About Me!

Professor Okwelle, Paulinus Chijioke, FABEN, MNAE

Executive Secretary, National Commission for Colleges of Education [NCCE], Abuja.
Professor (Industrial Technology Education), Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

  • Email: okwelle@ncce.gov.ng, okwelle.paulinus@ust.edu.ng
  • Date of Birth: March 26
  • From: Ogbakiri - Ikwerre, Rivers State
  • Nationality: Nigerian
  • Languages Spoken: English, Ikwerre

  • Ph.D., Technical Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, 2011
  • PGD, Electrical Engineering, Rivers State University, 2005
  • M.Ed., Industrial Technical Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka, 1995
  • B.Sc., Technical Education (Electrical/Electronic Technology), RSU, 1987
  • Certified Teacher by Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), 2011

  • Director, Institute of Education, RSU, P.H (2018 – 2021)
  • Head, Department of Vocational and Technology Education, RSU, P.H (2016 - 2018)
  • Head, Department of Science and Technical Education, RSU, P.H (2015 – 2016)
  • Coordinator, Technical Education Studies, CCE (Part-time) programme (2005 – 2015)
  • Coordinator, Faculty Postgraduate Studies programme (2011 – 2015)

  • High Impact Leadership Course, Columbia Business School, Columbia University, New York, United States of America (2024)
  • Leadership Development and Governance in Higher Education, University of Oxford, UK (2022)
  • General Principles of Bottom Hole Pressure Test, Laser Engineering, Nigeria (2000)
  • Production Logging Course, Sondex Training School, UK (1999)
  • Basic Drill Stem Testing Course, Geoservices Nigeria Ltd, Port Harcourt (August 1997)
  • Basic ELS Hydraulics Course, Geoservices Nigeria Ltd, Port Harcourt (April 1997)
  • Well Test 1 Course, Geoservices Nigeria Ltd, Port Harcourt (January 1997)
  • Computer Application and use of special oil and gas analyses software, Geoservices Nigeria Ltd, Port Harcourt (January 1996)

  • Fellow, Institute of Educational Leadership Practitioners of Nigeria (2024 - Present)
  • Member, Nigeria Academy of Education (2022 - Present)
  • Fellow, Association of Business Educators of Nigeria (2022 - Present)
  • Member, International Vocational Education and Training Association (MIVETA)2015 -Date
  • Member, Technical Education Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MTEPAN) 2007 -Date
  • Member, Association of Vocational & Technical Educators of Nigeria (MAVTEN) 1992 - Date
  • Member, Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (MCON) 2003 -Date
  • Certified Teacher by Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (Ref. No. RV/T/00442)

  • Executive Secretary, National Commission for Colleges of Education [NCCE], Abuja, (2021).
  • Professor (Sabbatical) Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, (2019 – 2020).
  • Professor of Industrial Technology Education, Rivers State University, P.H (2018 - Date).
  • Reader (Associate Professor), Rivers State University, P.H (2015 -2018).
  • Senior Lecturer, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, P.H (2008-2015).
  • Lecturer I, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, P.H (2005– 2008).
  • Lecturer II, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, P.H (2002– 2005).
  • Electronic Measurement Specialist, Geoservices Nigeria Limited, P.H (1995 – 2002).
  • Lecturer II, Federal College of Education (Tech.) Asaba, Delta State (1991– 1995).
  • Lecturer III, Federal College of Education (Tech.) Bichi, Kano State (1989 – 1991).
  • Graduate Assistant, Rivers State College of Education, Port Harcourt (1988 – 1989).
  • Pupil Engineer (NYSC), Bakolori Dam, Sokoto-Rima Basin Development Authority, Sokoto State (1987 – 1988).

  • University Representative on External Advisory Committee of a British Council Skills Project (2016 – 2021)
  • University Senate Member (2015 – Date)
  • Faculty Representative in University Senate (2012 – 2015)
  • Member, Faculty of Education Board (2002 - Date)
  • Chairman, Faculty of Education Welfare Committee (2006 – 2019)
  • Faculty of Education Representative in Faculty of Engineering Board (2005 - 2018)
  • Member, Committee on Distance and Open Learning Programme (2018)
  • Faculty /Departmental Teaching Practice Supervisor (2002 – Date)

  • Branch Vice-Chairman, Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) in Geo services Nigeria Ltd. (2001 – 2002)
  • Pastor –In-Charge, The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Dominion Sanctuary Parish (2009 – 2012)
  • Pastor –In-Charge, The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Jesus Embassy Chapel Parish (2012 – Date)

  • Editor –in-Chief, Vocational & Technology Education Journal (2019 to Date)
  • Editorial Board Member, Journal of Niger Delta Studies (2017 to Date)
  • Editorial Board Member, RSU Journal of Education (2015 to Date)
  • Associate Editor, IIARD Journal of Education and Evaluation (2015 to Date)
  • Associate Editor, Journal of Educational Benchmark (2015 to Date)

  • External Examiner for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Department of Industrial Education, Faculty of Vocational & Technical Education, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State (2016 -2022)
  • External Examiner for undergraduate students in the Department of Technical Education, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State (2020 - 2021)
  • External Moderator in Electrical/Electronics Department, Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku, Rivers State (2013 – 2016)

  • Winner, Wellesly A. Dede Prize for the Best Graduating Student in Technical Education, RSUST P.H. 1986/87 Session
  • Winner, Dr. S. J. Cookey Prize for the Best Graduating Student in Technical Education, RSUST, P. H. 1986/87 Session.
  • Lifetime Award in Scholarship 2022; awarded by Our Pride Magazine, Nigeria
  • Doyen of Professional Administration award for exemplary leadership and distinguished contributions towards advancing the frontiers of professional administration in Nigeria and the College of Education sector: awarded by the Association of Nigerian Colleges of Education Professional Administrators (ANCOEPA), August 22, 2023
  • Astute Administrator Award for transformative leadership, managerial excellence and strategic roles in repositioning the College of Education System in Nigeria: awarded by Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), October 4, 2024
  • Champion Award for exemplary partnership and support in advancing early childhood education in Nigeria: awarded by Early Childhood Development Initiative, November, 2024
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