The Niger Delta Youth Forum, (NDYF) has conferred the position of matron of the association on the Acting Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University, Nkpolu -Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Prof. Opuenebo Owei  as part of  measures put in place by the  organisation to synergise and support  the Ag Vice Chancellor toward achieving  her administration’s objectives in the advancement of the institution.
The President of NDYF, Comrade Emanuel Ekine who stated this during a solidarity visit  to the Vice Chancellor in Port Harcourt, recently added that  the visit was to felicitate with one of their illustrious daughters .
Ekine harped  on the need for partnership between the Niger Delta Youth Forum and the university, adding  that such partnership   will enable  the association  to empower more youths in the area
He described Prof. Opuenebo as a mentor and a distinguished academia whose immense contributions to the development of the region can not be forgotten in a hurry.
Responding to  the visitors, the  acting vice chancellor thanked them for the visit ,adding that she will always  place God first in all her decisions in the  discharge of her responsibilities  .
She  urged members of NDYF to toe the paths of the  founding fathers of the Ijaw nation whom she said  worked tirelessly to foster peace, unity,  growth and development of the region by being peaceful and a role model for the younger generations.
The acting vice chancellor expressed  her willingness to partner with the body  to  promote  peace and development in the region and  enjoined them not to involve themselves in any act that will jeopardize their future.