Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe Matriculation Ceremony

Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe, in affiliation with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, held its 29th and 45th Matriculation Ceremony on Friday, 15th May 2026.

The ceremony commenced with the opening prayer offered by Reverend Fr. Dr. Henry Eke.

The Provost of Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe, Prof. Ndirika, delivered a welcome address. He congratulated the newly admitted students and urged them to shun cultism and all forms of social vices, while making optimal use of the learning facilities in the College.

Thereafter, Prof. G.C. Nji, Dean of Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka, read the Vice-Chancellor’s address. The Vice-Chancellor congratulated the matriculants and charged them to uphold discipline, reject all forms of misconduct, and take full advantage of the academic opportunities available to them.

Mrs. Nkem Mgbemene, who represented the Registrar of the University of Nigeria Nsukka, administered the Oath of Allegiance on the Degree matriculants. Afterwards, Prof. K.O. Usman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), University of Nigeria Nsukka, who represented the Vice-Chancellor, formally admitted the Degree students into the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Similarly, the Acting Registrar of NOCEN, Mrs. Edith Nwoye, administered the Oath of Allegiance on the NCE matriculants. The Provost, Prof. Ndirika, then formally admitted the NCE students into Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe.

The occasion was further enriched with a special musical rendition by the Music Department and a beautiful cultural dance performance by the Igbo Department.

The ceremony concluded with the closing prayer offered by Revd. Canon Christian Chidiebele Ifeonu.

This significant milestone officially welcomed the fresh students into the academic communities of both institutions. The College and the University extend heartfelt congratulations to all the 29th and 45th matriculants. We wish them a disciplined, productive, and successful academic journey filled with excellence and outstanding accomplishments.

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