Emmanuel Adewale Adedokun
Emmanuel Adewale Adedokun, a professor in the department of computer engineering at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Paul Muchene Fellow Award.
The Paul Muchene Fellowship is awarded by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).
The award, announced in the June 11 edition of the ICANN83 Newsletter, honours the legacy of the late Paul Muchene, former ICANN fellowship programme manager.
It recognises individuals who have made outstanding contributions to internet policy and technical development within the global internet ecosystem.
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Described in the newsletter as a “distinguished academic and researcher”, Adedokun is known for his expertise in computer networks, network security, and emerging digital technologies.
Within ICANN, he represents the internet end-user community through active engagement with the Noncommercial Users Constituency, Not-for-Profit Organisations Constituency, and the Noncommercial Stakeholder Group.
He is also the national coordinator of the Nigerian Network Operators’ Group (ngNOG), a role in which he has facilitated the training of thousands of network and systems administrators across Nigeria.
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Adedokun serves on the faculty and advisory board of the Nigerian School of Internet Governance.
ICANN said the Paul Muchene Fellowship “offers a gateway into the internet ecosystem, demonstrating that there is space for everyone to contribute meaningfully to the advancement” of the web.
