BREAKING ‼️ NAPS Enugu Holds Historic First SLC Convention, Elects Gabriel Edeh as Chairman

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), Enugu State Chapter, has elected its pioneer State Liaising Council (SLC) Executive Council following a historic convention held on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Enugu State College of Education (Technical), ESCET.

The convention brought together student leaders and representatives from various tertiary institutions across Enugu State and the South-East, marking what stakeholders described as a significant milestone in the development of NAPS leadership and representation in the state.

Among those in attendance were Students' Union Government (SUG) Presidents and student leaders from member institutions, including Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu State Polytechnic (ESPOLY), ESCET, Federal College of Cooperative and related institutions, ESCOTECH, Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu, Federal Polytechnic, Oho­doh, School of Social Work, Emene, among others.

The convention also attracted national and zonal representatives of student bodies, including leaders from NAPS, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), and the National Association of University Students (NAUS).

New NAPS Enugu SLC Executives

Following the electoral process, the following student leaders emerged as members of the pioneer State Liaising Council:

• Comr. Gabriel C. Edeh — Chairman
• Dist. Sen. Femi Okpara — Secretary General
• Rt. Comr. Egbe Silas Chukwuma — Assistant Secretary General
• Comr. Ndu Favour Nkemdirim — Vice Chairman
• Comr. Udeh Excel Obinna — Director of Socials & Public Relations
• Comr. Ejee Moses Kalu — Director of Sports
• Comr. Arinze Tochi Precious — Director of Gender Affairs
• Comr. Chinagwa Favour Chinedu — Treasurer
• Comr. Chiamaka — Director of Entrepreneurship
• Comr. Ogbodo Henry T. — Chief Security Officer (CSO)
• Comr. Anthony Chukwuemeka — Welfare Officer

The emergence of the new executive council formally establishes the first NAPS SLC leadership structure in Enugu State, with the new administration expected to represent the interests of polytechnic students and strengthen coordination among student leaders across the state.

Speaking through the convention proceedings, stakeholders emphasized the importance of responsible student leadership, unity among institutions, and effective representation of the interests and welfare of students.

The convention also provided an avenue for student leaders from different institutions to network, deliberate on issues affecting students, and strengthen collaboration among the various student leadership structures.

With the successful conclusion of the convention, attention now shifts to the new executive council and its expected programmes, policies, and initiatives for polytechnic students across Enugu State.

The newly elected executives have been congratulated by students and stakeholders, with expectations that the pioneer administration will lay a strong foundation for subsequent NAPS SLC administrations in the state.

Congratulations to the pioneer NAPS Enugu State SLC Executive Council.

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