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Okoduwa Davidson

Position: Assistant Lecturer
Categories: Arts and Social Sciences
Location: Igueben
Area of Specialization: Primary Education
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree
Current Department: Primary Education Studies (PES)
Sex: Male
I am Okoduwa Davidson, an educator from Esan Central LGA, Edo State, and a lecturer in Primary Education Studies at Edo State College of Education, Abudu Campus. With an N.C.E. and B.A.(Ed) In Primary Education Studies, I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt.
Since 2010, I’ve been dedicated to teaching learners of all ages and actively engaging in professional development through seminars, workshops, and conferences. I am a member of the Early Childhood Association of Nigeria (ECAN), the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), the Association for the Study of Primary Education (ASPE), and the Association of Childhood Educators Nigeria (ACEN). I’ve also published academic articles and co-authored an unpublished book titled “Concepts in School Observation.” Outside work, I enjoy playing table tennis. My passion lies in inspiring learners and contributing to the advancement of education.
Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE)
Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)

Okoduwa Davidson

Assistant Lecturer

Professional Background I am Okoduwa Davidson, an educator from Esan...

OJIEBUN Onemena Gracious

Position: Senior lecturer
Categories: School of Languages
Location: Abudu
Area of Specialization: French language and francophone Caribbean studies
Qualifications : Doctoral Degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., etc.)
Current Department: French department
Sex: Female
TRCN certified

OJIEBUN Onemena Gracious

Senior lecturer

Professional Background TRCN certified

Ohilebo Bolaji Ramon

Position: LECTURER III
Categories: School of Sciences
Location: Igueben
Area of Specialization: PURE AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS
Qualifications: Master’s Degree
Additional Qualification Info: PGDE
Sex: Male
TEACHER REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (TRCN). 2013
REDEEMER UNIVERSITY, EDE, OSUN STATE(ASSISTANT LECTURER). 2005-2007
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE (ASSISTANT LECTURER) 2007-2009.
REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION,(TEACHER/LECTURER) 2013-2015

MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

Ohilebo Bolaji Ramon

LECTURER III

Professional Background TEACHER REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (TRCN). 2013 REDEEMER...

ASEMOTA O. Lauretta

Position: Ag. HOD, Department of General Education
Categories: School of Education
Location: Abudu, Afuze, Igueben
Area of Specialization: Measurement and Evaluation
Qualifications: Master’s Degree
Additional Qualification Info: PhD Measurement and Evaluation (in view)
Sex: Female
General Education

ASEMOTA O. Lauretta

Ag. HOD, Department of General Education

Current Department General Education

Owopetu Isaiah Abiola

Position: Lecturer III
Categories: School of Special Need
Location: Afuze
Area of Specialization : Hearing Impairment
Qualifications : Master’s Degree
Sex: Male

Owopetu A. I graduated from the University of Ibadan, where I did is undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Special Education focusing on Hearing Impairment/Deaf Education and English language.

With over 8 years of working experience, Owopetu has worked with a diverse set of students and individuals ranging from primary school students to university students in different regions of the country, of whom some are deaf/hard of hearing while others are regular students.

Owopetu’s research interest is based on Hearing Impairment, Deaf Education, Language Proficiency, Language Development, and Inclusive Education.

Educating Deaf Children: Becoming an Empowered Teacher. – University of Cape Town
Hearing Loss in Children – University of MichiganAmerican Deaf Culture – University of Houston

Owopetu Isaiah Abiola

Lecturer III

Professional Background Owopetu A. I graduated from the University of...

Dr. Ewansiha Jimoh Celestine

Position: Ag. Deputy Provost/Director of PDE
Categories: Management, School of Sciences
Location: Igueben
Area of Specialization: Analytical and Environmental Chemistry
Qualifications : Doctoral Degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., etc.)
Current Department: Chemistry
Member Chemical Society of Nigeria, and a member of the Chartered Chemists of Nigeria

Dr. Ewansiha Jimoh Celestine

Ag. Deputy Provost/Director of PDE

Member Chemical Society of Nigeria, and a member of the...

Otamere Emmanuel Osarodion

Position: Assistant Lecturer
Categories: Arts and Social Sciences
Location: Abudu
Area of Specialization : Music
Qualifications : Bachelor’s Degree
Additional Qualification Info : M.A in Music Composition in View PDE in View
Current Department : Music Education
Sex: Male
Otamere Osarodion Emmanuel is a Nigerian composer, musicologist, and academic whose work resides at the intersection of African art music, ethnomusicology, and music education. He currently serves as the Acting Head of the Department of Music Education at Edo State College of Education, where he contributes to curriculum design, institutional development, and the training of future music educators.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music (First Class Honours) from Delta State University, Abraka, where he graduated as the best student in both the Department of Music and the Faculty of Arts. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Music at the same institution. His research interests include African indigenous music systems, documentation and preservation of traditional musical forms, the impact of digitalization on music practice in Nigeria, and the use of music as a medium for environmental and social advocacy. His ongoing graduate research project—*“Eco-Music Initiative: Using Music to Drive Climate Awareness and Social Change”*—explores the role of music composition in promoting environmental consciousness within African communities.

