Federal College of Education, Iwo
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 |
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]
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.
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