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THIS WEEK IN RETROSPECT IN THE UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT ( Monday 12th – Friday 16th February, 2024 )
- Details
- Published: 18 February 2024
_The following events took place in the University from Monday 12th, – Friday 16th, February, 2024_
1. We are delighted to announce the institution of Bro. Felix Obuah Scholarship Scheme for 100 students of the University of Port Harcourt. We have also given award letters to the beneficiaries across faculties and departments. This is the 7th Scholarship Scheme and we are grateful to all strategic partners for their kind gesture and wish to use this medium to call on other well-meaning individuals and corporate bodies to emulate.
2. We collaborated with the Executive Governor of Rivers State, H.E. Governor Siminialayi Fubara for the provision of a football viewing Centre at the old Convocation Arena for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) football match. We also had medical personnel with necessary medical gadget for vital checks and first aid. We are grateful to His Excellency for this wonderful innovation.
3. In preparations for the forthcoming 34th Convocation Ceremony, we visited the Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Christopher G. Musa and we are happy to report that he has accepted to deliver the Convocation Lecture on Friday 23rd February, 2024.
4. The 479th Meeting of Senate held on Wednesday 14th February, 2024 to harmonise programme regarding the Convocation and executive approvals by us were ratified by the Senate
5. The Vice-Chancellor participated as a panellist in the 2024 Eduverse Summit. We are glad to inform the University Community that he incredibly represented the University as he articulated Building Effective Educational Partnerships for Nigeria’s Future in an event that had speakers within and outside the continent.
6. The University received laptops, software and other appliances for use by the Department of Geology, Faculty of Science to enhance teaching, learning and research. This provision was made possible by Baker Hughes (one of our strategic partners). The team was led by Peckins Osazuwa and we expressed our sincere gratitude to Baker Hughes for the thoughtful corporate social responsibility.
7. We participated in the UPWA Group of Schools Inter-House Sports and were thrilled by the display of strength and physical fitness of the students, it indeed featured fantastic talents. We are sure that with the input of our Daycare, Primary and Secondary schools, the future of Nigeria is certainly greater.
8. The Faculty of Law held her year one orientation exercise for newly admitted students. We are hopeful of churning great legal luminaries from this citadel of learning.
9. We participated in the 24th Public Lecture Series of the Faculty of Management Sciences of the University of Port Harcourt with the Theme: Towards Economic Sustainability in Tourism: If I were Bertalanffy. The Lecture by Prof. Eugene Ndu was quite expository as he made brilliant explosion and revealed areas of possibilities of Tourism in Nigeria.
10. Similarly, the 182nd Inaugural Lecture Series titled: The Creative Force & Artistic Creativity – From Garden of Eden to Garden City of Port Harcourt was delivered by Prof. Julie N. E Umokoro. The Lecture was well presented and had in attendance dignitaries from various walks of life.
11. We held a Media/Press Briefing and Jumiat Service today Friday, 16th February, 2024 to kick start the Convocation Week. These events held respectfully in honor of the 34th Convocation. We have outlined several activities to mark this year’s event and wish to use this medium to call on every member of the University Community to actively participate in this event. Permit me to drop a few highpoints of the event:
Friday, 23rd February, 2024
10:00 a.m. – Academic Procession: Award of First Degree and Prizes.
10:15 a.m. – Convocation Lecture
Guest Lecturer: – Gen. Christopher G. Musa, Chief of Defence Staff – DHQ.
11:15 a.m. – Award of Certificates, First Degrees and Prizes.
Saturday, 24th February, 2024
10:00 a.m. – Academic Procession: Conferment of Post-
Graduate Diplomas and Higher Degrees
Venue: – New Convocation Arena, University Park.
We appreciate the roles you all played at your various designated units during the week under review.
Have a great weekend.
*Prof. Owunari A. Georgewill*, FRSB, FIIA, FWASOT, FCSI, FFs, FWASOP, FECRMI, FIARSA, FIHSC , DFCIHTMA.
