Oborevwori names governing councils for three Delta varsities

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the constitution of governing councils for three state-owned universities, marking a significant step in the governance of higher education within the state. The announcement was made on Tuesday via a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Kingsley Emu.

The affected institutions are the University of Delta in Agbor, Dennis Osadebay University, and Southern Delta University. The newly formed councils are tasked with overseeing the strategic direction and administrative functions of these universities, ensuring adherence to academic standards and institutional development goals.

For the University of Delta, Agbor, the governing council will be chaired by Prof. Victor Peretomode as Pro-Chancellor. The council members include Rear Admiral Peter I. Eluma, Prof. Ebele Egwunyega, Dr. Roland Oritsejafor, Mrs. Joy Enwa, Prof. Ben Oghojafor, and Prof. Patrick Oromareghake.

At Dennis Osadebay University, Prof. Patrick Muoboghare has been appointed Pro-Chancellor and Chairman. The council members for this institution are Dr. Christopher Onyemenam, Chief Elmina V. Namah, Prof. Jacob Oboreh, Dr. Josephine Konyeme, Dr. Philomena Imonivewerha, and Prof. Rowell Ubogu.

The council for Southern Delta University will be chaired by Chief Godson Echegile. Other members include Prof. Benedict Binebai, Sur. Mrs. Felicia Omatsola, Prof. Stella Chiemeke, Dr. Tosan Luck Popo, Prof. William Ehwarieme, and Prof. Mrs. Regina Arisi. The statement indicated that the inauguration of these councils will be announced in due course.