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Ephraim Aluebhosele

Position: Chairman Governing Council
Phone: 09152148190
Email: sluebhosele.e@edocoe.edu.ng
Categories: Governing Council

Ephraim Aluebhosele is a distinguished leader with over three decades of experience spanning public service, private enterprise, and institutional governance. As Chairman of the Governing Council of Edo State College of Education, Igueben, he brings a wealth of strategic insight, policy expertise, and stakeholder engagement to the advancement of educational excellence in Edo State.

Educational Background

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), Management Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA), Classics University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Career Highlights

  • Public Sector Leadership
    • Former Member, Edo State House of Assembly (Igueben Constituency)
    • Advocate for educational reform, community development, and inclusive governance
  • Private Sector Leadership
    • Chief Executive Officer, Vacant Hours Limited
    • Chief Executive Officer, QN Seles
    • Proven track record in corporate strategy, organizational growth, and operational excellence

Core Competencies

  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Public Policy & Legislative Affairs
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Consensus Building
  • Corporate Communications & Governance

Ephraim Aluebhosele

Chairman Governing Council

Ephraim Aluebhosele is a distinguished leader with over three decades...

Dr. Victoria Oare Okojie

Position: Provost And Member
Categories: Governing Council

Dr. Victoria Okojie is a renowned Nigerian librarian, academician, and administrator. She’s the pioneer Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria, a federal government agency. Okojie has also served as President of the Nigerian Library Association and Chair of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Africa Section. ¹ ² ³

Her impressive career spans over four decades, with notable positions at the University of Ibadan, the British Council, and the University of Abuja. Okojie holds a Ph.D. in Library and Information Science from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and has received numerous awards, including Fellow of the Nigerian Library Association and UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning.

Dr. Victoria Oare Okojie

Provost And Member

Dr. Victoria Okojie is a renowned Nigerian librarian, academician, and...

Osaretin Osaze

Position: Registrar And Secretary To Governing Council
Categories: Governing Council

Osaretin Osaze

Registrar And Secretary To Governing Council

Odion, Zeniath Isimekhai

Position: Member
Email: ozisimekhai@edocoe.edu.ng
Categories: Governing Council

Odion Zeniath Isimekhai is a highly respected public administrator and estate management professional with decades of experience in government service and private consultancy. As a member of the Governing Council of Edo State College of Education, she brings deep expertise in organizational leadership, property valuation, and institutional development.

Career Experience

  • Public Sector Service
    • Retired Head of Local Government Administration Edo State Unified Local Government Service
    • Extensive experience in public administration, community development, and intergovernmental coordination
  • Professional Affiliations
    • Fellow, Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV)
    • Registered Estate Surveyor and Valuer
    • Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)
  • Private Sector Leadership
    • Managing Partner, Zeenat Isimekhai Consulting A firm specializing in estate surveying, valuation, and property advisory services

Educational Background

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS)
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Estate Management

Academic Institutions Attended

  • University of Benin, Benin City
  • Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi

Odion, Zeniath Isimekhai

Member

Odion Zeniath Isimekhai is a highly respected public administrator and...

Godwin Ebatamehi Eigbe

Position: Member
Phone: 08164542069
Email: godwin.eigbe@edocoe.edu.ng
Categories: Governing Council

Godwin Ebatamehi Eigbe is a dynamic media professional and public servant with a rich background in legislative support, broadcast journalism, and academic instruction. As a member of the Governing Council of Edo State College of Education, he contributes a unique blend of communication expertise, policy insight, and educational advocacy.

Career Experience

  • Public Service
    • Senior Special Assistant to the Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA)
    • Member, Edo State House of Assembly Service Commission
    • Legislative liaison and policy advisor with a focus on education and youth development
  • Media & Communications
    • News Editor / Head of News and Current Affairs, SPEED FM
    • Editor, Executive Travels Nigeria Magazine, Calabar
    • Extensive experience in editorial leadership, broadcast programming, and public affairs reporting
  • Academic Engagement
    • Lecturer, Institute of Opencast Mining and Technology, Benin City
    • Passionate about mentoring students and promoting vocational education

Educational Background

  • Master of Education (M.Ed) in Guidance and Counselling
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) in Guidance and Counselling
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Mass Communication
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mass Communication

Academic Institutions Attended

  • Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
  • University of Calabar, Calabar
  • Gregory University, Uturu
  • Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi

Godwin Ebatamehi Eigbe

Member

Godwin Ebatamehi Eigbe is a dynamic media professional and public...

