October 28, 2025, the Provost emphasized the college's strict policy on examination malpractices, warning that "anyone caught will face the consequences of his or her actions".

Dr. Ezeme stressed the need for students to be punctual and adhere strictly to examination guidelines, cautioning that lateness would not be tolerated.

He encouraged students to approach the examinations with diligence, honesty, and a spirit of excellence.

The Provost expressed confidence that the students would conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the institution's commitment to high academic standards and moral values.

By emphasizing discipline, punctuality, and integrity, Dr. Ezeme is setting a strong foundation for a culture of academic excellence in the Federal College of Education Ofeme Ohuhu.

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FCE Ofeme Provost Greets Nigerians on Independence, New Month

The Provost of the Federal College of Education (FCE) Ofeme, Ohuhu Umuahia, Dr. Titus Sunday Ezeme, has extended warm felicitations to Nigerians as the country marks its 65th Independence anniversary.

Dr. Ezeme, in his goodwill message on behalf of the management of the institution, urged citizens to reflect on the journey so far and renew their commitment to building a stronger and united nation.

He noted that Nigeria’s independence remains a symbol of resilience and collective strength, reminding the people of the sacrifices made to secure freedom and sovereignty.

“As we celebrate this milestone, let us unite in hope, strength, and determination for a brighter tomorrow,” the Provost said, calling for unity and patriotism across all divides.

Dr. Ezeme also used the occasion to welcome staff, students, and Nigerians into the new month, describing it as another opportunity to embrace peace, progress, and shared prosperity.

He wished everyone a joyful Independence Day and a blessed new month, praying for continued stability and development in the country.

Nigeria needs 1.2 million teachers — FEDCOLE Ofeme chairman

The biggest crisis in the education sector in Nigeria is lack of teachers, with dire need of over 1.2 m teachers needed for the sector to be adequately staffed.

The Chairman, Governing Council, Federal College of Education, Ofeme-Ohuhu in Umuahia North LGA, Hajjia Rabia Hussain Adamu disclosed this on Friday on the occasion of the maiden matriculation ceremony of the college, stating, “the biggest crisis point in Nigeria is the teacher crisis. We have a gap of about 1.2 million teachers. We need 1.2 million teachers minimum for Nigerian classes to be adequately provided for”.

According to her, “the ratio that we have is supposed to be 1 to 25, one teacher to 25 pupils. But there are schools in this country where you have one teacher to 300, one teacher to 400, one teacher to 500. I would like to believe that the interest that you have shown in coming to a college of education is to become a teacher”.

Taking a critical look of the departmentmental spread of the 160 matriculants, Hajjia Adamu regretted, “a hundred and sixty students are matriculating today. Across all the subject areas, I have noticed that there is a lot of people, a lot of interest in business, education sector, followed by political science, social studies. From my mental calculation, I think there are about 44 people wanting to study business.

“About 20 in social sciences, sociology, social work, social studies rather, and then there are about 15 in political science or thereabout. This is very good, but as a teacher and as a player in the education team, in the education sector, as a team leader of some sort in any activity that relates to education in Nigeria, I think that this admission profile is saying a lot. Nigeria is at the threshold of a crisis in the education sector, and we all know that”.

Addressing the matriculants, she warned, “I know many people would not agree with me, even most of you there. So you go for a business education, I hope I will not come back after five years and find you in the markets, not in my classrooms. I hope I will not come back in three or five years and find you in customs, immigration, and so on and so forth.

“This is what is happening to the teaching profession. So please, my message to you all today, please, we need teachers. If there are no teachers, there is no future. And if there is no future, who will teach your children? Who will teach your grandchildren? Who will provide the leaders of tomorrow? The teachers make the presidents. The teachers make the engineers. They make the architects, the doctors, the lawyers, and everybody else.

“So if you all run away from teaching, there is going to be a bigger crisis. So please, I would like to call upon you all matriculating students, to ensure that you remain within this profession. I promise you, Nigeria will not disappoint you. And I believe that your reward is not only in heaven. Your reward definitely, you deserve it here on earth. I don’t know whether I can make a promise, but I want to believe the work that the provost and his team will be doing here will ensure that we keep engaging the critical stakeholders, the critical providers, to make sure teaching is once more restored. So we are having problems not only in general classrooms, but in the rural areas especially we don’t have teachers.

She stated that Nigeria is thinking towards moving forward and thinking of giving teachers the requisite recognition through a policy called the National Teacher Education Policy, explaining, “that policy is talking about how to make teachers’ salaries, welfare, at the forefront of the government of the day, especially. So a lot of reforms are coming. And the reforms are supposed to make sure that the teaching profession is restored to its previous glorious days.

