


NOCEN Provost Bags Best Provost (State), South East Colleges of Education Award
The Provost of Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe, Dr. Justina Anyadiegwu, has been honored with the prestigious Best Provost (State), South East Colleges of Education Award by the Association of Public Relations Officers. The award presentation took place on Monday, September 1st, 2025 at the Ukeje Hall NCCE, Abuja; at the COPRECEON 28th Anniversary.
The recognition celebrates Dr. Anyadiegwu’s visionary leadership, her commitment to educational innovation, and her role in driving the ongoing digital, administrative and structural transformation at NOCEN.
In her acceptance speech, the Provost dedicated the award to the Executive Governor of Anambra State, His Excellency, *Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo* , whose bold and transformative policies: visionary thinking, deep passion and commitment to education have continued to shape reforms in the College.
She further dedicated the award to the Governing Council, Management, staff, and students of NOCEN, describing them as the true backbone of the College’s successes.
“This award is not about me, but about us all,” Dr. Anyadiegwu remarked. “From the Governor’s vision to the management’s support, from the staff’s dedication to the resilience of our students, this recognition belongs to the NOCEN family.”
The award underscores NOCEN’s growing reputation as a center of excellence in teacher education, innovation, and digital transformation in the South East.
Other recepients are the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Colleges of Education, Prof Paulinus Okwelle ( Excellent Leadership Award); Prof Josephine Anene Okeakwa (Best Provost, South South); Dr Sule Mandi, Provost, College of Education, Zuba ( Best Provost, North Central) among others.
Benny Egbunonu mnipr
College PRO
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admin1
Nice one !!!