Victor Uwuigbe

Position: Member
Phone: 08034991971
Email: vuwuigbe@gmail.com
Categories: Governing Council

Victor Uwuigbe is a dedicated public administrator with over two decades of experience in local governance, strategic communication, and community development. As a member of the Governing Council of Edo State College of Education, Igueben, he brings a wealth of grassroots leadership and institutional knowledge to the advancement of educational policy and regional engagement.

Career Experience

  • Senior Special Assistant to the Edo State Government — 2020
  • Secretary, Ovia South-West Local Government Council — 2007 to 2010
  • Supervisor for Works, Ovia South-West Local Government Council — 2004 to 2007
  • Press Secretary to the Chairman, Ovia South-West Local Government Council — 2000 to 2002

Educational Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Local Government Management — 2011
  • Nigeria Certificate in Education (N.C.E.), Business Education — 1987
  • Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) — 1983
  • First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) — 1978

Academic Institutions Attended

  • University of Benin, Benin City — 2011
  • College of Education, Ekiadolor — 1987
  • Ehor Grammar School — 1983
  • Ozolua Primary School — 1978

Victor Uwuigbe

Member

Victor Uwuigbe is a dedicated public administrator with over two...

Dr. Sadoh Omo-Osa Abasi

Position: Staff
Categories: Administrative, Management
Location: Abudu, Afuze, Igueben

Dr. Sadoh Omo-Osa Abasi

Staff

Dr. Christian Iyafekhe

Position: Staff
Categories: Bursary, Management

Dr. Christian Iyafekhe

Staff

Ezomo Aihie Joy

Position: Head of Department
Email: joyaihieezomo@gmail.com
Categories: Arts and Social Sciences
Location: Abudu, Igueben
Qualifications: Master’s Degree
Sex: Female
Current Department: Political Science

Ezomo Aihie Joy

Head of Department

Additional Qualification Info Master’s in History; Master’s in Public Administration

Ogbebor Jehu

Position: Instructor
Email: ogbebor.j@edocoe.edu.ng
Categories: Vocational and Technical Education
Location: Igueben
Area of Specialization : Technical Education (Mechanical Technology)
Qualifications : Master’s Degree
Current Department : Technical Education
Sex: Female
Ogbebor Jehu is an instructor in technical education at Edo State College of Education, Edo State, Nigeria. He trained in technical education at the University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria, with specialization in mechanical technology. He has worked in various career service posts in Edo State, Nigeria. He is currently a Ph.D student in technical education at the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria. Contact: +2348078925474. ogbebor.j@edocoe.edu.ng

TRCN Registered

Ogbebor Jehu

Instructor

Professional Background Ogbebor Jehu is an instructor in technical education...

Aruya Itohan Mercy

Position: Ag. Director Career Service Centre
Email: itohanaruya@edocoe.edu.ng
Categories: School of Languages
Location: Abudu
Area of Specialization : Edo Linguistics/Counselling
Qualifications : Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) Certification
Current Department : Indigenous Languages
Sex: Female
Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) Certification

Aruya Itohan Mercy

Ag. Director Career Service Centre

Qualifications Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) Certification

OSAWARU G.F. Ngozi

Position: Acting Director Remedial unit
Email: ngoziosawaru@edocoe.edu.ng
Categories: School of Languages
Location: Abudu
Area of Specialization: Language Education
Qualifications : Doctoral Degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., etc.)
Current Department : English
Sex: Female
Lecturer, defunct College of Education,Ekiadolor
From 1st March 1999- 1st October 2016
Last position held (Principal Lecturer)
Lecturer Edo State College of Education, Abudu Campus. Principal Lecturer 1st July 2024
Position: Principal Lecturer

OSAWARU G.F. Ngozi

Acting Director Remedial unit

Professional Background Lecturer, defunct College of Education,Ekiadolor From 1st March...