Otamere is a recognized member of several professional bodies including the Association of Nigerian Musicologists (ANIM), the Music Students Association of Nigeria (MUSAN), the Society for Music Educators in Nigeria (SOMEN), and various choral and ecclesiastical music organizations. He has presented academic papers at multiple national conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals, including his notable article *“Documenting Ceremonial Folk Songs: A Preliminary Study of Izomo Songs among the Binis”(2020) in the Journal of the Association of Nigerian Musicologists.

As a composer, Otamere has an extensive portfolio of over 40 original works ranging from solo and choral to orchestral compositions, many of which integrate indigenous musical idioms with contemporary forms. His published score *Ancestral Meeting: 3 Dances for the Piano* (Amazon Kindle) exemplifies his creative engagement with traditional African themes. He serves as the Diocesan Music Director of the Anglican Diocese of Benin and the Executive and Artistic Director of the Benin Chorale Society and Philharmonic, Nigeria, where he leads performance and music outreach initiatives.

Through scholarly research, creative output, and community engagement, Otamere Osarodion Emmanuel remains committed to the advancement of music education and African musical heritage in both academic and public spheres.

Otamere Emmanuel Osarodion

Assistant Lecturer

Professional Background Otamere Osarodion Emmanuel is a Nigerian composer, musicologist,...

Aruya Itohan Mercy

Position: Lecturer 1
Categories: School of Languages
Location: Abudu
Area of Specialization: Edo Grammar/Counselling Psychology
Qualifications : Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) Certification
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Current Department : Indigenous Languages (Edo)
Sex: Female

Eng/Edo(NCE), Edo Linguistics (First Degree UNIBEN) , Counseling psychology (Master’s, Uniben), Counseling psychology (PhD in progress)

Aruya Itohan Mercy

Lecturer 1

Eng/Edo(NCE), Edo Linguistics (First Degree UNIBEN) , Counseling psychology (Master’s,...

Aigbiremhon Aizenofe Augustine

Position: SENIOR LECTURER/ HOD
Categories: HOD, School of Sciences
Location: Igueben
Area of Specialization : MATHEMATICS
Qualifications : Doctoral Degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., etc.)
Additional Qualification Info : B.Sc(Ed) Mathematics, PGDCS, MBA, M.Sc.
Current Department : MATHEMATICS
Sex: Male
A professional teacher that have taught at various levels of education, excluding university for now, since 1997 to date.

Aigbiremhon Aizenofe Augustine

SENIOR LECTURER/ HOD

A professional teacher that have taught at various levels of...

Oghosa Rhoda Ayanfe

Position: Lecturer
Categories: School of Special Need
Location: Afuze
Area of Specialization : Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Qualifications : Master’s Degree
Current Department : Special Needs Education
Sex: Female
B.Ed in Special Education/Mathematics, University of Ibadan – 2016

NCE in Business Education/Intellectual Disabilities, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo – 2011

Registered Member, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)

Certificate in Human Resource Management (HRM)

Certificate in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Diploma in Montessori Education

Certificate in Computer Appreciation

Certificate in Data Analysis

Oghosa Rhoda Ayanfe

Lecturer

Additional Qualification Info B.Ed in Special Education/Mathematics, University of Ibadan...

Osawaru George Florence Ngozi

Position: Principal Lecturer
Categories: School of Languages
Location: Abudu
Area of Specialization: Language Education
Qualifications: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., etc.)
Current Department : English ( Remedial Unit)
Sex: Female
PhD( Language Education)
Master’s in Curriculum Studies ( Language)
Bachelor of Arts and Education (B.A.ED) English
West African School Certificate
First School Leaving Certificate

Osawaru George Florence Ngozi

Principal Lecturer

Professional Background PhD( Language Education) Master’s in Curriculum Studies (...

Ojiebun Onemena Gracious

Position: Senior lecturer
Email: graciousojiebun@edocoe.edu.ng
Categories: School of Languages
Location: Abudu, Afuze, Igueben
Area of Specialization: Francophone Caribbean studies and comparative literature
Qualifications: Doctoral Degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., etc.)
Sex: Female
Current Department: French
Dr. Of francophone Caribbean studies and comparative literature with publications in both local and international journals

Ojiebun Onemena Gracious

Senior lecturer

Dr. Of francophone Caribbean studies and comparative literature with publications...