A Strategic Appointment that Brings Experience, Global Exposure, Women-focused Advocacy and Institutional Leadership to the Governing Council of ESCET.
Enugu Media Village (EMV), the Most Updated Online News Platform | September 7, 2026.
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has appointed Dr. Chiesonu Iziga-Eruchalu to the Governing Council of the Enugu State College of Education and Technology (ESCET), in another strategic move aimed at strengthening leadership, accountability and institutional development across the state’s education sector.
The appointment represents what many see as a higher call to service for Dr. Iziga-Eruchalu, a globally exposed professional, public health consultant, researcher, administrator, entrepreneur, humanitarian and social-change advocate whose career has cut across professional, community and international platforms.
Beyond her professional credentials, Dr. Iziga-Eruchalu has distinguished herself through advocacy for women, youth and children, as well as her commitment to education and inclusive development. She is also the Convener of the Every Child Deserves Education Initiative (ECDEI), an advocacy platform focused on expanding educational opportunities for children.
Her new responsibility comes at a time when the Mbah administration continues to place education, human-capital development and institutional transformation at the centre of its development agenda.
Dr. Iziga-Eruchalu’s international engagements have also continued to project Enugu beyond Nigeria. In May 2026, she represented Nigeria at the 12th Africa Investment and Trade Forum (AFIC12) in Algiers, where she participated in discussions on women empowerment, inclusion, investment and economic development. She used the platform to highlight Enugu State’s approach to women’s participation in governance and economic advancement.
Her appointment to the ESCET Governing Council therefore brings to the institution a blend of academic interest, administrative experience, advocacy, entrepreneurship and international exposure.
Interestingly, Dr. Chiesonu also serves as the Director of grassroots Sensitization of Enugu Media Village, a role that places her at the intersection of digital communication, public engagement and strategic mobilization in Enugu Media Village vision.
That experience in digital engagement is particularly relevant in an era where institutions increasingly depend on effective communication and technology to connect with students, staff, stakeholders and the wider public.
The ESCET Governing Council appointment is consequently more than a new position; it is another opportunity for Dr. Iziga-Eruchalu to deploy her experience toward strengthening an institution expected to contribute to the development of skilled manpower for Enugu State and beyond.
Governor Mbah’s decision to entrust her with the responsibility also reflects the administration’s broader emphasis on bringing competent professionals and individuals with demonstrable capacity into strategic positions.
For Dr. Iziga-Eruchalu, the new assignment adds another important chapter to a growing record of public service and community leadership. As a former National Vice President of the Ohaneze Youth Council and an advocate for women and children, she has built a public profile around leadership, inclusion and social development.
The appointment is expected to further strengthen the Governing Council as ESCET continues to pursue its mandate of producing graduates equipped with practical knowledge, technological skills and the capacity to contribute meaningfully to the economy.
At a time when Enugu is positioning itself as a modern, productive and globally competitive state, the inclusion of professionals with broad experience in governance, technology, education advocacy and international engagement is increasingly significant.
For Dr. Chiesonu Iziga-Eruchalu, therefore, this is indeed a higher call to service—an opportunity to translate experience into institutional impact and contribute to the development of the next generation of skilled and innovative citizens.
As she assumes the new responsibility, expectations will be high, but so too is the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on ESCET and the broader human-capital development agenda of Enugu State.
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