NDU Decides 2025: A New Chapter Begins

NDU Student Hub – In a highly anticipated electoral process that concluded today, November 29, 2025, the Niger Delta University student community has spoken, electing a new set of leaders to steer the affairs of the Student Union Government (SUG) for the coming session.

Meet Your New SUG Executive Council

David Patrick Dauduokumor, former President of the Faculty of Engineering, has been elected as the new SUG President. His victory marks a significant milestone as he brings his proven leadership experience from the engineering faculty to serve the entire student body.

President - David Patrick Dauduokumor

Joining him as Vice President is KUROPAYEFA ILADAEBI DORCAS, who will serve as a key partner in driving the administration's vision forward.

Vice President - Kuropayefa Iladaebi Dorcas

The new administration's cabinet includes:

KOLIFIEZIBE HOWELLS ALBERT – Secretary, responsible for coordinating administrative affairs and ensuring smooth communication across the union.

EJAROMEDOGHENE LUCIA OGHENEVWOKE – Assistant Secretary General, who will support the secretary in managing the union's documentation and correspondence.

Assistant Secretary General - Ejaromedoghene Lucia Oghenevwoke

AYOMIDE ISREAL AMUBIEYA – Treasurer, entrusted with managing the financial resources of the student body.

Treasurer - Ayomide Isreal Amubieya

VICTORY UNUTATA – Financial Secretary, who will work alongside the treasurer to ensure transparency and accountability in financial matters.

Financial Secretary - Victory Unutata

EBIBOKUME EBI FRESH – Public Relations Officer, the voice of the administration and the bridge between the executive and the student community.

Public Relations Officer - Ebibokume Ebi Fresh

Faculty Presidents Bring Fresh Perspectives

One of the standout winners is BEKEKEME TAMARADENYEFA FAVOUR, elected as Director of Socials. Favour previously served as President of the Nursing Faculty, where he famously hosted the highly celebrated Nurses Carnival that became the talk of the campus. His creativity and event management prowess promise an exciting year of social activities ahead.

Director of Socials - Bekekeme Tamaradenyefa Favou

POTENTIAL OGHENERUEMU OCHUKO takes on the role of Director of Sports, tasked with coordinating sporting activities and representing NDU students in inter-university competitions.

Director of Sports - Potential Ogheneruemu Ochuko

TRIUMPH PAUL OGHENERUKEVWE will serve as Director of Welfare, focusing on student wellbeing and addressing welfare concerns across campus.

DESTINY OBERHIRHI OKIEMRO has been elected as Director of Transport, responsible for addressing transportation challenges facing students.

SMART SOMKUME completes the executive team as Provost.

Provost - Smart Somkume

Official Validation and Next Steps

The election results were officially validated on November 29, 2025, with signatures from the Dean of Student Affairs, the Electoral Committee Chairperson (Eleco), and all elected agents confirming the legitimacy of the process.

The document, processed through the university's Freedom Portal, bears the official endorsement of all relevant stakeholders, marking the formal beginning of a new era in student governance at Niger Delta University.

A Message of Congratulations

To President David Patrick Dauduokumor and the entire executive council: Congratulations! 🎉

Your victory is not just a personal achievement but a call to service. The NDU student community has placed their trust in your leadership, believing in your vision and capacity to deliver meaningful change.

As you prepare to assume office, remember that leadership is about service, sacrifice, and staying true to your campaign promises. The students are counting on you to amplify their voices, address their concerns, and create an enabling environment for academic excellence and personal development.

To the Director of Socials, Bekekeme Tamaradenyefa Favour, we look forward to social events that will rival the legendary Nurses Carnival! Your track record speaks for itself, and expectations are high.

Looking Ahead

The coming months will be crucial as the new administration settles in and begins implementing their manifesto. From improving student welfare to organizing engaging social events, from advocating for better facilities to representing students' interests before the university administration – there is much work to be done.

NDU Student Hub will continue to monitor and report on the activities of the new SUG administration, holding them accountable while celebrating their achievements.