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UNIPORT Names Seven Professors, Six Readers …Wins 2022 All Nigeria Universities Debate Championship
By: Precious Boms
The Management of the University of Port Harcourt has announced the elevation of seven persons to the Professoriate of the university.
The institution made this known in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Mr Sam Kpenu, and titled, “Professorial Promotion Announcement”, last Friday.
The statement listed the affected officers as:Dr. Nwala Michael Alozie, Dr.Joab-Peterside Sofiri, Dr.Alex-Hart A. Balafama, Dr.Njoku Ugochi Joyce, Dr. Kamalu Ikenna, Dr. Onumajuru Chinwe Virginia, and Dr Lawrence Chijioke Chukwu.
The statement explained that while Dr Nwala Michael Alozie is now a Professor of Comparative Grammar, Dr. Joab-Peterside Sofiri is the new Professor of Sociology of Development, just as Dr Alex-Hart Balafama is now Professor of Paediatrics.
It further noted that Dr Njoku Ugochi Joyce is the new Professor of Educational Psychology; Dr Kamalu Ikenna now a Professor of Disclosure – Stylistics and Cultural Semiotics; Dr Anumajuru Chinwe, now a Professor of Linguistics and Communication Studies while Dr Lawrence Chijioke Chukwu is now a Professor of Biochemistry.
Kpenu further stated that those promoted to the Rank of Readers, include, Dr Odili Jones Ugochukwu in Church History and Historiography; Dr Fomsi Esther – Educational Technology; Dr Uche Chukwu – Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry; Dr Okanezi Bright – Sociology of Education; Dr Stephen M.Anurudu – Language and Linguistics; while Dr Gbarakoro Nornu Tambeke has been promoted to the Rank of a Reader in Agricultural Entomology.
The announcement is sequel to the approval of the new procedure of Professorial promotion and the recent positive results from External Assessors, the statement said.
“The Vice Chancellor, Prof Owunari Georgewill, has on behalf of the council and management, congratulated the new Professors and Readers, and wished them well.Congratulations,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has emerged winner of 2022 All Nigeria Universities Debate Championship.
In a statement, UNIPORT’s Public Relations Officer, Sam Kpenu, said the institution came first out of the 30 Nigerian universities that took part in the championship at Illorin, the Kwara State capital.
Kpenu, in a statement, last Saturday, quoted the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Owunari Georgewill, as congratulating the debate team and its handlers for the great achievement.
The VC said: “I commend the team and the handlers for bringing this honour to the university. We are indeed very proud of you.
“I am impressed with your performance and as a university; we will do anything that will promote academic excellence in line with the mandate of the university.”
The statement added: “The University of Port Harcourt has a verifiable history and experience in rising to the big occasion when it comes to competing. Our debate team has redefined and conquered the debating frontiers among universities in Nigeria”.
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PDP Opobo/Nkoro Hails Fubara On Peace, Projects
Stakeholders of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Opobo/ Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers State have commended the state Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara for his disposition that has fostered peace in the State.
Rising from an expanded stakeholders meeting last Saturday in Opobo Town, the body in an eight-point communique signed by its Chairman, Hon. Benneth Daminabo, Chairman of Council, Rt. Hon. Enyiada Cookey-Gam and LG party Chairman, Warisenibo Godwin Pepple commended the governor for linking Opobo/Nkoro LGA to the national grid.
In addition, it lauded the effort of the governor in pursuing the 50.15 kilometre Dual Carriage Ring Road, Elelenwo internal road, Aleto-Ebubu-Eteo Road in Eleme and Andoni Road projects.
Despite the distractions, the stakeholders said they were impressed that the governor had equally done projects in health-the unveiling of Prof. Kelsey Harrison Hospital, Agric projects at Tai and Oyigbo and improving welfare of civil servants.
In their words, “members reaffirmed their unalloyed loyalty and implicit confidence in his administration.”
Condemning the unfriendly and discourteous utterances of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Tony Okocha in different fora in the State, the forum urged the duo to desist from such action in order not to heat up the polity.
The forum pledged to stand by the governor through, “thick and thin”, the stakeholders acknowledged the contributions of women, who through prayers for the government has impacted positively in the direction and posture of the governor.
Finally, the forum unanimously expressed gratitude to the Simplified Movement and other bodies that have thrown their weight behind the governor to ensure that the administration is stable and successful.
By: Kevin Nengia
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‘Rivers People Are Now Breathing Fresh Air Under Fubara’
Aformer Caretaker Committee Chairman of Abua/Odual Local Government Council of Rivers State, Hon Elamo Arogu, says under Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the people of the State are now breathing fresh air.
Hon Arogu said Governor Fubara has given Rivers people hope, considering the impactful and people-oriented projects being carried out by his administration.
The former CTC chairman made the assertion during the Simplified Movement’s thanksgiving service and rally held in honour of Rivers State chief executive last Friday in Abua .
Arogu said under Governor Fubara, the Abua/Odual people have the confidence that the dividends of democracy will definitely get to them.
He noted that the Governor has the strong will to change the narrative in Rivers State, being the reason he is receiving massive support across the State.
“The people of Abua/Odual are strongly behind him. Our doors ate open for everyone because there is government in place to attend to the needs of the people. I believe that he will develop Abua/Odual and other Rivers council areas, hence, the massive support. This government is business- oriented and we are ready to encourage him succeed and invest in our land. The issue of a bank; road networks and other necessities of life bordering on development as demanded by the people will be considered by Governor Fubara”, he said.
He called on the opposition to team up with Governor Fubara to build a stronger, united and viable Rivers State.
He maintained that ward nine under his leadership is Simplified.
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Rivers State University Cooperative Society Elects New Leaders
The United Port Harcourt Peoples Cooperative Investment & Credit Society Limited, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, has elected new leaders to pilot the affairs of the cooperative for the next two years.
They are Pastor Dr. Barine Aeba (President); Dr. Gift N. Nkweke (Vice-President), Dr. Kenneth Chima Adiele (General Secretary), Victor G. Banigo (Assistant General Secretary),
Rose Yeyeda Nwosu (Treasurer), Adaku Nwogu (Financial Secretary) and Stella Ereba (Public Relations Officer).
Inaugurating the new Management Committee after a keenly contested election held recently at the University Amphitheatre, the Director of Cooperatives in Rivers State, Dr. Elizabeth Chidi-Wike, congratulated the seven-member Executive for emerging winners at the election, charging them to uphold the bye laws of the Cooperative Society and hold regular congress meetings.
Dr. Chidi-Wike used the forum to commend the outgone Management Committee for reviving the Cooperative and placing it on an enviable pedestrial.
In her remarks, the Acting Registrar of the University, Mrs. Ibimonia Sotonye Harry applauded Cooperative members for keeping faith with the Cooperative Society, stressing that the goal of the society in helping members save for retirement cannot be over emphasised.
In his valedictory speech, the outgone President, Dr. Mie-Idala Jones Amachree expressed gratitude to God for the successful completion of his four-year tenure, thanking his fellow Management Committee members who gave him the needed support that transformed the Cooperative Society.
In his acceptance address, the President, Pastor (Dr.) Barine Aeba thanked the university management for providing the enabling environment for the peaceful conduct of the election, pledging that he will fulfill all his campaign promises.
A total of 165 Cooperative members participated in the electoral exercise which was conducted by an Electoral Committee led by Engr. (Dr.) Joseph D. Enoch.
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