Nwafor Orizu College of Education

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Nwafor Orizu College of Education
Established1976
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Nsugbe
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Anambra State
,
Website https://nocen.edu.ng/nocen/about-us/

Nwafor Orizu College of Education is located in Anambra state, Nigeria and was founded in 1976. It is formerly known as the College of Education Nsugbe. It was named after the Second Senate President of Nigeria, Abyssinia Akweke Nwafor Orizu. [1]

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On July 12, 2018, a bill was sponsored by Dr Tony Nwoye for the upgrade of the college of education to Federal University of Education. [2]

Dr. Ego Uzoezie had served as the provost of the institution from 2014 -2017. [3] The founding provost of the institution was Professor Felix Ndu while the current Provost of the College of Education (from March 14, 2018) is Dr. Ifeyinwa Osegbo. [4] [5]

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References

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  2. "8th NASS Leaves An educational legacy in Nsugbe". Vanguard News. 2019-06-07. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
  3. "How Obiano Transformed Nwafor Orizu College Of Education – Provost". Heartbeat Of The East. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  4. "NOCEN Celebrates 40th Anniversary At Nsugbe, Anambra East Council Area". Heartbeat Of The East. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  5. NewsProbe (2021-12-02). "Nwafor Orizu College Of Education Still Open To External Aggression —- Provost". NewsProbe. Retrieved 2024-01-20.

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