Vice-Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt
THIS WEEK IN RETROSPECT IN THE UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT ( Monday 5th – Friday 9th February, 2024 )
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- Published: 11 February 2024
_The following events took place in the University from Monday 5th, – Friday 9th, February, 2024_
1. In pursuit of creating a more prosperous University, we had a fruitful discussion with one of our alumni and strategic partners, Dr Richard Nyong, MD/CEO, Lekki Estates, Ikoyi Lagos, and had fruitful discussions on increasing the number of student beneficiaries of his Scholarship Scheme in the University to be above 400 (four hundred) students.
2. We are excited to inform the University Community that the United States of America is ready to collaborate with the University of Port Harcourt. This was made known by the visit of HE William Stevens, Consular-General of the United States Embassy, Lagos. We give all glory to God for the visibility and functionality of our dear University.
3. We received the good news of a member of staff – Dr. Aroloye Numbere, who won the first price Award at the International Society of Tropical Foresters Science at the Yale School of Environment Science, 2024 Innovation Award. We commended him for the feat and use this medium to encourage staff to be their best in the various fields of research interest.
4. Yet another institution of Scholarship Scheme. We are glad to inform the University Community that the Dr. Emi Membere-Otaji Foundation had on Thursday, 8th February, 2024, instituted a scholarship scheme for 41 (forty-one) indigent but brilliant students across various departments and faculties of the University. We are grateful to the Foundation for a well-thought benevolence towards the students’ community and for donation of ongoing building construction for the University.
5. We inaugurated Hostel Allocation Committee for Students’ Campus Accomodation. The Committee is headed by Prof. Angela Frank-Briggs and they are charged with the responsibility of reviewing already allocated spaces to students, allocate new spaces and conclude hostel allocations for 2023/2024 session.
6. In recognition of Excellent Commitment to Education in Nigeria, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Owunari Abraham Georgewill, received an Award as the Best Performing Vice-Chancellor, 2023 by the Nigeria Insight. We are grateful to God for his faithfulness.
7. In our bid to retain our topmost position as NUGA champion, we received Prof. J. A. Ajienka, former Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Mark Anikpo former deputy Vice-Chancellor who are members of the Sports Management Committee of the University headed by Prof. Ken Anugweje. We had a robust deliberation on maintenance of the University sports facilities.
8. We formally took possession of the newly built and furnished Department of Philosophy. We are grateful to H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the intervention through TETFund.
9. We are glad to announce the commencement of the construction work for the completion of the School of Graduate Studies building. We are grateful to the donor/contractor for coming back to site after many years of halted activities at the site.
10.We received the Local Organizing Committee of the Conf. of the Nigerian Society for Plant Protection and assured them of our support for knowledge.
11. Similarly, we received the Team Lead and members of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria and had discussions on possibilities of induction of professionals into the Council.
12. We had in audience the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corp, Rivers State, and his team in the University of Port Harcourt and held discussions on possible areas of collaboration.
13. The Principal Officers of the University held its 160th Meeting to discuss and take decisions on some matters relating to the University.
14. The newly elected Executive Council Members of the Women in Science in the Developing World visited the University Management and informed us of their quest to partner with us in achieving the goals of the Association.
15. We received the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, Rivers State Chapter who came to commend our efforts in the University and also on possible areas of mutual benefits. They also conferred on the Vice-Chancellor, Distinguished Service Award in recognition of our contribution to the Association.
16. We received the new Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture and senior members of the Faculty and urged them to consolidate on the contributions of the immediate past Dean.
17. The Federal Character Commission was at the University on Friday 9th February, 2024 to assess federal presence in terms of equitable distribution of projects, employments, etc., in federal institutions. We are glad to report that the team was happy with the compliance level of the University of Port Harcourt.
We appreciate the roles you all played at your various designated units during the week under review.
Have a great weekend.
