🏛️ Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR

A Visionary Visitor Championing the Transformation of Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe

When history is written, the name Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, will stand tall as the Visitor who redefined leadership and gave life to the dreams of a rising generation at Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe (NOCEN).

More than a ceremonial figure, Governor Soludo has proven himself to be a hands-on leader, a reformer, and a champion of academic excellence. His tenure as Visitor has brought a wave of unprecedented transformation to the College, touching lives, revamping infrastructure, and restoring dignity to the staff and students alike.

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💼 Putting Staff Welfare First: Salary Arrears Cleared and Morale Restored

Upon assumption of office, Governor Soludo inherited a College plagued by backlogs of unpaid salaries and a demoralized workforce. With characteristic boldness and empathy, he took swift action:

✅ Cleared all salary arrears, restoring dignity and stability to staff.

✅ Increased salary from 90% to 100%, bringing long-awaited relief.

✅ Reinstated regular monthly payments and prioritized staff engagement.

These deliberate interventions rekindled morale, fostered loyalty, and reestablished confidence in government’s commitment to the teaching profession.

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🧾 Accreditation Secured with Direct Government Support

A defining moment came when NOCEN faced the rigors of the NCCE accreditation process. Rather than leave the institution to struggle:

✅ Governor Soludo released funds directly to the College, covering logistics, equipment upgrades, and academic resources.

✅ The result was a 100% accreditation success across key programmes.

This strategic backing not only safeguarded the College’s academic standing but also renewed public confidence in the quality of its training.

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🎓 Free WAEC for Demonstration School Students

Believing that no child should be left behind due to poverty, Governor Soludo:

✅ Paid the WAEC fees for all final-year students of the College Demonstration Secondary School.

This intervention relieved families, promoted educational equality, and gave every student the chance to dream, compete, and succeed—regardless of background.

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🏗️ A New Face for NOCEN: Infrastructure Renewal in Motion

Governor Soludo has launched an ambitious infrastructure master plan for the College, signaling a new era of growth. Key highlights include:

✅ Ongoing construction of a gigantic, befitting new entrance gate.

✅ Ongoing construction of all internal campus roads, improving access and mobility.

✅ Renovation of all dilapidated buildings, including hostels, lecture halls, and administrative blocks.

✅ Construction of a modern, multi-purpose auditorium for academic and cultural events.

✅ Ongoing construction of a mega commercial mall on campus to generate revenue and create jobs.

This is not just renewal—it’s reinvention. The College is fast becoming a beacon of modernity and purpose-driven development.

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🛡️ Safe, Green, and Beautiful: Campus Security & Environment Enhanced

During his historic visit—the first by a sitting Governor in many years—Prof. Soludo left more than words. He gave actionable directives that are already taking shape:

✅ Determination of boundary to enhance security.

✅ Campus-wide sanitation and beautification, in line with the Anambra “Clean and Green” Agenda.

✅ A planned boulevard with landscaped gardens, promising a serene and world-class academic atmosphere.

With these improvements, NOCEN is becoming a safe haven for learning, innovation, and human development.

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🏅 Conclusion: A Visitor Like No Other

Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, has shown what is possible when leadership meets vision. As Visitor to NOCEN, he has done more than anyone could have imagined in so short a time.

He restored hope to workers.

He revitalized infrastructure.

He secured the future of students.

He repositioned the College for excellence.

At Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe, we proudly celebrate and honor our Visitor. His legacy is already written—not in speeches, but in structures, systems, and the lives he has touched.

> “We will remember this era not only for what was said, but for what was done.” — NOCEN Community