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About Us
The Association is a distinguished body of retired Directors of Education committed to advancing the Nigerian educational system through lifelong service, mentorship, and professional engagement. Our members bring decades of experience, knowledge, and leadership continuing to shape policy, guide reforms, and strengthen educational quality nationwide.
The President
Rev. Dr. Uwem Asomugha
Retirement has not ended our service—it has refined it. With decades of experience behind us, we remain committed to shaping a stronger, more accountable, and more qualitative educational system for Nigeria. Our mission is simple: to give back with wisdom, lead with integrity, and serve with unwavering dedication.
“As retired Directors of Education, we carry a lifetime of knowledge, insight, and leadership. Our Association continues to support Nigeria’s education sector by promoting quality assurance, fostering professional ethics, and guiding ongoing educational reforms. We believe that the value of experience is multiplied when shared—and this belief drives everything we do. Our members come from all parts of the nation, united by a shared legacy of service. Together, we form a powerful body of expertise capable of influencing policy, uplifting future leaders, and strengthening the foundation of education in Nigeria. Beyond professional engagement, we offer one another community, solidarity, and post-service support.”
Vision
Retired Education Directors providing lifelong qualitative educational services to humanity.
Mission
To provide various forms of support towards the achievement of qualitative education in Nigeria and contribute meaningfully to the welfare of retired Directors of Education.
Objectives
- Encourage and support efforts at enhancing quality assurance, transparency, accountability and good governance in the education sector
- Avail serving officers of the ideas, experiences and expertise of its members
- Facilitate social interactions and post service welfare of members within the limits of the ethics of our noble profession
Attaining the Objectives
The Association shall establish partnerships with government(s) and other stakeholders in attaining its objectives and in accordance with the National Policy on Education.
Partnerships with government
We work actively with relevant government bodies at federal, state, and local levels to support educational development and reform
Collaboration with education stakeholders
We recognize that improving education requires collective effort. Therefore, we work closely with a broad spectrum of educational stakeholders
Programs, initiatives, advocacy
Our Association implements a wide range of initiatives designed to enhance educational quality, uphold standards, and support the welfare of retired Director
Meet the Team
Rev. Dr. Uwem Asomugha
President, NARED-FME
Mrs Bolajoko Ogunmekan
Vice President
Awa Arua
Secretary-General
Mrs Elizabeth Omotowa
Treasurer
HRH Stephen Obaro
Financial Secretary
Dame Omolara Euler-Ajayi, KJW
Immediate Past President and Ex-Officio member