Niger Delta
RSU Lauds RSHA Over Amendment Of Institution’s Law
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Justice Iche Ndu (rtd.),has commended the Rivers State House of Assembly for amending and passing into law, the Rivers State University Law No. 4 of 2017, which has made the institution a fully fledged university.
Justice Ndu made the commendation when he received in audience the Chairman and members of the House Committee on Education of the Rivers State House of Assembly, in his office recently.
The Pro-Chancellor averred that the amendment of the Institution’s law which changed its name from the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, to the River State University was a great feat achieved by the Lawmakers for the advancement of the University.
He explained that prior to the amendment of the law, the University was seen as a one faculty-based institution that specializes only in Science and Technology ,adding that the new law has opened the institution to offer courses in diverse fields.
He thanked the House Committee on Education for presenting the bill at the floor of the House, and for the role played in convincing other Honourable members to support the passage of the bill in to law.
He used the forum to expressed gratitude to the Governor and Visitor of the University, Nyesom Wike, for the infrastructural support in view of the new status of the University, stating that the Governor completed some abandoned projects and initiated new ones which he has commissioned.
“Some of the projects executed in the university by the governor include: Faculty of Management Sciences, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Education buildings and the Students Union “Aluta house,” he stated.
Justice Ndu also thanked the Governor for his promise to build a befitting Senate building for the institution, noting that the Governor has fulfilled his promise with the release of funds for the takeoff of the project.
On her part, the Ag. Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Opuenebo Binya Owei said the Management of the University was concerned about how to increase the internally generated revenue and as such, has set up an Investment Committee, saying that the Investment Committee was currently reviewing business proposals to set up a bakery and water production factory, as well as agric farm to produce chickens, eggs, garri and vegetables for commercial purposes.
Earlier in his address, the Chairman of the House Committee on Education, Hon. Christian Ahiakwo expressed satisfaction with the ongoing transformation in the University, stating that the University campus was clean and the structures were looking good.
The Rivers State Commissioner for Urban Development and Physical Planning, Rt Hon Evans Bipi, has eulogised Gen Gabriel Asabuja over his recent birthday celebration in Port Harcourt.
Bipi said Asabuja is worth celebrating following his numerous contributions and support to the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
He described Asabuja as a strong pillar of governance in Rivers State, adding that the Ministry of Urban Development and Physical Planning is happy working with him.
He noted that Asabuja’s position as a team leader of the Ministry’s taskforce has been amazing, saying the Ministry is proud associating with him.
The former lawmaker hinted that since Asabuja assumed office as leader of the taskforce, the Ministry has witnessed tremendous improvement.
Bipi said the Ministry will always stand by him to ensure that the dreams of the Governor Fubara-led government are achieved.
On his part, the celebrant, Gen Gabriel Asabuja expressed gratitude to God and the Commissioner for the honour done him.
Gen Asabuja also commended Governor Fubara for his tremendous and good leadership in the State, saying his group will continue to give the Governor maximum support in order to achieve more for Rivers people.
Gen Asabuja described Rt Hon Evans Bipi as one of the best brains working with the Governor, saying under Bipi, the Ministry of Urban Development and Physical Planning has shown capacity to leverage on the Governor’s mantra of Rivers First.
He said both the personnel of the Ministry, the Directors and adhoc staff are happy with his style of leadership.
The Joint Provincial Council, East of the Niger, Anglican Communion, held its 2025 Annual General Meeting at St. Michael’s Church, Rumuomasi Deanery, Diocese of Evo from Saturday 15th — Sunday 16th February, 2025.
The meeting which had the theme, “Kept By His Mercies”, with text from Lamentations 3:22-23, had the Archbishops, Bishops, their wives, Chancellors, Financial Secretaries and Synod Clerical Secretaries of the 58 Dioceses as delegates.
At the opening ceremony on Saturday, the Dean of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) and Chairman of the Council, Most Rev Blessing Enyindah, charged delegates to stay focused and committed to the matters for discussion and implement decisions reached for the growth of the Church in the region and the advancement of the business of God’s Kingdom.
Most Rev Enyindah, who is also the Archbishop of the Niger Delta Province and Bishop of the Diocese of Ikwerre, lauded the Diocese of Evo for the giant strides recorded in just 15 years of existence while tasking the leadership not to rest on its oars but to strive further to complete the work of the Kingdom in their hands.
Addressing the council in his welcome address, the Bishop of the Diocese of Evo and host of the Joint Council, The Rt Rev Innocent Ordu, welcomed the delegates, and reminded them that the theme is apt and fit as it reminds the Church of God’s inexplicable and instructible mercy towards mankind, which supersedes His righteous judgements.
Bishop Ordu further lamented the many challenges bedeviling the country, such as skyrocketing cost of living, ravaging sicknesses and ailments, proliferation of harmful drugs, natural disasters, high level corruption in public offices, inept political leadership, amongst others, which he said could not consume mankind because of God’s mercies.
In their separate speeches, delegates saluted the Diocese of Evo for willingly accepting to host the council and the comfort they enjoyed during their stay.
Earlier, the council appointed the Synod’s Clerical Secretary of the Diocese of Evo, Rev (Canon) (Dr) Ebenezer Owhor as the Assistant Secretary of the Joint Council.
Also, before the commencement of plenary, the women of St. Michael’s Church, Rumuomasi Deanery thrilled delegates to good traditional tunes and dance steps while His Royal Highness Eze( Sir) Raymond Chinda led the chiefs and elders of Rumuomasi community in Oropotoma Kingdom, to appreciate the council for choosing the community to host the meeting.
They solicited for prayers of peace, unity and development from the council.
The meeting ended on Sunday evening while the Archbishops and Bishops worshipped in various churches in the Diocese of Evo.
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