COE Staff Celebrate New University Status

Thousands of staff and non staff of the former Rivers State College of Education have staged a rally to thank the Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi for upgrading the college to a full fledged University of Education.

The event tagged “Victory Rally” also commended the Rivers State House of Assembly for the passage of the Bill which upgraded the institution.

Addressing the crowd at the school auditorium, the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Rosemond Dienye Green Osoh Ogolu said that by the development Governor Amaechi has written his name in gold.

Prof. Ogulu who described the situation as a dream come true, said that Rivers State will now witness tremendous progress especially in the area of education.

She also commended the Rivers State House of Assembly and the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Ken Chikere for their support.

The Acting Vice Chancellor urged the staff of the new university to brace up for the challenges ahead, stressing that excellent service and integrity must now be their watchword.

She appealed to them to change their attitude to work; stressing that bribery, sorting and other forms of anti-social behaviour will no longer be tolerated.

In their separate speeches, the three union leaders in the university pledged their support to the management of the university.