elected AEAA President pledges to bolster unity, transparency, accountability in the organization
Prof. Said Mohamed of Tanzania has been elected as the new President of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA) for the 2026/2027 term. He plans to focus on collective decision-making, transparency, and aligning education with industrial and STEM needs.
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Leadership changes in regional educational bodies impact policy and assessment standards across the African continent.
ARUSHA: THE Executive Secretary of the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA), Prof Said Mohamed, has been elected the new President of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA) for the 2026/2027 term, pledging to strengthen unity, transparency and accountability within the organisation.
Prof Mohamed said the challenges facing education systems across Africa require collective solutions and pledged to ensure that AEAA provides an inclusive platform where members can contribute ideas, advice and recommendations aimed at advancing the association.
Speaking today, August 20, 2026, after formally taking over the leadership of AEAA from outgoing President Dr Eshetu Gichoro of Ethiopia, Prof Mohamed said his administration would operate on the principle of collective decision-making.
“Our decision-making process will be guided by a ‘we’ rather than an ‘I’ approach. We will receive ideas, welcome feedback and value the views of the team,” he said.
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