By Charles Pemu 
The Federal College of Education (Technical), Ekiadolor, has signed a key partnership with Retail Development and Investment Company (RDIC), the company behind Iwemi Engine. The goal is simple—digitize the college’s academic content and boost its global visibility.
This agreement, signed on April 4, 2025, allows students and lecturers to publish their research, textbooks, and other academic works online for global access. A major part of the deal includes creating an indexing platform that will make it easy to access any past project or publication with just a click.
Speaking at the event, FCET Provost Dr. Emmanuel Asagha said this partnership is a big step forward for the college. He believes it will improve learning and research, prevent project duplication, and help lecturers earn income through Iwemi’s royalty system.
“Our students and lecturers now have a platform to store and access academic materials anytime, anywhere. It’s a new chapter for us,” Dr. Asagha said. He also promised full support to make the project a success and encouraged everyone to use the opportunity wisely.
The college librarian, Dr. Tony Obaseki, added that the agreement could improve the school’s webometric ranking—a global measure of a school’s digital presence. He noted that FCET aims to become a leader in the education sector, producing highly skilled graduates ready to impact their industries.
RDIC Project Director, Ejimofor Akah, shared his excitement about the partnership. He assured the college of quality service and on-time delivery. Akah explained how iwemiresearch.org, Iwemi’s platform, allows lecturers to publish teaching materials easily, set their own prices, and receive royalty payments within 48 hours, thanks to partnerships with Zenith Bank and Fidelity Bank.
He also mentioned that Iwemi would help FCET scan and digitize all past project works, making them available online and preserving the school’s intellectual property.
With this partnership, FCET Ekiadolor is taking a bold step into academic digitization, making learning and publishing easier, while also opening doors for global academic recognition.