The Provost of the Federal College of Education, Okene, Dr. Ibrahim Mosimabale, has emerged as the Secretary of the Committee of Federal Provosts (COFEP).
Dr. Mosimabale was elected on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the end of the committee’s meeting held at the UBEC Event Centre, Abuja, during which a new set of executives was chosen to manage the affairs of the body.
His emergence as Secretary places him at the heart of the committee’s administrative machinery, a development that has been warmly received within the FCE Okene community.
In the new leadership lineup, Dr. Bashir Sabo Abubakar of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi, emerged as Chairman, while Dr. Smart Olugbeko of the Federal College of Education, Ilawe, was elected Vice Chairman.
Others are Dr. Richard Otubaku of the Federal College of Education, Obudu, who will serve as Treasurer, and Dr. Yusuf A. Ogwuzebe of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Keana, who emerged as Financial Secretary.
Commenting on the outcome, the FCE Okene community described Dr. Mosimabale’s election as a well-deserved honour, expressing confidence in his capacity to discharge his duties effectively.
“Our provost emerged as Secretary of the Committee of Federal Provosts. Congratulations to our amiable provost. We wish you success in your tenure. Amen,” the statement read.
The Committee of Federal Provosts serves as an umbrella body for heads of federal colleges of education in Nigeria, providing a platform for policy dialogue, peer review, and the advancement of teacher education in the country.
The new executives are expected to address key issues affecting the sector, including funding, infrastructure, and staff welfare.
Alao Adamadamosi Sunday writes from Lokoja
