A group of missionaries of the Primitive Methodist Church of Great Britain founded the Uzuakoli Institute (UI) in 1923.
In recent history, the following men have served: Mr. Onokala, Mr. Anyaoha, Mr. Chukwu Ogbonnaya, Mr. Nwauche, Godwin O. O. Uzoechi, Mr C. N. Ukanwoke, Dr. Chukwumereije and Chief Sir Mike Emezue (D O B), who became the Principal of the College from 2008-2012.
Methodist College is located on approximately 93 acres (38 ha) of land in Umuachama Amamba village, Uzuakoli district in Abia State.
Prince Daniel Chiekweiro Onyema, The First Chief Engineer for Eastern Region of Nigeria.
The college anthem was selected from the Methodist Hymn Book No.64 "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty the King of Creations".
The "Castle", a square-shaped block of living quarters, was constructed in 1930 to board 150 students at a time.