FCE Yola to honour Ribadu, Joda, Gidado eight others at 50th anniversary
The Federal College of Education (FCE) Yola has concluded arrangements to honour 11 personalities for their immense contributions to humanity and education during the forthcoming tripartite events to mark its 50th anniversary.
The provost of the college, Dr Muhammad Usman Degereji who made the disclosure during a press conference noted that the tripartite events include; 15th convocation ceremony, 50th anniversary celebration and the Nigeria Colleges of Education Games Association (NICEGA).
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Degereji said the events will boost students’ welfare, academic excellence and enhance community service.
He noted that a number of posthumous awards will be given to distinguished personalities for their meritorious services to the motherland.
The award recipients include late Ahmed Joda, late Ahmadu Ribadu, Professor Jubril Aminu, late Professor Gidado Tahir, Professor Samuel Alaideno and Professor Peter Lassa.
Other recipients include, late Musa Waziri, Madam Asia Mamman, Maikano Tafida late Alhaji Iya Abbas and professor Kaletapwa Farauta.
Degereji disclosed that adequate modalities have been put in place to ensure the success of NICEGA games which will be attended by no fewer than 20 colleges of education around the federation who will participate in various sporting activities adding that the games will come to an end on November 9th, 2024.
He said the school sporting arena has been rejuvenated to ensure the success of the event which will kick off on Friday 1st Nov, 2024.
The provost added that thousands of students are expected to participate in the 15th combined convocation ceremony which will cover the period between 2011 to 2023 which will hold on Saturday.
He added that other activities slated to mark the tripartite event include the launch of a book in honour of Professor Gidado Tahir, the pioneer provost of the college as well as display of the college archives to showcase its deep roots and history.
Degereji added that about N162m is budgeted for the tripartite event adding that the fund was majorly sourced from well meaning donors and friends of the college.
He allayed fears of any impending hitch as he said the college has ensured that the right infrastructure and enabling environment has been put in place to ensure the overall success of the games.
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