Tinubu names new provost of Ekiti college of education

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Associate Professor Smart Olugbeko as the substantive Provost of the Federal College of Education, Ilawe-Ekiti, in Ekiti State. The announcement was made by the institution's Governing Council during its 8th Regular Meeting on June 10, 2026.

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The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Governing Council of the Federal College of Education, Ilawe-Ekiti, approved the appointment of Dr Smart Olugbeko as the substantive Provost of the College.

Dr. Khadijah Garba, the Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council, described Olugbeko as a seasoned academic and administrator with over two decades of experience in teaching, research, and educational leadership. The appointment is for a single term of five years, commencing from the date Olugbeko assumes office.

The Governing Council expressed strong confidence in Olugbeko's capacity to provide visionary leadership and enhance the college's standing as a center of excellence in teacher education. Before this appointment, Olugbeko held a Chief Lecturer position on secondment at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Ekiadolor, Edo State, and also served on sabbatical and secondment at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka, Lagos.

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Dr Olugbeko’s appointment is for a single term of five years and takes effect from the date of his assumption of duty.

Olugbeko's academic career began at Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, where he progressed from Lecturer III to Chief Lecturer and Associate Professor. He is noted for significant scholarly contributions, particularly in bilingualism, language policy, and conflict resolution. He has authored numerous publications and received over 40 professional awards. His past roles include serving as President and Zonal Coordinator for the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union, where he influenced policy reforms and secured funding interventions.

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A prolific scholar, Dr Olugbeko has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, textbooks and scholarly contributions in the areas of bilingualism, language policy and conflict resolution.