Management
Past Management
Several Directors including an expatriate have managed the activities of the Institute in the past. They include:
| S/N | Names | Position | Duration |
| 1. | Professor I.C. Onwuneme | N.G. Director (ERP) | 1984 – 1992 |
| 2. | Irel Vermenien | Dutch Director(ERP) | 1984-1992 |
| 3. | Professor I.O. Duru | Ag Director (ERP) | 1990 – 1991 |
| 4. | Engr Dr C.I. Ijioma | Director (ERP/IES) | 1992 – 1995 |
| 5. | Professor J.C. Obiefuna | Director (IES) | 1998 – 2000 |
| 6. | Professor S.E. Ananaba | Director(IES) | 2000 – 2002 |
| 7. | Professor G.E. Osuji | Director(IES) | 2002 – 2006 |
| 8. | Professor N.N. Onu | Director(IES) | 2006 – 2011 |
| 9. | Engr Professor C.O. Owuama | Director(IES) | 2011 – 2015 |
| 10. | Professor C.A. Ahiarakwem | Director (IES) | 2015 – 2017 |
| 11. | Professor A.E. Ibe | Director (IES) | 2017 – 2018 |
Current Management
With effect from 1st July 2018, a new Director and a Deputy Director were appointed for the Institute by the 7th Substantive Vice-Chancellor, Professor F.C. Eze. They are Professor Magnus C. Ofoh (Director) and Dr Alexander I. Opara, a Reader (Deputy Director).