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From Felix Ikem, Nsukka
The outgoing Provost of the Federal College of Education (FCE), Eha-Amufu, Enugu State, Prof Pauline Ikwuegbu, has attributed the successes recorded during her administration to teamwork, collective sacrifice, shared vision and divine grace, stressing that no individual could have transformed the institution single-handedly.
Ikwuegbu stated this during a press briefing to mark the commencement of activities heralding the end of her tenure as Provost of the institution.
According to her, the remarkable achievements recorded over the past eight years were made possible through effective collaboration with the institution’s Governing Council, management team, staff and students, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), development partners, host communities and security agencies.
She particularly acknowledged the significant contributions of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to the infrastructural and human capital development witnessed in the College during her administration.
“I knew that a day like this would come because whatever has a beginning must certainly have an end. I assumed office as Provost of FCE, Eha-Amufu in July 2018, and I am bowing out in July 2026.
“I am happy that I am leaving behind verifiable legacies. This is my last press briefing in this College as Provost, and it provides an opportunity to reflect on a journey of service, vision, resilience and collective commitment towards building a stronger and more competitive Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu. I can confidently say that I have done my best to strengthen the institution in various capacities.
“We made remarkable progress in infrastructure development and human capacity building. Today, each of the five schools in the College has its own building and a Degree Directorate. New hostels were either constructed or renovated, asphalt roads were built, and solar power systems installed.
“In the area of human capacity development, we established a magnificent Entrepreneurship Centre where students acquire vocational and creative skills. In addition, a good number of our academic staff have obtained doctoral and master’s degrees, while others are currently pursuing higher qualifications,” she said.
Describing leadership as a continuum, Prof. Ikwuegbu expressed satisfaction and optimism as she prepares to hand over the mantle of leadership to her successor, noting that institutions make sustainable progress when successive administrations build on existing foundations rather than starting afresh.
She urged her successor to sustain the culture of transparency, innovation, accountability, staff development and infrastructural expansion that characterised her administration.
Prof. Ikwuegbu also expressed gratitude to the Federal Ministry of Education, the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), the College Governing Council, College Management, staff and students, TETFund, and all individuals and organisations that supported her administration throughout her eight-year tenure.
