FCE, Ilawe-Ekiti Provost Receives COEASU Visionary Leader Award
FCE, Ilawe-Ekiti Provost Receives COEASU Visionary Leader Award
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The Provost of the Federal College of Education, Ilawe-Ekiti, Dr. Smart Odunayo Olugbeko, has been honoured with the prestigious Visionary Leader Award by the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), South West Zone.
The award was presented on Wednesday, 19th August 2026, during the 2026 COEASU Week Celebrations, in recognition of Dr. Olugbeko’s distinguished service to COEASU, visionary leadership and remarkable contributions to the advancement of teacher education in Nigeria.
Dr. Olugbeko was particularly recognised for his role in the landmark redefinition of the Dual Mode Proposal as the Dual Mandate, an initiative aimed at strengthening teacher education and creating expanded pathways for students within the Nigerian education system.
The honour also acknowledged his unwavering commitment to educational excellence, innovation and institutional development, as well as his dedication to shaping the future of teacher education in Nigeria.
The Federal College of Education, Ilawe-Ekiti, congratulates the Provost on this well-deserved recognition and celebrates his continued contributions to the growth and transformation of the education sector.
Congratulations, Dr. Smart Odunayo Olugbeko, on this distinguished honour!
