Tessy Okoli

Theresa Obumneme Okoli is the 4th substantive provost of Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze. On 17 May 2018, she was appointed by the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, to replace the Acting provost of the college, Dr. Cicilia Nonye Ibekwe.[1][2]

Tessy Okoli
4th substantive Provost of Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze
Assumed office
17 May 2018
Preceded byDr. Cicilia N. Ibekwe
Personal details
Born
Theresa Obumneme Okoli
Spouse(s)Dr. H. I. Okoli
Alma mater

Early life and education

Tessy was born to the family of Aniagboso in Okpuifite village, Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area, Anambra State. She started her education at St. Augustine's Primary School, Ogun State and continued at Girls Secondary School, Awgbu, Anambra State, from 1971–1984, where she obtained the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE). She preceded to Anambra State College of Education (now, Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe, Anambra State), where she was the best graduating student from the Department of Agric. Education in 1988. She obtained her B.sc degree in Agric. Education in 1990 from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and also her master's degree in 1995 from the same university. In 2011, she got her Doctorate degree from Enugu State University of Science and Technology.[1]

Career

On 3 March 1992, Tessy started her career with Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze as an assistant lecturer in the department of Agricultural Education, she became a principal lecturer in 2007 and later chief lecturer on 1 October 2011. She served as the Dean, School of Agriculture and Home Economics Education, Dean, Students Affairs, Coordinator, Sandwich Programme, Coordinator, Continuing Education Programme (CEP), Head of Department, Agricultural Education. She is a member of many professional associations, such as Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN), Nigeria Association of Teacher of Technology (NATT), Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Women in Colleges of Education (WICE) and Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM).[1][3] She is the National Secretary of Association of Women in Colleges of Education (WICE).[4] She is also the Chairman, Forum for African Women Educationalist of Nigeria (FAWEN), FCET Umunze Chapter.[5]

Appointment as provost

On 17 May 2018, the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, appointed her as the 4th substantive provost of Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze to replace the Acting provost of the college, Dr. Cicilia Nonye Ibekwe, thus making her the first staff of the college to get to the career peak as Provost.[6][7]

Awards and honours

In 2019, she was honoured with a distinguished labour-friendly award by Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union, (COEASU) [8] and distinguished alumni award by the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.[9] She was conferred with a chieftaincy title, Mma Chinyereugo of Orumba (Jewel from God) by the Orumba Traditional Rulers Council, Anambra State.[10]

References
  1. "FG APPOINTS COLLEGE'S FIRST INTERNAL PROVOST". FCET Umunze. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  2. Adeyeye, Seun (24 May 2019). "President appoints new heads of agencies for Hospital, College of Education". Pulse NG. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
  3. "UNN Honours FCET Umunze Provost for Promoting TVET". THISDAY Newspapers. 24 July 2019. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
  4. Ezenyilimba, Ifeoma (21 August 2019). "Dr Tessy Okoli to ELOVAS Foundation, Thank You for Promoting Women's Betterment". FIDES Media. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
  5. Igberadja, Serumu (27 August 2019). "The TVET Expert of the Week; Dr Tessy Okoli, Nigeria". Lucubrate Magazine. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
  6. Olowolagba, Fikayo (24 May 2019). "Buhari makes new appointments for four federal agencies". Dailypost Newspapers. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
  7. Osazuwa, Job (16 April 2019). "Day Umunze College celebrated first internal provost". The Sun Newspaper. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
  8. "Eight get COEASU labour-friendly awards". The Nation Newspaper. 24 May 2019. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
  9. Eleweke, Titus (26 July 2019). "FCET Umunze provost bags UNN alumni award". Daily Trust. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
  10. "COMMUNITY HONOURS PROVOST FOR ADVOCATING WOMEN EDUCATION". FCET Umunze. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
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