Fidelia Ighrakpata Now Provost of College of Education, Warri
For the first time in the history of College of Education, Warri, a woman emerged as the seventh Provost of the College since its establishment in 1979 no wonder from Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Catholic Church, PTI Efurun where the thanksgiving held to the College of Education field where reception was held, the crowd was unbelievable and incredibly marvelous. Everything was celebration galore for the Ighrakpatas as they rolled out the drums to mark the event.
The traditional ruler of Okpe Kingdom, known as the Orodje of Okpe, a first class traditional ruler was among the first parishioners to take his seat in the church. He was followed by many dignitaries like the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, His Deputy Deputy Speaker, Hon Arthur Akpovwowo, chairman of ALGON in Delta state who is also the chairman of Okpe local government area, Hon Isiah, UPU President General worldwide, Chief Barrister Ese Gam Oweh, Olorogun Chief Fred Majemite, Chief Akpotor Dudu, the President General of Eku and Chief Executive of Ariterix Ranch and Resort amongst others.
The Preacher urged the people to be like the Shulammite Woman. He equally charged the people to live a life of charity and give gratitude or show appreciation at all time.
For Dr. Fidelia Chukwudumebi Ighrakpata, the new Provost of College of Education, Warri, Delta State, her appointment by the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori
On Monday, 11 May 2026 through the State Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Nyerhovwo Tonukari, is memorable in many ways. First, Dr. Fidelia Chukwudumebi Ighrakpata’s appointment is coming 24 years after her late father, Prof. Alfred Unomah served as the college’s 3rd substantive Provost from 1995 to 2002. Second, Dr. Fidelia Ighrakpata is reported to have scored highest in the interview exercise and was recommended by the College Council for the appointment.
Until her appointment, she remains a renowned physicist. She joined College Of Education Warri in 2001 as Lecturer III, and rose to become Chief Lecturer in 2016 at the Department of Physics until he was Head of Department of Physics and later Deputy Provost.
She was at a time the first female Director of Management Information Systems in the history of the College.
She holds B.Sc. Applied Physics,M.Sc. Exploration Geophysics from the University of Benin, PGDE from Delta State University, Abraka and a Ph.D. in Physics/Geophysics from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.
Born to the late Prof. and Mrs. Alfred Unomah of Igbodo, Ika North East Local Government Area, she is married to Hon. Solomon Ighrakpata, the Chief Executive of Delta state Board of Internal Revenue.
Fidelia Ighrakpata, a prolific scholar who has written books/articles in local and international journals is however well prepared for the position given to her. No wonder the Priest prayed for the cooperation of staff. No doubt, God has given Fidelia Ighrakpata every reason to celebrate with her teeming well wishers, friends and family.