*Prof. Owunari A. Georgewill*, FRSB, FIIA, FWASOT, FCSI, FFs, FWASOP, FECRMI, FIARSA, FIHSC , DFCIHTMA.
Vice-Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt
THIS WEEK IN RETROSPECT IN THE UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT ( Monday 8th – Friday 12th January, 2024 )
- The following events took place in the University from Monday 8th, – Friday 12th, January, 2024._
1. We commenced the new year with semester examinations for year two (2) students. We carried out on the spot assessment of the examination centres to evaluate the conduct of the examinations and we are pleased with the comportment and supervisions of the examinations.
2. In line with our avowed commitment to positively impact the status of the University, we inaugurated a Committee on naming of unnamed roads/streets/venues/close in the University. The Committee headed by a Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies, Prof. Collins Wizor is expected to ease movements within the University campuses.
3. The end of tenure of Dr. Felicia Ayuwo as the Bursar of the University and the handover ceremony to Dr. God’spower Obah as the Acting University Bursar was held at the Office of the Bursar with colleagues pouring glowing encomium on the outgone Bursar. It will be worthy of note that Dr. Felicia had an impactful tenure as Bursar by bringing her deep wealth of expertise to bear on the University.
4. The construction of lecture halls donated by Dr. EMI Membere Otaji has commenced and we are grateful to the donor for the kind gesture.
5. We received Dr. Fatima Lambaraa-Lehnhardt of the Leibniz Centre for Agriculture Landscape Research, Germany and her team and we had discussions on possible areas of collaboration on digital tools in Agriculture.
6. We are grateful to Professor Kinikanwo Green, the immediate past Director of the Centre for Maternal and Child Health for refurbishing the utility vehicle attached to the Centre. Professor Kinikanwo is on Leave of Absence to serve the government of Rivers State.
7. We paid unscheduled visits to the Lulu Briggs Health Centre and the Admissions Office to assess the ongoing year one registration exercise.
The Medical Centre conducts health fitness for our newly admitted students while the admissions office conducts physical clearance for the newly admitted students. We commended heads of both units and their staff for their professionalism and diligence to duty.
8. In our bid to recognize and celebrate excellence, we received a letter from Hon. Justice Biobele Abraham Georgewill of the Court of Appeal to institute awards for Best Graduating Students in Public Law and Best Graduating Student in Jurisprudence and International Law all in the Faculty of Law. We commended the gesture of His Lordship and salute his support to the University.
You would recall that he also operating a scholarship scheme for students of the University.
9. Similarly, we received a letter for the Institution of Prof. P. C. Mmom Annual Awards/Prizes for the best graduating student in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Geography & Environmental Management, best graduating student of the Faculty of Social Sciences and overall best graduating student. We are grateful to our dear Prof. Mmom for this amazing benevolence.
10. We received the newly inaugurated executive members of the Student Union of the University. The Executive Committee of the Student Union was led by Comrade Martins Azirindu, the President of the Student Union. We urged the student body to prioritize the welfare and interest of the student community while also working harmoniously with the University Management.
11. We are emboldened by the lastest ranking of Africa Universities by UniRank where the University of Port Harcourt was ranked as the 19th best University in Africa and first in Nigeria. We would like to use this medium to appreciate our amiable workforce, it is a collective responsibility and above we give all glory to God who is faithful indeed.
12. The Centre for Transport and Logistics, University of Port Harcourt held orientation exercise for her newly admitted students. The Students were formally introduced to the policies of the University that will guide them for the duration of their programme. We charged them to make full use of the intellectual resources in the University.
13. We held a friendly meeting with members of staff who were retrenched in 1999 by the Federal Government. The University Management after an out-of-court settlement had reinstated the staff and they pledged to commit their services to the University.
14. The University prides itself with brains and beauties as Serwaa Anuforo Chigozie of the Department of English Studies, Faculty of Humanities was recently crowned Miss Port Harcourt. We wish her a successful and impactful reign.
