University of Delta Concludes SUG Elections; Stakeholders Applaud Transparent Virtual Process

The University of Delta, Agbor, has successfully held its long-awaited Students’ Union Government (SUG) elections. The exercise, conducted virtually on Saturday, January 31, 2026, has been widely praised by observers and student agents for its transparency and technological efficiency.

The election commenced at 8:00 AM with a streamlined online accreditation process, followed by voting which ran until 2:30 PM. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Stella Chiemeke, alongside the Registrar, Barr. Richmond Omagbemi, and the Bursar, Dr. Sunny Ikeogwu, monitored the proceedings live from the Election Situation Room at the Senate Chamber.

The technical team, led by the Director of ICT, Dr. Bridget Malasowe, ensured the stability of the dedicated voting platform, providing real-time data to the Electoral Committee headed by Dr. Rufus Ijeh.

Representatives from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) monitored the polls. Comrade Eseoghene Ovie Israel, NANS Zone B Director of Action and Mobilization, expressed immense satisfaction with the process, attributing the success to Professor Chiemeke’s "motherly disposition" towards student welfare. He urged the new executives to prioritize dialogue and negotiation over violent unionism.

Similarly, Comrade Otoku Isaiah Zikpo, speaking on behalf of the contestants' agents, adjudged the election as free of manipulation. "The students' will prevailed," he remarked, noting that the platform allowed for a credible choice in an era where many campus elections are marred by irregularities.

Following the conclusion of the polls, Vice-Chancellor Professor Stella Chiemeke announced the winners. Notable successful candidates include:

Vice President: Etuk Idongesit Bassey (506 votes)

Secretary General: Daigbe Joshua (503 votes)

Publicity Secretary: Eneni Kemesuodei Seleipre (650 votes)

Treasurer: Enebeli Peter Ifeanyichukwu (608 votes)

Asst. Secretary General: Onwuka Dumkele Treasure (601 votes)

Auditor: Chukwuemeke Precious Ifeanyi (572 votes)

(Note: Results for the Presidency and specific faculty representatives were also confirmed during the announcement.)

The University Management has congratulated the new student leaders, charging them to be worthy ambassadors of the institution as they begin their tenure.