The management of the Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, KenPoly, Bori, Ogoni, Rivers State, has concluded plans to hold a combined 25th to 32nd Convocation ceremony this year.
Consequently, a delegation team led by the Rector of the institution, George Wadike, made a courtesy call on the Chairman of Khana Local Government Area, Thomas Bariere, at the Khana Council Secretariat on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, to inform and formally invite him to the Polytechnic’s epoch-making convocation.
The Rector, who spoke on behalf of the team, started off by commiserating with the Khana Local Government Chairman over the gruesome murder of his Protocol Officer, Philip Barikui.
He further commended the proactive security measures adopted by the Khana Local Government under the leadership of Thomas Bariere, noting that the strategies, beyond the current challenges, have contributed significantly to making Bori and other communities across the LGA safer and more conducive for students and staff of the institution.
Wadike then unveiled the crux of the visit as he informed the Local Government Chairman of the Polytechnic’s forthcoming 25th to 32nd Combined Convocation Ceremony, scheduled to hold on Saturday, August 29, 2026, soliciting the support of his administration towards a successful hosting of the event.
On his part, the LG Chairman while responding welcomed the Polytechnic’s delegation team and expressed appreciation for the visit and the heartful condolences extended to him and members of his cabinet.
Bariere assured the Polytechnic management of adequate security presence before, during and after the convocation ceremony, stressing the administration’s commitment to ensuring the safety of residents, students and visitors within the Local Government Area.
More specifically, he gave the delegation the most anticipated news as he announced his willingness to honour the invitation personally by attending the convocation ceremony.
Making the delegation with the Rector were the Director of Entrepreneurship, Stanley Davies, and the Head of Department, Accountancy, Efeeloo Nangih.
