Federal College of Education (FCE) Yola is set to host the All Nigeria Colleges of Education (NICEGA) game in Yola.
Briefing journalists on Wednesday in Yola, the Provost of the school, Dr Muhammad Usman Degereji said the biannual competition which was to be held last year could not hold but noted that this year’s edition coincides with the institution’s 50 years anniversary.
He added that the school will also have it’s combined convocation ceremony for it’s graduates from 2011-2023 honor 11 outstanding individuals for their remarkable contributions to education and humanity at its upcoming 50th-anniversary celebration.
The Federal College of Education (FCE) Yola is set to honor 11 outstanding individuals for their remarkable contributions to education and humanity during the 50th-anniversary celebration.
Those to be awarded include late Ahmed Joda, late Ahmadu Ribadu, Professor Jubril Aminu, late Professor Gidado Tahir, Professor Samuel Alaideno, and Professor Peter Lassa, serving deputy Governor of Adamawa state, Professor Kaletawpa George Faruta among others.
These tripartite events, according to the Provost is aimed to enhance students’ welfare, academic excellence, and community service.
The NICEGA games will bring together about 147 colleges of education from across the country, featuring various sporting activities from November 1st to 9th, 2024.
Dejereji added that the college has renovated its sporting arena to ensure the event’s success.
Adding that thousands of students will awarded certificates in the 15th combined convocation ceremony, covering the period between 2011 and 2023.
Other activities include the launch of a book honoring Professor Gidado Tahir, the pioneer provost, and a display of the college’s archives.
The college has allocated N162 million for the events, primarily sourced from well-meaning donors and friends. Degereji allayed fears of any impending hitch, stating that the college has ensured the right infrastructure and enabling environment are in place for the overall success of the games.”
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