Federal College of Education, Iwo is a public institution in Osun State, Nigeria [1] authorized with issuance of National Certificate in Education (NCE) to successful graduating students.[2]
Other name | FCE, IWO |
|---|---|
| Motto | Integrity, Wisdom and optimism |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2020 |
| Provost | Professor Rafiu Adebayo |
| Location | , , Nigeria |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colours | Green |
| Website | Official website |
Governing Council edit
- Liad Tella – Chairman
- Auwal Hassan – Member
- Hajia Amina Tagwai Aji – Member
- Sunday Agholor – Member
- A. A. Adewale – Rep. Fed. Ministry of Education
- L.B. Aremu Rep. NCCE
- R. I. Adebayo – Provost/Member
- M. A. Yusuff Registrar/Secretary
Background edit
Federal College of Education, Iwo was established in 2020 at Iwo, Osun State, by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.[3][4] The college is among the 30 newly established higher institution learning established by the Buhari's administration since assuming power In 2015.[5] The pioneer Provost is Professor Rafiu Adebayo appointed in April 2021.[6]
As part of the take off-plan, the federal government of Nigeria approved NGN 1.3 billion in the 2022 budget allocation to the college.[3] In June 2021, the Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi presented the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O), to the management team on the permanent site of the institution.[7]
principal officers edit
Prof. Rafiu Ibrahim Adebayo, Provost
Mr. Mugsit Aderibigbe Yussuf, Registrar
Dr. Adebayo Lasisi, Bursar
Dr. Mrs Funmi Iyanda, College Librarian
Schools edit
The institution offers several courses under the following schools:
School of Arts and Social Sciences
School of Education
School of Languages
School of Science
School of Vocational Studies
References edit
- ^ "FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION IWO – IWO, OSUN STATE". Retrieved 2022-08-29.
- ^ "Federal College of Education in Osun State - Part 2". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-01-10. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
- ^ a b "Federal College Of Education, Iwo Gets N1.3bn, To Commence Academic Activities Soon - Osun Rep". OsunDefender. 2022-01-06. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
- ^ Murta, Aleem (2020-05-15). "Iwo Gets College of Education". Retrieved 2022-02-28.
- ^ "Despite poor funding, Buhari creates 30 more tertiary institutions". Daily Trust. 2021-10-29. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
- ^ Odunsi, Wale (2021-04-20). "FG appoints Rafiu Adebayo as Federal College of Education, Iwo Provost". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
- ^ "FCE Iwo: Oluwo presents C of O to management team - P.M. News". Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  | This article on a Nigerian institution of higher education is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |