PROFESSOR NDIRIKA ENGAGES NOCEN STAFF

On Wednesday, 6th May, 2026, the Provost of Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe (NOCEN), Professor Victor Ifeanyi Obiora Ndirika, held an interactive session with members of staff of the College.

The session was engaging and deeply meaningful. The Provost and staff had an insightful conversation centred on college growth, staff welfare, capacity building, and student education.

In his remarks, Professor Ndirika extended heartfelt gratitude to the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, for giving him the privilege to serve the institution. He stated in his address that his vision is for NOCEN to become an international centre of excellence in education and one of the best colleges of education in the world, through high-quality training and research programmes that will produce highly skilled manpower for national educational development within the next three years.

He outlined key strategies, including:

– Transitioning the college into a full-fledged degree-awarding institution
– Reviewing and modernizing academic curricula to meet global standards
– Strengthening staff capacity through continuous professional development
– Upgrading infrastructure and promoting ICT-driven teaching and learning
– Enhancing research, collaborations, and global visibility
– Establishing strong quality assurance systems
– Promoting transparency, accountability, and zero tolerance for corruption

There was robust interactive dialogue during the question-and-answer session, which helped bridge the gap between the Provost’s vision and staff understanding. The interaction also highlighted complex administrative and bureaucratic bottlenecks, paving the way for greater inclusion, transparency, and trust-building.

In her vote of thanks, Dr. Ifeoma Orakwe commended Professor Ndirika for his passion and commitment to repositioning the College. She expressed confidence that, with the support of staff, he would successfully drive the conversion of NOCEN to a full-fledged university.