UNIPORT gets new vice-chancellor

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has a new vice-chancellor following the Governing Council's approval of Professor Princewill Chike's appointment. He is set to assume his role as the institution's 10th vice-chancellor on July 13, taking over from the incumbent, Owunari Georgewill, whose tenure concludes on the same date.

Sam Kpenu, the university's spokesperson, announced the appointment in Port Harcourt on Friday. Kpenu stated that the 17th Governing Council approved Chike's appointment after a selection process that strictly adhered to the provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act and the University of Port Harcourt Act. The process included the formation of a Search Team and a Joint Council-Senate Selection Board.

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The process involved the constitution of a Search Team and a Joint Council-Senate Selection Board, which carried out the exercise in accordance with extant laws and regulations.

Kpenu further explained that the selection committees conducted the exercise in line with the established procedures for appointing vice-chancellors in Nigerian universities. The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Mao Ohuabunwa, extended congratulations to Professor Chike. Ohuabunwa expressed confidence in Chike's leadership capabilities, stating his belief that Chike possesses the necessary capacity to advance the university's vision and uphold its tradition of excellence.

Prior to this appointment, Professor Chike served as the commissioner for health in Rivers State during the administration of former Governor Nyesom Wike. His experience in public service is expected to inform his leadership at the university.

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Prof Chike possesses the capacity to advance the university’s vision and sustain its tradition of excellence.