15. We received members of the Environmental Management Association of Nigeria on a courtesy visit to the University Management. The Association presented an Award of Excellence on the Vice-Chancellor in recognition of our contributions and support to the Association.
16. We were at the Bursary Departmental Meeting chaired by the acting Bursar. We appreciated their commitment thus far and encouraged them to put in their best and work in harmony for the advancement of the University.
We appreciate the roles you all played at your various designated units during the week under review.
Happy new year once again and have a great weekend.
*Prof. Owunari A. Georgewill*, FRSB, FIIA, FWASOT, FCSI, FFs, FWASOP, FECRMI, FIARSA, FIHSC , DFCIHTMA.
Vice-Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt
THIS WEEK IN RETROSPECT IN THE UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT ( Monday 1st – Friday 5th January, 2024 )
1. We ushered in our staff, students, strategic partners and stakeholders to the year 2024 through our address that set the goals for the year 2024 while thanking everyone for their immense contributions that took the University to its pride of place amongst the comity of Universities.
2. Second year students began to arrive the University in preparation for the second semester examinations that is scheduled to commence on Monday 8th January 2024
3. The NDDC hostel remains open to recieve the second year students as they settle in
4. Electricity has been restored to classrooms and auditorium in order to enable the returning second year students prepare adequately for their examinations
5. As the deadline for submission of applications for recruitment of academic and non academic staff ends tomorrow, we ensured the collection of all applications from candidates today 5th January 2024 at the Senate building of the University.
6. We have commenced fencing of the staff quarters of the University at the Ghana ama axis of the University
7. The foundation blocks for Solar street lights under the capital budget were laid throughout the Dan Etete road of the University extending from the Ofrima hall round about to the CBN centre of excellence round about
8. Talks are in top gear to ensure the opening of the new convocation arena as the University will soon begins preparations for the next convocation of the University
9. The University is generally calm and peaceful
We thank every staff, students around and our numerous stakeholders for the state of the University this week as enunciated above.
God bless us all
Professor Owunari Abraham Georgewlll
Vice Chancellor
University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt
Friday, January 5, 2024
VICE-CHANCELLOR’S NEW YEAR MESSAGE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDERS ON MONDAY 1ST JANUARY, 2024
- Dear esteemed members of staff, students, strategic partners and stakeholders of the University of Port Harcourt, We are honoured to extend our warm welcome on behalf of the Management to every one of you into the New Year.
2024 marks the beginning of a new chapter, a blank canvas upon which we can collectively craft our goals as individuals and proud members and stakeholders of our beloved institution. This year holds the promise of untold possibilities, and it is our collective responsibility to unite, seize these opportunities, and further build upon the successes of our past brought about through the immense contributions of all staff/students/strategic partners/numerous stakeholders.
I know you are aware that from the inception of the 9th administration, we have gone out of our way to solicit for help from well-spirited individuals and corporate bodies to assist in infrastructure, scholarship schemes, etc. This is because we prioritize the pursuit of fulfilment and happiness of every member(staff/student) of the University.
In a world fraught with turmoil, our commitment is to be a beacon of positivity, to bring a smile to the people within our space each day. Additionally, we will strive to hold onto the values of compassion, empathy, and faith, knowing that as people of faith, we are called to contribute positively to the well-being of those around us. We pray God to make us more humane this new year than we were ever before and to see God in every human being as we relate with one another.
This year we will strive to foster innovation and integrate technology to enhance teaching, learning, and research. This entails substantial investments in infrastructure and digital platforms to support online and hybrid education. We will cultivate a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary collaboration that positions our institution at the forefront of cutting-edge advancements. The university will evolve into an Afropolitan spirit, where we are locally rooted and globally connected through a focus on globalization and diversity. We will actively promote the internationalization of our university by expanding global partnerships, fostering exchange programs, and engaging in collaborative research endeavours. We will commit to cultivating a diverse and inclusive campus environment that values respect, decency, different perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds. In doing so, we will prepare our students for a globally interconnected world through cross-cultural experiences and language proficiency.
