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Leadership

Council Leadership

CPN operates a Council-based governance framework established by law. Its leadership structure combines strategic oversight, professional regulation, and day-to-day administrative execution through the Governing Council and the Secretariat.

Dr. Usman Ali Abdullahi

Dr. Usman Ali Abdullahi

Vice President & Vice Chairman of Council

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Dr Olusoji Babatunde Okunoye

Member

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Mrs. Veronica Ola Owolabi

Member

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Prof (Mrs.) Veronica Osubor

Member

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Governance Framework

The Governing Council and Secretariat

The Governing Council is the highest decision-making body of CPN. It is responsible for policy formulation, regulation of IT practice, strategic direction, oversight, and the enforcement of professional standards across the computing profession in Nigeria.

The Secretariat serves as the administrative arm of the Council and is led by the Registrar / Secretary to Council. It handles implementation of Council decisions, administration, coordination, membership registration, records management, and stakeholder communication.

Council Composition

  • President / Chairman of Council
  • Vice President / Vice Chairman of Council
  • Immediate Past President
  • Elected and appointed members representing the Nigeria Computer Society and other professional bodies
  • Representatives from academia, government institutions, and industry stakeholders

Policy formulation

Regulation of IT practice

Strategic direction and oversight

Enforcement of professional standards

Stakeholder representation across academia, industry, and government

Administrative execution through the Secretariat

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