In a recent development, Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has announced a significant reshuffling of the Governing Council for Rivers State University and Ignatius Ajuru University of Education.
Governor Fubara Reshuffles State Universities' Governing Councils, Appoints Odili's Wife As Pro-Chancellor 7
The announcement, conveyed by Tammy Danagogo, the Secretary to the State Government, highlighted notable appointments and changes within the councils.
A prominent figure among the appointees is former governor Peter Odili’s wife, Rtd Justice Mary Odili, who assumes the role of Pro-Chancellor/Chairman of the Rivers State University Governing Council.
The newly constituted council also comprises individuals such as Barr. Mela Oforibika, Chukwuma A.J. Chinwo, Esq, Adata Bio-Briggs, Esq, Dr. Jonathan Nimi Hart, Ngo Martins-Yellowe, Dr. Robinson N. Ewoh, Dr.Nancy Nwankwo, Dr. Igoni William-Park, and Mr. Ogbugbu Samuel Barisua.
Additionally, Chief Adokiye Amiesemaka has been appointed as the Pro-Chancellor/Chairman of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education.
Accompanying Chief Amiesemaka are members including Dr. Iboh Okidim, Prof. Jason Osai, Prof. Ijeoma F.V. Akpu, Mrs. Mmeme Gogo-Adiari, Hon. Dominic Sata, and Dr. Akabue Godson Ugochukwu.
The appointments, according to Tammy Danagogo, take immediate effect, signifying a pivotal transition in the governance structures of these esteemed institutions.
