Federal College of Education, Iwo

Federal College of Education, Iwo is a public institution authorized with issuance of National Certificate in Education (NCE) to successful graduating students.[1]

Background

Federal College of Education, Iwo was established in 2020 at Iwo, Osun State, by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.[2][3] The college is among the 30 newly established higher institution learning established by the Buhari's administration since asming power In 2015.[4] The pioneer Provost is Professor Rafiu Adebayo appointed in April 2021.[5]

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.[2] 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.[6]

The other principal officers include:[6]

Dr. Adebayo Lasisi, Bursar

Mr. Aderibigbe, Registrar

Dr. Mrs Iyanda, College Librarian

Schools

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

Reference
  1. "Federal College of Education in Osun State - Part 2". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-01-10. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  2. "Federal College Of Education, Iwo Gets N1.3bn, To Commence Academic Activities Soon - Osun Rep". OsunDefender. 2022-01-06. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  3. Murta, Aleem (2020-05-15). "Iwo Gets College of Education". Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  4. "Despite poor funding, Buhari creates 30 more tertiary institutions". Daily Trust. 2021-10-29. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  5. Odunsi, Wale (2021-04-20). "FG appoints Rafiu Adebayo as Federal College of Education, Iwo Provost". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  6. "FCE Iwo: Oluwo presents C of O to management team - P.M. News". Retrieved 2022-02-28.


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