The Vice-Chancellor of Rivers State University, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, has officially inaugurated and sworn in eleven newly elected Deans of Faculties. The ceremony took place on Monday at the Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Room.
The newly inaugurated Deans include:
Prof. John Ohaka (Faculty of Administration and Management), Prof. David Kiin-Kabari (Faculty of Agriculture), Prof. Barigbon G. Nsereka (Faculty of Communication and Media Studies), Prof. Isaac N. Dokubo (Faculty of Education), Prof. Enwuso Aleruchi Igwe (Faculty of Engineering), Prof. Paulinus W. Ihua (Faculty of Environmental Sciences), Prof. Jones M. Jaja (Faculty of Humanities), Prof. Grace Akolokwu (Faculty of Law), Prof. Ebirien-Agana S. Bartimaues (Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science), Prof. Ndokiari Boisa (Faculty of Science), Prof. Emmanuel B. Okemini (Faculty of Social Sciences)
Speaking at the event, Prof. Zeb-Obipi expressed his appreciation to the Committee of Provosts and Deans, led by Prof. Kenneth S. Ordu, Provost of the College of Medical Sciences, for their unwavering support since his assumption of office.
He also commended the Electoral Committee, chaired by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Blessing R. Jaja, for conducting a free and fair election, noting that the committee addressed all issues with professionalism. This, he said, informed the Management’s decision to produce formal Electoral Guidelines and a Code of Conduct Handbook for future elections.
The Vice-Chancellor congratulated the newly elected Deans on their success, describing it as a clear reflection of the confidence reposed in them by their respective faculties. He urged them to provide quality leadership, foster unity, uphold mutual respect regardless of status, and ensure inclusive administration in their duties.
The ceremony’s highlight was the administration of the oath of office by the Director of Legal Services, Barr. Tamuno Williams, followed by the signing of the Dean’s Register and the presentation of appointment letters to the Deans by the Vice-Chancellor