“So I know that most of you will be going to the rural areas, but I am appealing to you to consider going to rural areas because that is where the work is. We need to do that. We cannot continue to have zero access to education in the rural areas. But we find a lot of the NCEE graduates preferring to teach in the urban areas and also in secondary schools. That is why the quality of education in this country is getting worse and worse and worse every day. You find that the unqualified teachers are the ones teaching the foundation years. Foundation schools are very important. And that brings my mind to another issue that I noticed in the profile of the graduating students today.

“Primary education is the bedrock of the education sector. I’d like to see more people coming into the PAS department, the Primary Education Studies department, to provide quality teachers for the primary education sector. I know that you’re also teaching in the junior secondary school sector, but the most important foundational stage is the primary school. This is the way to go in Nigeria if we want to change the education profile of this country”.

In her speech, the state Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Professor Uche Eme-Uche, represented by her Permanent Secretary, Barr Chinyere Okeziem-Nwoko explained, “teacher education, is the backbone of any progressive society. As aspiring educators, you are not just pursuing a career you are embracing a calling. You are being prepared to become leaders in classrooms, mentors in communities, and role models in our society.

“In Abia State, our education loving Governor Dr Alex Chioma Otti, recognizes the vital role that Colleges of Education play in the training of qualified teachers. This is why the State through Ministry of Tertiary Education continues to work closely with our institutions to improve infrastructure, revise curriculum to meet contemporary needs, enhance research capacity, and ensure the overall quality of teacher training. The world is changing rapidly, and the classrooms of today are not the same as those of yesterday. As future teachers, you must be equipped not only to teach but also to inspire creativity resilience, and innovation among your future students”.

Earlier in his speech, the Provost of the school, Dr. Titus Ezeme informed, “the College has been allocated a take-off grant by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND). We also look forward, with optimism, to further interventions from TETFUND and other relevant agencies, which will help consolidate the infrastructural foundation of our young institution.

While highlighting federal government interventions in the institution, the construction of a 74-room female hostel, the Provost called for assistance over modern lecture theatres and academic staff blocks, building complexes, a reliable generating set and solar lighting system, construction of the college access road and internal roads, modern administrative block, modern library complex, ICT building, college clinic, perimeter fencing and operational and utility vehicles.

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Federal College of Education Ofeme Holds Historic Maiden Matriculation

The Federal College of Education, Ofeme-Ohuhu in Umuahia North Local Government Area, Abia State, has officially admitted its pioneer students during a maiden matriculation ceremony held on Friday, September 26, 2025. The event marked a milestone for the institution, community, and Abia State at large.

Speaking on behalf of the Abia State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Professor Uche Eme-Uche, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Barrister Chinyere Okeziem-Nwoko, congratulated the 160 matriculating students and described their admission as a call to service and responsibility. She urged them to embrace discipline, technology, creativity, and integrity as they prepare for careers in teaching.

Professor Eme-Uche acknowledged the efforts of Governor Alex Otti in supporting the institution since its establishment. She assured the students and management that the state government remains committed to ensuring the College thrives, particularly by strengthening infrastructure and modernizing the curriculum to produce competent teachers for national development.

The Chairman of the Governing Board, Hajia Rabia Hussain Adamu, highlighted Nigeria’s urgent teacher deficit, estimated at 1.2 million, stressing that the pioneer students must remain committed to teaching to bridge the gap. She called on them to consider working in rural areas where the shortage is most severe, warning that neglecting the teaching profession could worsen the country’s education crisis.

Provost of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze, Anambra State, Professor T. O. Okoli, in his goodwill message, described the ceremony as historic. He commended the Federal Government and Abia State for their foresight in establishing the college, noting that the pioneer students are “torchbearers” whose academic journey will shape the institution’s legacy.

In his address, the pioneer Provost of the College, Dr. Titus Sunday Ezeme, traced the institution’s journey from its establishment in 2023 to its present milestone. He praised the community’s support and acknowledged philanthropists who awarded scholarships to indigent students, particularly medical practitioners in the diaspora who sponsored over 50 students. Dr. Ezeme also announced ongoing infrastructure projects, including a 74-room female hostel funded by the Federal Government through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).

He appealed to corporate bodies, philanthropists, and public-spirited Nigerians to partner with government in building critical facilities such as lecture theatres, laboratories, hostels, libraries, and access roads. According to him, the success of the College depends on joint efforts to provide an enabling environment for teaching, learning, and research.

The maiden matriculation of the Federal College of Education, Ofeme-Ohuhu, not only marks the beginning of academic life for 160 pioneer students but also symbolizes progress in expanding access to teacher education in Nigeria. Against the backdrop of a severe national teacher shortage, the College is positioned to play a critical role in producing competent educators and strengthening the foundation of the country’s education system.

The ceremony was attended by representatives of the Federal Ministry of Education, the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Abia State officials, traditional rulers, community leaders, and other stakeholders.