We wish Dr Felicia Ayuwo the immediate past Bursar of the University of Port Harcourt for meritoriously contributing her quota to the development of the University whilst we welcome Dr Godspower Obah the Acting Bursar on board the management team wishing him God’s grace as he begins the onerous duties of the Bursar of the University albeit in acting capacity.
We also appreciate the immense contributions of the Senator Andrew Uchendu led Governing Council during their tour of duty in the University of Port Harcourt.
This year, there is already in place a renewed emphasis on Research Excellence and Industry Collaboration. We will encourage and support the best minds among us to strengthen our research capabilities and engage in cutting-edge research. By fostering partnerships with industries, we aim to bridge the gap between academia and real-world applications. Through interdisciplinary research initiatives, we will address societal challenges and contribute to the advancement of knowledge and innovation. Lastly, we reaffirm our commitment to Student-Centric Education. This involves prioritizing student success, well-being, and holistic development. We will offer flexible and personalized learning pathways, embracing online, experiential, and project-based opportunities. Our students will receive robust career development support, emphasizing the acquisition of practical skills and adaptability to prepare them for the challenges of the ever-evolving global landscape.
In conclusion, we urge each member of our community to embrace these values with enthusiasm and dedication. My policy of open door and democratized community will continue, and together, we shall navigate the journey of 2024, realizing our collective vision for an even more vibrant, inclusive, and innovative University of Port Harcourt.
Thank you for your unwavering commitment and dedication to our noble institution.
*Happy New Year*
*Prof. Owunari A. Georgewill*, KSC, FRSB(London), FWASOT. FIIA, FIHSC, FFS, DFCIHTMA.
Vice-Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt
THIS WEEK IN RETROSPECT IN THE UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT ( Monday 4th – Friday 8th December, 2023 )
- The following events took place in the University from Monday 4th, – Friday 8th, December, 2023._
1. University of Port Harcourt announces the promotion of 42 Professors and 23 Readers following the approval of the Promotion committees recommendations by the Honorable Minister of Education.
2. University of Port Harcourt promotes 3 to the position of Directors in the Busary division. This is sequel to the approval by the Minister of Education on Friday, December 8, 2023, following the recommendations of the promotion committee of the University
1. Dr Timah Benson
2. Dr Godswill Obah
3. Mr Deeyor
3. Other categories of staff in academics, senior staff and junior staff were also promoted to their next positions
4. At the 50th Induction Ceremony of the newly qualified Medical and Dental Doctors from the College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, the Registrar, Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, Dr. Tajudeen Sanusi administered the Hippocratic oath to our newly qualified medical and dental doctors. The solemn induction ceremony had members of the University community, proud parents and family members, dignitaries from the medical profession, friends and well wishers in attendance. We charged the new inductees to strive in breaking boundaries through active medical practice.
5. The University second semester examination exercise have began for the 2022/2023 academic session. In ensuring a hitch free examination process, we undertook an on-the-spot assessment tour to examination centres to assess the level of compliance to acceptable examination conditions. We also supervised the practical examination of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
6. In ensuring that we keep to standards with regards to the quality of our postgraduate research output, we participated in the Graduate School doctoral defence of some students. We hope that the originality, and research gap identified by the students will enrich academic literature and contribute to the solution chain of the country.
7. As we continue with the programme accreditation by the National Universities Commission, we had the accreditation team from NUC for the Department of Geology. We are hopeful that all programmes undergoing accreditation will get full concession.
8. In recognition of our proven track record of achievements, the Nigerian Association of Science Students (NASS) Uniport Chapter presented a distinguished leadership Award to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Owunari A. Georgewill.
9. To track and measure the progress and impact of Centres, Institutes and Schools, we met with the Management Team of the Ashgrove Academy led by the Ag. Director. We had a brief report on the performance of the Academy and the concrete plan by the Management Board to reposition the A-Level programme.
