FCT-COE ZUBA HONOURS FORMER REGISTRAR, DR. GRACE TYODEN NANBAM, AT RETIREMENT SEND-FORTH

By: Ramatu Jijitar

The FCT College of Education, Zuba (FCT-COE), Abuja, has honoured its former Registrar, Dr. Grace Tyoden Nanbam, for her dedication, professionalism, and significant contributions to the development of the institution.

The Provost, Dr. Sule Mundi, who joined the retirement send-forth ceremony held on 22nd October 2026 via a live telephone call, commended Dr. Nanbam for her dedication to duty, integrity, and commitment to the College. He described her as a dedicated administrator whose contributions had positively impacted the institution.

Representing the Provost at the ceremony, the Deputy Provost (Administration), Dr. Mrs. Adegbemisola Olotu, congratulated the celebrant and wished her well in retirement.

The Deputy Provost (Academics), Dr. Habib Babajo, also commended Dr. Nanbam for introducing administrative practices that contributed to improving the operations of the College.

The Registrar, Hajiya Zainab Suleiman Itakure, said the ceremony was organised to celebrate Dr. Nanbam’s selfless service and valuable contributions to the College. She also presented a gift to the celebrant, who served as Registrar from 2016 to 2022.

Similarly, the Bursar, Mr. Joseph Iyako, described Dr. Nanbam as an intelligent and dedicated administrator who made significant contributions to staff development and institutional progress.

In her response, Dr. Nanbam expressed appreciation to the Management Team, led by Dr. Sule Mundi, for organising the ceremony in her honour. She urged members of the College community to continue to promote unity, teamwork, and commitment to the development of the institution.

She disclosed that she was posted to the College in 1996, a year before its establishment in 1997.

In his closing remarks, the Deputy Registrar, General Services, and Chairman of the Organising Committee, Mr. Yusuf Braimoh, thanked the Provost and the Management Team for their support towards the success of the ceremony.

Dignitaries at the ceremony included the Acting Librarian, Hajiya Sa’adatu Ladi Sanusi, who was represented by Dr. Anthonia Okafor; the Director of Works, Alhaji Abdulkadir Abdullahi Aliyu; the Director of Public Relations, Hajiya Ramatu Musa Jijitar; Deans; Deputy Directors; Deputy Registrars; and other members of the College community.