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About WICE Nigeria

Women at Work Enhancing Qualitative Teacher Education in Nigeria

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WICE Nigeria

"Women at Work Enhancing Qualitative Teacher Education"
Founded 1986
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Who We Are

The National Association of Women in Colleges of Education (WICE) is a professional body established to promote the welfare, professional development, and academic excellence of women lecturers and educators in Nigeria's Colleges of Education (COEs). Since our founding in 1986, WICE has grown to represent over 5,000 women educators across all six geo-political zones of Nigeria, with more than 120 active chapters.

WICE publishes the Journal of Women in Colleges of Education (JOWICE), organises national conferences, provides welfare support, runs the Miniature WICE programme for female students, and fosters international linkages for its members.

Our Mission

To promote the professional growth, welfare, and academic excellence of women educators in Nigerian Colleges of Education through advocacy, research, and collaboration.

Our Vision

A Nigeria where women educators in Colleges of Education are empowered, celebrated, and at the forefront of quality teacher education and national development.

Official Anthem

WICE Nigeria Anthem

The anthem of the National Association of Women in Colleges of Education

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WICE Anthem
WICE Nigeria · Est. 1986
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Our Objectives

WICE pursues eight core objectives that guide our programmes and activities across Nigeria.

Promote the professional growth of women in Colleges of Education across Nigeria

Publish the academic Journal of Women in Colleges of Education (JOWICE)

Organise national conferences, workshops, and seminars for member development

Provide welfare support, scholarships, and assistance to members in need

Foster international linkages and partnerships with global women educators organisations

Run the Miniature WICE programme for female students in Colleges of Education

Carry out humanitarian services and community outreach in areas of need

Advance technology, ICT skills, and digital literacy among women educators

Governance Structure

WICE operates through a well-defined governance framework that ensures transparency, accountability, and effective leadership at all levels.

NEC

National Executive Council

The supreme executive body responsible for policy decisions and day-to-day administration of WICE at the national level.

AGM

Annual General Meeting

The highest decision-making body where all members meet annually to elect officers, ratify policies, and review activities.

6 Zones

Geo-political Zones

Six zonal coordinators oversee activities across Nigeria's geo-political zones, coordinating chapters and member activities.

Chapters

Chapter Committees

Each College of Education with WICE members forms a chapter led by elected officers responsible for local activities.

BOT

Board of Trustees

Distinguished life members and past presidents who serve as custodians of WICE assets and advise the national leadership.

Convention

National Convention

The biennial national convention brings together all chapters for academic sessions, election of national officers, and cultural activities.

Our Six Geo-political Zones

WICE is structured across Nigeria's six geo-political zones, ensuring representation and activities reach every corner of the country.

NC
North-Central

North-Central Zone

7 states: Benue, FCT, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau
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NE
North-East

North-East Zone

6 states: Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, Yobe
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NW
North-West

North-West Zone

7 states: Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara
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SE
South-East

South-East Zone

5 states: Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo
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SS
South-South

South-South Zone

6 states: Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Rivers
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SW
South-West

South-West Zone

6 states: Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo
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National Executive Officers

Meet the dedicated women leading WICE Nigeria.

National Officers

Dr. Mrs. Magdalene Bisong
National President
President
Dr. Mrs. Magdalene Bisong
Dr. Asabe Comfort Ismaila
Vice President
Dr. Asabe Comfort Ismaila
Dr. Caroline N Igbo-Uchi
National Secretary
Dr. Caroline N Igbo-Uchi
Abi Onyuma Abigail
National Treasurer
Abi Onyuma Abigail
Juliet Ojapah
National Financial Secretary
Juliet Ojapah
Dr. Roseline Olawumi Ololade
National Editor
Dr. Roseline Olawumi Ololade
Dr. Louisa O Unugo
National PRO
Dr. Louisa O Unugo
Dr. Zainab Faruk Yunusa
National Auditor
Dr. Zainab Faruk Yunusa
Dr. Gertrude A Ateb
National Asst. Auditor
Dr. Gertrude A Ateb
Prof. Therasa Obumneme Okoli
Ex-Officio
Prof. Therasa Obumneme Okoli
Dr. Fortune Nseogbon
NCCE Representative
Dr. Fortune Nseogbon

Zonal Coordinators

Dr. Ochuba Nkiruka
South-East Zone
Dr. Ochuba Nkiruka
Dr. Adekemi Dorcas Fadun
South-West Zone
Dr. Adekemi Dorcas Fadun
Dr. Mary Chisara Opara
South-South Zone
Dr. Mary Chisara Opara
Dr. Christiana O. Akor
North-Central Zone
Dr. Christiana O. Akor
Dr. Fati Abba Habib
North-East Zone
Dr. Fati Abba Habib
Zainab Inuwa Adam
North-West Zone
Zainab Inuwa Adam

WICE Programmes

WICE runs impactful programmes that touch lives across education, community service, and technology.

Humanitarian Services

WICE members actively engage in community outreach, orphanage visits, support for widows and the less privileged, and disaster-relief efforts across Nigeria's zones.

  • Orphanage support and visits
  • Widow welfare programmes
  • Scholarship for indigent students
  • Emergency relief fund

Technology & ICT Activities

WICE champions digital literacy for women educators, running ICT workshops, EdTech training, and technology exhibitions at chapter and national levels.

  • ICT skills workshops
  • EdTech adoption training
  • Digital literacy campaigns
  • Tech exhibitions & hackathons

Miniature WICE

The Miniature WICE programme nurtures the next generation of women educators by engaging female students in COEs, providing mentorship, leadership training, and professional exposure.

  • Leadership & mentorship sessions
  • Career guidance workshops
  • Student chapter activities
  • Annual Miniature WICE convention

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