10. In recognizing University-based unions as critical stakeholders in university management, we received the National Administrative Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) led by her national President, Comrade Mohammed Ibrahim Haruna. We had frank talks with the national body on peculiar issues of the Uniport branch and both parties are committed to improving the management-union relationship.
11. The University community gathered at the CBN Centre of Excellence to celebrate the 2023 Annual Thanksgiving. In reflecting on the blessings and accomplishments of the University Community, the guest minister, Apostle Eugene Ogu noted that gratitude flows from our attitude. The Vice-Chancellor, also charged members to remain grateful to God and continuously live a life of gratitude. He led the University Community in a moment of worship and thereafter appreciated the Chapel of Annunciation, Catholic Chaplaincy and Our Saviours Chapel for always being worthy organizers of the event.
12. The Principal Officers Meeting of the University was held on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th December, 2023 and critical issues affecting the university were considered and appropriate decisions taken.
13. We participated in the 1st Professor Godwin Igwe Chair Public Lecture series. The guest lecturer, Engr. O. A. Falade, the CEO/MD of Aradel Holdings delivered a profound lecture on the potentials of modular refineries and their pivotal roles in enhancing the Nigerian economy through value production
14. The War against drug abuse campaign of the NDLEA received a boost as we partnered with the NDLEA to organize an awareness campaign against drug abuse for heads of secondary schools in Rivers State to enable them nip the menace of drug abuses in their respective school.
15. In order to tackle the issues of degree results release by the University, the degree results verification committee of the University was dissolved and a new committee constituted. The new has since commenced serious engagements with all stakeholders in ensuring prompt release of degree results in the University
We appreciate the roles you all played at your various designated units during the week under review.
Thank you and have a great weekend.
*Prof. Owunari A. Georgewill*, FRSB, FIIA, FWASOT, FCSI, FFs, FWASOP, FECRMI, FIARSA, FIHSC , DFCIHTMA.
Vice-Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt.
THIS WEEK IN RETROSPECT IN THE UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT ( Monday 20th – Friday 24th November, 2023 )
The following events took place in the University from Monday 20th, – Friday 24th, November, 2023._
1. As we open new vistas of intellectual based partnership, we received Dr. Donovan Stanberry of the University of West Indies, Mona Campus Jamaica and his Team on an Exchange and Linkage visit to the University and we had very fruitful discussions on mutual benefits.
2. It was a delight to declare open the maiden ASUU Uniport Inter-Faculty 2023 Games. The games featuring varieties of sporting activities in tracks and fields, football competition and indoor games had faculties compete amongst themselves. The idea of the competition was to promote fitness, improve health and provide an avenue for social recreation amongst academics. We encouraged all participating faculties to use the event to forge healthy relationships.
3. In recognition of the changing narrative occasioned by Information Technology (I.T) in our workplaces and our commitment to appropriate staff training and development, we commenced the Train-the-Trainer ICT workshop facilitated by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUnd).
4. We received the National Universities Commission (NUC) Team for the accreditation of the Department of Environmental Education, Faculty of Education. We are glad to report that it was a seamless accreditation process and we have also received the report of the team at the exit meeting.
5. The University recently commenced an annual Innovation Week to showcase and support innovations from staff and students. As part of the gains for the just concluded 2023 Innovation Week, three (3) students of the University whose research works were adjudged to be highly innovative have been chosen to participate in the innovation exhibition and workshop in Nairobi, Kenya.
6. We had the opportunity to lead other members of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigeria Universities (CVCNU) on behalf of the Chairman of CVCNU, Prof. Salami on a condolence visit to the Niger Delta University on the death of late Professor Gowon Edoumiekumo, former Vice-Chancellor of the Niger Delta University who also served as the Chairman of CVCNU. The Committee condoled with the entire Management, Staff and Students of the University and family of the deceased.
7. We participated in the Stakeholders Engagement and Sensitization Programme on the establishment of the National Education Repository and Databank System and the National Policy for its Implementation organized by the National Universities Commission for all Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities.
