College Leadership & Academic Legacy

For over a hundred years, our college has been guided by devoted leaders and visionary educators whose faith, discipline, and leadership shaped generations. Their dedication laid the foundation for an enduring tradition of excellence that continues to inspire our academic and moral strength today

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College Principals

  • Rev. J.B. Hardy (1922–1924)
  • Rev. H.L.O. Williams (1924–1939)
  • Rev. R.S.D. Williams (1939)
  • Rev. W.J. Wood (1939–1953)
  • Rev. Macgarr (1953–1954)
  • Rev. R. Kirkpatrick (1954)
  • W.H. Spray Esq. (1954–1958)
  • O. Onokala Esq. (1958)
  • Rev. E.B. Hall (1959–1964)
  • O. Onokala Esq. (1964–1972)
  • A.O. Anyaoha Esq. (1973–1975)
  • H.C. Ogbonnaya Esq. (1975–1978)
  • I.O. Nwuche Esq. (1978)
  • G.O.O. Uzoechi Esq. (1978–1983)
  • M.E. Onyebuchi Esq. (1983–1984)
  • C.N. Ukanwoke Esq. (1984–1989)
  • D.O.E. Akoma Esq. (1989–1991)
  • O.O. Omekara Esq. (1991–1992)
  • Elechi Uche Esq. (1993–1994)
  • I.O. Ezeala Esq. (1994–1996)
  • N.N. Ogbonnaya Esq. (1996–2000)
  • E.O. Chukwumerije Esq. (2000–2006)
  • C.C. Ndukwe Esq. (2006–2008)
  • M.N. Emezue Esq. (2008–2012)
  • V/Rev. B.E. Okike (2012–2018)
  • V/Rev. Chinwe Daniel (2018–2020)
  • V/Rev. Mba Ikeh (2020–Date)

Senior Principals

  • W.H. Spray Esq. (1958)
  • K. Achinivu Esq. (1958–1959)
  • D.O. Omeoga Esq. (1959–1960)
  • Rev. E.B. Hall (1961–1963)
  • D.O. Opoko Esq. (1964–1966)

Principals – E.T.C.

  • Rev. A.B. Macgarr (1947–1953)
  • K. Achinivu Esq. (1954–1958)
  • D.O. Opoko Esq. (1959–1963)

Principals – H.E.T.C.

  • Rev. W.J. Wood (1947–1952)
  • G.S. Halse Esq. (1953)
  • W.H. Spray Esq. (1954–1955)
  • G.S. Halse Esq. (1956–1957)
  • D.O. Omeoga Esq. (1958–1960)
  • D.A. ClutterBuck Esq. (1961)

Theological Unit

A.W. Hodgetts

Pre-Secondary School Headmasters

  • E.H. LongBottom Esq. (1956)
  • H.W.F. Ashby Esq. (1950)
  • U.U. Okure Esq. (1954)

Teachers

1927

E.O. Ekpo, U. Ibeagi, D. Mba, M. Nwankwo, N. Obonna, A. Okoli

1928

K. Agu, E. Akpan Ndem, B.A. Oji, E.I. Oku, E. Udo

1929

D. Achara, I.U. Akpabio, A. Anya, U. Iroha, N.Y. Jaja, D.U. Organ, N. Okoroafo, B.A. Udo, H. Ugoji

1930

K. Achinivu, U.U. Ekam, R.A. Georgewill, J. Igwe, P. Nkem, O.N. Okung, I. Obineche

1931

R.A. Uduma, U.E. Nkanem, E.A. Udo, O. Ukagha

1932

U.U. Ukabe, E.A. Etim, D.A. Emelike, F.N. Ugwu

1933

J.C. Achara, W. Iteke, W.M. Okezie, D.O. Okorie, M.O. Okorie, E.O. Okpo

Copied & Authenticated by

Sir Chief Henry O.C. Maduka KJW (1964–71), Williams House

UMCOBA National Secretary (1996–1999)

Rich History of 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.