The Provost of Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa, Dr. Paul Femi Fashagba, was on Wednesday in Abuja, the nations capital conferred with the ‘Exemplary Public Service Leadership Award 2026’ at the 16th Public Lecture and Award Ceremony organized by Democracy Newsline Newspaper.
The event took place at the Banquet Hall, National Merit House, Maitama, Abuja as part of activities to mark the 27th Anniversary of Uninterrupted Democracy in Nigeria.
According to the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Democracy Newsline Newspaper, Chief Olugbemi Femi, the award recognizes Dr. Fashagba’s outstanding contributions to education, institutional transformation, and public service in Kogi State.
“Dr. Paul Femi Fashagba has demonstrated exemplary leadership in repositioning the Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa,” Chief Femi said. “His commitment to academic excellence, staff welfare, infrastructure development and student empowerment has set a new standard for tertiary institutions in the country.”
Under Dr. Fashagba’s leadership, the college has recorded improvements in accreditation processes, staff training, ICT integration, and community engagement programs aimed at producing quality teachers for Nigeria’s basic and secondary education sector.
The theme of this year’s lecture is “Economic Reform, Democracy and Sustainable Development: The Nigerian Example.” The ceremony will also feature the Induction of distinguished Nigerians into the Good Governance Hall of Fame.
Dr. Fashagba, who was represented at the ceremony dedicated the honour to the State Chief Servant, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, who gave him the privilege to serve the State.
He also expressed appreciation to the Management and Staff as well as students of the College for the cooperation given to him since assuming office.
The Provost thanked the Group for honouring him, saying the Award will spur him to do more in adding value to teaching and learning in the State.
He used the opportunity to charge members of the Forum to support the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for Continuity of their transformational and purposeful leadership.