8. The Student Union, commenced her Week with a jean carnival. The weeklong event will enable the student community to undertake social and recreational activities. We urged the student body and community to conduct their activities in an orderly manner as the University Management will frown at anti-social behaviours.
We also charged the student body to conduct free, fair and credible elections and ensure peaceful transition.
9. As a way of reporting our modest achievements, challenges and prospects, we convened an emergency 74th meeting of Congregation to inform members of staff of the positive actions of the University Management towards improving staff welfare
We appreciate the roles you all played at your various designated units during the week under review.
Thank you and have a great weekend.
*Prof. Owunari A. Georgewill*, FRSB, FIIA, FWASOT, FCSI, FFs, FWASOP, FECRMI, FIARSA, FIHSC, DFCIHTMA.
Vice-Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt
THIS WEEK IN RETROSPECT IN THE UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT ( Monday 13th – Friday 17th November, 2023 )
The following events took place in the University from Monday 13th, – Friday 17th, November, 2023._
1. We received delivery and installation of 32 units of solar panels across streets in the University and the installation of 10,000 watts inverter at the Donald Ekong Central University Library. This kind donation was made by the U86 set of our unique alumni. We are glad with this laudable initiative and would like to use this medium to once again appreciate the U86 set and assure them of utmost use of these items for the advancement of our dear University.
2. In recognizing the imperative of training and retraining for optimum service delivery, the University of Port Harcourt through the Registry Department organized an intensive practical training session for senior and junior administrative and technical staff. The training which was job specific had resource persons facilitating on different prospects, innovations and challenges of university workplace demand. We commend the Registrar, Dr. Gloria Chindah, the Association of Nigeria Universities Professional Administrators (ANUPA) Uniport Chapter for a well organized training.
3. Furthermore to the above, we participated in the 12th Annual Registry Day Lecture/Celebration. The well planned and attended event had the guest Lecturer, Barr. Ikem Adiele who delivered the theme of the event _*Anatomy of a University Administrator*_.
The Chairman of the Occassion, Prof. Prince C. Mmom, the Honourable Commissioner of Education, Rivers State Government. The Special Guest of Honour, Mrs. Chinwe Owete both commented on the need for administrators to be innovative and efficient. We commend the Registrar and the 12th Registry Day Committee for such a sterling celebration.
4. The Youth Anti-Corruption Society in collaboration with the Student Legislative Council organized a sensitization program on the negative impact of drug abuse. Students were sensitized on several red flags of drug abuse and the panacea for such actions.
5. We held an exit meeting with the 2023 NUC Accreditation Team for the Faculty of Dentistry, College of Health Sciences and we are happy to inform the University community that the exercise was successful.
6. We held a crucial meeting with a delegation from one of of our affiliate institutions – National Teachers’ Institute, Kaduna The team which was led by the Institution’s Registrar, Alhaja Fatimoh Abbas Jega had fruitful deliberation with the University Management as it relates to the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) programme for the Institution.
7. World class universities thrive on exchange of ideas and as such we received Priscillia and Stephen of the Illumina – a world class Biotech Outfit. The outfit specializes in gene sequencing, a highly desirable biological procedure required for high quality research.
8. In our bid to support indigent students in the University, scholarship award letters were issued to beneficiaries from across all faculties in the University. The Abraham Georgewlll family of Abonnema instituted a scholarship scheme in honour of their illustrious son Justice Biobele Georgewill. It is an annual scholarship scheme.
9. We also received the NUC November 2023 Accreditation teams for the departments of Early Childhood, Health Education & Human Kinetics, Business Education all of the Faculty of Education
10. The National Bioresources Development Agency paid a courtesy visit to the University Management.
We had fruitful discussions and the Agency has promised to complete the Bioresources Centre in the University.
