About Methodist College Uzuakoli
Founded in 1923, Methodist College Uzuakoli (UZUMECO) stands as a beacon of discipline, character, and academic excellence shaping generations of leaders with strong moral foundations and intellectual distinction.
Rich History of Methodist College Uzuakoli
The Rev W. Christie and the Rev G. Hanney of the Primitive Methodist Missionary society, accompanied by the Rev W. Collins of the United Free Church, made a reconnaissance of Bende from Ikot Ekpene in 1909. The Reverend Fredric William Dodds took over from Reverend Christie in 1910. Teachers were sent to teach the converts. These teachers doubled as both preachers on Sunday services and teachers for pupils on weekdays. These boys could not go far as there were no qualified teachers at the time. Rev Dodds took some boys in Ibo land namely, Ndubueze Ogbonna of Uzuakoli, Oji Iheukwumere of Uzuakoli, JAN Okereke of Ndoro and Chima Nwana of Arondizuogu to the Methodist Boys School at Oron, to continue their education.
It was soon discovered that many Ibo boys were in Oron. They had to travel on foot from their various locations to Bende and go on to join boats that will take them to Oron. The church began to think. It became a topical issue in the various Eastern District Synods of the Methodist church to build a school for Ibo boys situated in the Ibo heartland. The railway line from Port Harcourt passed through Uzuakoli in 1915 and soon trains bustled across Uzuakoli from Port Harcourt to Enugu. Uzuakoli was decided to be the site for Ibo Boys Institute. Rev. Banham was placed to be in charge of the buildings.
A Philosophy of Serenity and Purpose
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence
Mission to Ignite Talents and Potentials
To rekindle through sound and balanced education, the god-given potentials, and talents in our children while impacting in them moral rectitude, academic excellence, accountability, self-respect, self-confidence, respect for god and man, restoring the whole human dignity.
Vision to Shape Morally Upright Leaders
We shall be tools in the hand of the great potter to mold children who will stand tall anywhere in the world as examples of morals, integrity, and personal solid achievement
Conducive Learning Environment
At UZUMECO, we recognize that the majority of the things that one learns in life happen not just in the classroom but also in different spaces and areas in life. Thus, having a conducive learning environment that encourages our kids to enjoy the whole process of knowing new things is important to us, as schools are considered to be a student’s second home since they spend a huge chunk of their daily life in it.
Excellent WAEC Results
We appreciate our teachers and students who continuously work hard to achieve these excellent results and hope to continue raising the bar and making the best out of every child as the college boasts of more than six distinctions from 90 percent of its students that participates in the WAEC examination.
Distinguished Old Boys (DOBs)
The school has a large number of distinguished old boys. A great many have gone on to make significant contributions in a wide variety of fields and some have even become famous!
Uzuakoli Methodist College Hymn
Uzuakoli Methodist College Hymn
MHB 64
1: PRAISE to the Lord,
the Almighty, the King of creation;
O my soul, praise Him,
for He is thy health and salvation;
All ye who hear,
Brother and sisters draw near,
Praise Him in glad adoration.
2: Praise to the Lord,
who doth prosper thy work and defend thee;
Surely His goodness
and mercy here daily attend thee:
Ponder anew
What the Almighty can do,
If with His love He befriend thee.
3: Praise to the Lord, who, when
tempests their warfare are waging,
Who, when the elements madly
around thee are raging,
Biddeth them cease,
Turneth their fury to peace,
Whirlwinds and waters assuaging.
4: Praise to the Lord, who when
darkness of sin is abounding,
Who, when the godless do triumph,
all virtue confounding,
Sheddeth His light, Chaseth the horrors of night,
Saints with His mercy surrounding.
5: Praise to the Lord
O let all that is in me adore Him!
All that hath life and breath,
Come now with praises before Him!
Let the Amen
Sound from His people again:
Gladly for aye we adore Him. Amen.
Rooted in Uzuakoli: Our Proud Host Community
Known for its rich cultural heritage, warmth, and deep spiritual history, Uzuakoli provides an environment that complements our mission of nurturing disciplined, morally upright, and academically sound students.