Governance Structure
The principal organs of the Association include the following:
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The General Conference
The General Conference, comprising representatives of members, associate members and observers is the supreme authority of the Association and is responsible for determining the general policies of the Association. It is held once every four years.
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The Conference of Rectors, Vice Chancellors and Presidents (COREVIP)
The Conference of Rectors, Vice Chancellors and Presidents (COREVIP) is a permanent organ of the Association responsible for debating and taking concerted action to reinforce inter-university co-operation. It comprises the Executive Heads of member and Associate member institutions. COREVIP is held once every two years.
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The Governing Board
The Governing Board comprises the President of the Association, three Vice-Presidents, 11 other executive heads of member institutions elected at the General Conference to represent the five sub-regions of Africa and the Secretary-General. The Board implements the decisions of the General Conference. The Governance Board meets annually.
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The Secretariat
The Secretariat is the Permanent Executive Organ of the Association and operates under the general supervision of the Governance Board and the direction of the Secretary-General.
Governing Board Members (2021 - 2025)
President of the AAU Governing Board
President of Sudan International University, Sudan
Vice Presidents of the AAU Governing Board
Vice-President North Africa Region
Professor Mohamed Hussien El-Mahrasawy
President of Al-Azhar University, Egypt
President of Al-Azhar University, Egypt
Vice-President Central Africa Region
Professor Theresia Nkuo-Akenji
Vice Chancellor of Bamenda University, Cameroon
Vice Chancellor of Bamenda University, Cameroon
Vice-President West Africa Region
Professor Lilian Imuetinyan Salami
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
Members of the AAU Governing Board – Eastern Africa
Rector University of Burundi, Burundi
Vice Chancellor of International University of Africa, Sudan
Alternate Members of the AAU Governing Board – Eastern Africa
Vice-Chancellor University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Members of the AAU Governing Board – Western Africa
Vice Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Nigeria
Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Ghana
Alternate Members of the AAU Governing Board – Western Africa
Vice Chancellor of Covenant University, Nigeria
Members of the AAU Governing Board – Northern Africa
Alternate Members of the AAU Governing Board – Northern Africa
Members of the AAU Governing Board – Southern Africa
Vice Chancellor-Great Zimbabwe University, Zimbabwe
Vice Chancellor of the University of Pretoria, South Africa
Alternate Members of the AAU Governing Board – Southern Africa
Vice Chancellor of Botho University, Botswana
Members of the AAU Governing Board – Central Africa
Rector of the University of Dschang, Cameroon
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Alternate Members of the AAU Governing Board – Central Africa
Rector Ecole Nationale Superieure des Travaux Publics de Yaoundé, Cameroon
Board Member, Past President of AAU
Board Member, Past President of AAU
Rector of Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique
Incoming Secretary General
Incoming Secretary General
Secretary General, Nigeria