09/09/2026
SUG COMMISSIONS FREE Wi-Fi PROJECT FOR STUDENTS OF FCE OBUDU, HONOURS COLLEGE MANAGEMENT
The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the Federal College of Education Obudu has commissioned a free Wi-Fi project designed to provide students with improved access to internet connectivity and digital learning resources within the College.
The commissioning ceremony, held today at the Theatre Arts Hall of the College, brought together members of the College Management, staff, student leaders and students to celebrate what was described as a significant step towards strengthening digital access and enhancing the students’ academic experience.
The initiative, spearheaded by the SUG leadership under the President, Comrade Aniah Jeremiah Unimke, is expected to provide students with easier and more affordable access to online educational materials, research resources, communication platforms and other digital services essential to modern learning.
In his remarks, the SUG President, Comrade Aniah Jeremiah Unimke, expressed gratitude to Almighty God for the grace, wisdom and support he enjoyed throughout his tenure as President of the Students’ Union Government.
He particularly appreciated the Provost of the College, Dr. Richard Ugbaha Utubaku, for his support and commitment to the welfare and development of the students.
The SUG President noted that the Wi-Fi project was conceived as part of efforts by the students’ leadership to contribute meaningfully to the development of the College and provide a practical solution to one of the challenges confronting students in an increasingly digital academic environment.
He expressed appreciation to members of the College Management, staff and students for their support and cooperation, stressing that the success recorded by the SUG was made possible through collective efforts and a peaceful relationship between the students’ leadership and the College authorities.
Representing the Provost, Dr. Richard Ugbaha Utubaku, at the occasion, the Deputy Provost Academics, Dr. Ezekiel Oji, acknowledged the efforts of the SUG in initiating the project and commended the student leadership for demonstrating a sense of responsibility and commitment to the development of the College.
Dr. Oji observed that the College had continued to enjoy stability and a peaceful academic environment, noting that there had been no recent cases of students’ unrest.
He attributed the prevailing peace in the College to the cooperation between the College Management and the students, as well as the responsible leadership demonstrated by the SUG.
The Deputy Provost Academics emphasized the importance of maintaining the existing atmosphere of peace, dialogue and mutual understanding, stressing that a stable academic environment was essential for effective teaching, learning and development of the College.
He further encouraged the students to make responsible use of the newly commissioned Wi-Fi facility and other resources provided by the College and the Students’ Union Government.
The commissioning of the free Wi-Fi project was the major highlight of the ceremony. The project represents an important addition to the College’s growing digital infrastructure and is expected to support students in accessing online academic materials, conducting research, communicating with their lecturers and keeping abreast of developments within and outside the academic community.
Beyond academic research, the facility is also expected to expose students to opportunities available through the digital space, while reducing some of the financial burden associated with purchasing mobile data for academic activities.
Another major highlight of the occasion was the presentation of awards to distinguished members of the College community in recognition of their contributions, support and service to the College and its students.
Among those honoured were the Provost of the College, Dr. Richard Ugbaha Utubaku; Deputy Provost Academics, Dr. Ezekiel Oji; Deputy Provost Administration, Dr. Godwin Tsua; Registrar, Dr. Evans Osakwe Ijenya; Director of Academic Planning, Dr. Joseph Fatoba; and Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Ignatius Ingwu.
Also recognised were Dr. Regina Agogo, Director, Degree Programmes; Dr. Irem Igri; Dr. Joseph Ukashia; Mr. Nick Agba, Director, ICT; and Dr. Ajang David.
The awards were presented as an expression of appreciation for the recipients’ various contributions to the growth of the College and their support for the students and the Students’ Union Government.
The event also provided an opportunity for the SUG leadership to reflect on its tenure and the progress made in promoting students’ welfare, peaceful coexistence and constructive engagement with the College authorities.
The commissioning of the free Wi-Fi facility therefore marks another milestone in the relationship between the Students’ Union Government and the College Management, while reinforcing the importance of student participation in the development of the College.
With the project now commissioned, students of the Federal College of Education Obudu are expected to benefit from improved internet access as the College continues to embrace technology and digital solutions in support of teaching, learning, research and student development.
The ceremony ended on a celebratory note, with members of the College community applauding the SUG leadership for the initiative and expressing optimism that the facility would be sustained and expanded to reach more students across the College.