PROF. SILAS E. OMEBE
NCE (Alvan), B.Ed.; M.Ed; Ph.D (Nig)
Professor Silas Omebe was born in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi state in August 5th, 1960. He attended:
- St. kevins Primary School , Amaezu, Ishielu Local Government Area
- Community Secondary School, Ezillo
- Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka where he obtained a doctorate Degree (Ph.D) in Guidance & Counselling in 1996.
Professor Omebe has been a lecturer in:
- College of Education, Eha-Amufu (1989 – 1990) immediately after his graduation in 1988
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology (1991 – 1998) where he rose to the rank of senior Lecturer
- Ebonyi State University (1998 – 2010) before he was appointed Provost of the State College of Education, Ikwo.
Member of Professional Associations
- Member Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON)
- Member Curriculum Organization of Nigeria
- Member Nigerian Society of Education Psychologists
- Member Nigerian Academy of Education, etc.
Administrative Positions in the University
- Member University Ceremonial Committee
- Member University Library Board
- Faculty of Education Representative in Post Graduate Board
- Chairman Senate Curriculum Committee
- Member Ebonyi State Education review Committee
- Member University Governing Council representing Senate
- Member Appointment and Promotions Committee of Council
- Member Governing Council Tenders Board
- Member NUC Accreditation Team
Professor Omebe became an Associate Professor in 2001 and full Professor in 2004
- The first Professor of Education in the whole of Ebonyi state
- Has been a Head, department of Educational Foundation (2000 – 2003)
- Dean Faculty of Education, Ebonyi State University (2004 – 2006)
- Dean Faculty of Education (2009 – 2010) when he was appointed Provost Ebonyi State College of Education, Ikwo
- Has published extensively at Local and International levels
- Has written many books both in Educational Psychology and Guidance and Counselling
- Has supervised and graduated not less than 10 Doctorate Degree and more than 15 Masters students
- Has attended so many conferences both locally and outside the shores of Nigeria
- He is an external examiner to various institutions and has served as external assessor for professorial cadre for many universities
- Prof is married to Dr (Mrs.) C. A. Omebe, a lecturer in science Education, Ebonyi State University and the marriage is blessed with children.