TINUBU APPOINTS SMART OLUGBEKO AS PROVOST OF FCE ILAWE-EKITI
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By: Sunmola Ganiyat
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Associate Professor Smart Olugbeko as the substantive Provost of the Federal College of Education, Ilawe-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
The appointment was confirmed by the Governing Council of the institution during its 8th regular meeting held on June 10, 2026.
In a statement issued in Ado-Ekiti on Wednesday, the Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council, Dr Khadijah Garba, described Olugbeko as an experienced academic and administrator with over 20 years of teaching, research, and leadership experience in the education sector.
She stated that the appointment is for a single five-year term, effective from the date he assumes office.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Governing Council of the Federal College of Education, Ilawe-Ekiti, has approved the appointment of Dr Smart Olugbeko as the substantive Provost of the College,” she said.
She added that his tenure would run for five years from the date of assumption of duty.
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The Governing Council expressed confidence in his ability to provide visionary leadership and strengthen the institution’s standing as a centre of excellence in teacher education.
Before his appointment, Olugbeko served as Chief Lecturer on secondment at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Ekiadolor, Edo State, and also undertook sabbatical and secondment roles at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka, Lagos.
He began his academic career at Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo (now Adeyemi Federal University of Education), where he rose through the ranks from Lecturer III to Chief Lecturer and Associate Professor.
According to the statement, Olugbeko has contributed significantly to academic scholarship, particularly in bilingualism, language policy, and conflict resolution, with numerous peer-reviewed publications and textbooks to his credit.
The council noted that he has received over 40 awards and honours from academic bodies, student organisations, and community groups in recognition of his contributions to education and national development.
It also highlighted his leadership roles within the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union, where he served as President and Zonal Coordinator, contributing to policy reforms and negotiations, including the implementation of the dual mandate curriculum.
The statement further noted his involvement in securing funding through TETFund and attracting grants from organisations such as UNESCO and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).
Olugbeko is also recognised as a resource person for the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) and the National Universities Commission (NUC).
The Governing Council congratulated him on his appointment and pledged support for his administration in advancing the institution’s growth and mandate.
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