Kings College, Lagos

PKC's PROFILE

December 23, 2024 KING'S COLLEGE, LAGOS

PROFILE OF OUR PRINCIPAL MR. AGADA ALI ANDREW PKC25 Mr. Agada Ali Andrew was born on the 25th of March, 1965 to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Agada from Omulonye, Ugboju in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. He started his primary education at L.E.A Primary School Onyagede (FSLC) from 1971-1977. He obtained his secondary school certificate from Emmanuel Secondary School, Ugbokolo from year 1977-1982 and later proceeded to the University of Calabar, Calabar-Cross Rivers State where he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy in 1987. In 2001, he bagged a PDGE Certificate from Benue State University, Makurdi. Shortly after that, still, with an unquenchable thirst for education, he returned to the University of Calabar, Cross- River State where he added another feather to his cap with a Master's Degree in Soil Science. WORKING LIFE He joined the education sector. He got an appointment with the Federal Ministry of Education in 1995 and was posted to Federal Government College, Vandekia. Between 1995 and 1997, he held the post of Senior Boarding House Master (SBHM). In 1997, he was transferred to Federal Government College, Otoibi where he held various posts such as Senior Boarding House Master (SBHM), Head of Department (HOD) of Vocational Studies and the PTA Financial Secretary. He was later transferred to Federal Government Girls' College, Calabar in 2008 where he held the following posts; Head of Department of Vocational Studies and Examination Officer. Later, he was elevated to the post of Vice-Principal Special Duties in the same school. In 2014, he was transferred to Federal Science and Technical College, Uromi where he held the post of Vice-Principal Academics from 2014 to 2017. In 2018, he was transferred to Federal Government College, Gobi. A very hardworking, compassionate, proactive visionary officer, it was a little wonder that this gentleman was found worthy by the Federal Ministry of Education and appointed as the Principal of Federal Government College, Warri in 2018. It was as the Principal of Federal Government College, Warri that the starring, administrative and leadership skills of Mr. Agada Ali Andrew came to bare. In March 2019 when a big vacuum needed to be filled in King's College life. It was indeed not surprising that this dogged, highly unassuming bundle of experience was ear-marked and sent to this citadel of knowledge to fill this vacuum. Consequent upon his arrival at King's College, Lagos, he moved into action. His contributions are already being felt by parents, staff and mostly the students. As principal, Mr. Agada Ali Andrew increased the participation of teachers in extension lessons, night prep, students' college life in general and improved teacher's relationship in particular. He suppressed the rate of extortion and bullying in college. Teaching and learning environment has been enhanced for effective learning. Even the I.C.T Resource Centre is now functional. He has attracted goodwill to the school, most especially from the Federal Ministry of Education, King's College Old Boys' of different sets and Parents and Teachers' Association. Mr. Agada Ali Andrew was also honoured with some awards and prizes. He won the Best Teacher of the Year Award in 2004 at Federal Government College, Otoibi. Best Head of Department Award in 2006 at Federal Government College, Otoibi. Meritorious Award from P.T.A of Federal Government College, Otoibi. Mr. Agada Ali Andrew is married to his beautiful better half, Mrs. Esther .O. Agada and they are blessed with three lovely children. His hobbies are listening to Christian music, playing table tennis and showcasing his football skills. Join me as we officially welcome this great young achiever, a teacher per excellence, a father, a role model, peacemaker, motivator, a great thinker with an excellent personality, PKC 25, Mr. Agada Ali Andrew.

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