11. The University of Port Harcourt played host to an array of renowned Nollywood actors and actresses as they converged in the University for the 2023 Nollywood Short Film Festival. Some stars of the industry like Hilda Dokubo, Monalisa Chinda, Walter Anga, Mama Gee, Sam Dede amongst others paid a courtesy visit to the University Management where they were formally received before the event.
We appreciate the roles you all played at your various designated units during the weeks under review.
Thank you and have a great weekend.
*Prof. Owunari A. Georgewill*, FRSB, FIIA, FWASOT, FCSI, FFs, FWASOP, FECRMI, FIARSA, FIHSC, DFCIHTMA.
Vice-Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt
THIS WEEK IN RETROSPECT IN THE UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT ( Monday 6th – Friday 10th November, 2023 )
The following events took place in the University from Monday 6th, – Friday 10th, November, 2023.
1. The University of Port Harcourt in collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps and the Save Nigeria Movement organized a one-day Public Lecture in honour of Dr. Audi Ahmed Abubakar, the Commandant-General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps. The Lecture “*Prioritizing the Role of the Masses in the Protection of Public Assets and National Infrastructure Towards Sustaining the Vision of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense in Nigeria Security Corps Architecture”* had in attendance Captains of Industry and security experts.
2. We received the Leader and members of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) Accreditation Team to the University. The COREN accreditation is to re-certify the nine Departments in the Faculty of Engineering and we are glad to report that the exercise was hitch-free and we had a successful exit meeting with the Team.
3. In line with the University Career Structure, we conducted interview for qualified members of staff in the Bursary and Registry departments respectively. One of the core visions of this Administration is the welfare of staff and development of man-power. We are hopeful that this would serve as a motivation to our amiable workforce.
4. In furtherance of our commitment to staff welfare, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Owunari A. Georgewill, made a written request to the Honourable Minister of Education to send a Representative to participate in Central A&PC Meeting for the purpose of making approvals/confirmation of pending requests. You would recall that the University has been without a Governing Council for some months and we deemed the invite a necessary one to consolidate on our promise towards a more prosperous University. We are glad to report to the University Community that the Minister has responded in the affirmative. Details shall be made known hereafter.
5. We participated in the invigilation of Nursing Professional Examination. We are happy with the quality of student nurses we have and would like to use this medium to commend all staff of the Department, College of Health Sciences and indeed all staff for their tireless efforts thus far.
6. The Centre for Disaster Risk Management and Development Studies presented to us an award of Leadership in recognition of our contributions to capacity building in disaster risk reduction.
7. The Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office (IPPTO) in appreciation of our visionary and impactful leadership and promotion of inclusive workforce presented an award of special appreciation to the Vice-Chancellor.
8. The Nigeria Security & Civil Defense Corps and the Save Nigeria Movement conferred on the Vice-Chancellor a public service Award in recognition of our steadfast dedication to public service.
9. The Youth Anti-Corruption Society of Nigeria presented an Award of honour of Inestimable Vice-Chancellor in recognition of our outstanding strides in repositioning the University.
10. The Association of Health Records and Information Management Practitioners of Nigeria, Rivers State Branch presented to us an Award of Excellence in appreciation of our support and contributions to postgraduate program in Health Information Management.
11. As part of her social activities, the Student Union has commenced her week. We performed the kick off ceremony at the Inter-Faculty Vice-Chancellor’s football match competition.
12. We participated in the School of Graduate Studies External Defense for Doctoral students. We were pleased at the display of academic originality and depth of research from the students.
13. The Vice-Chancellor joined other scholars and participants from the Association of African Universities in the closing ceremony of the African Universities Day Celebration in discussing the “Ethics of AI in Higher Education”.
We appreciate the roles you all played at your various designated units during the week under review.
Thank you all and have a great weekend.
*Prof. Owunari A. Georgewill*, FRSB, FIIA, FWASOT, FCSI, FFs, FWASOP, FECRMI, FIARSA, FIHSC, DFCIHTMA.
Vice-Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt
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