ESUT Professor Aguba Emerges NAEAP National President

Professor Chinedu Aguba of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology has emerged as the 11th National President of the Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning.

Aguba, Professor of Educational Management, defeated his challenger, Professor M.S. Dada of the University of Abuja, in a keenly contested election held during the association's 45th annual national conference at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, on Thursday, 8 October 2026. Aguba polled 73 votes against Dada's 42 votes.

The conference was attended by the Vice-Chancellor of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Professor Bashir Garba, as well as scholars, professors, education practitioners, political leaders, heads of parastatals and a representative of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar III.

Established in 1977, NAEAP is a professional body dedicated to advancing educational administration and planning in Nigeria. The association is affiliated with the Commonwealth Council of Educational Administration and Management and partners with the British Educational Leadership, Management and Administration Society.

NAEAP is expected to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2027 in Abuja.

Aguba's emergence adds to his contributions to the education sector. He is a member of the Nigerian Academy of Education, a former Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ESUT branch, and the pioneer Head of the Department of Educational Management at ESUT. He currently serves as Director of the university's Institute of Education.

He succeeds Professor G.G. Kpee of Rivers State, who led the association from 2022 to 2026.