The Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University, Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi, has inaugurated eleven newly elected Deans of Faculties on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Vice Chancellor’s Conference Room.
The newly inaugurated Deans are Prof. John Ohaka (Faculty of Administration and Management), Prof. David Kiin-Kabari (Faculty of Agriculture), Prof. Barigbon Nsereka (Faculty of Communication and Media Studies), Prof. Isaac Dokubo (Faculty of Education), Prof. Enwuso Aleruchi (Faculty of Engineering), Prof. Paulinus Ihua (Faculty of Environmental Sciences), Prof. Jones Jaja (Faculty of Humanities), Prof. Grace Akolokwu (Faculty of Law), Prof. Ebirien-Agana Bartimaues (Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science), Prof. Ndokiari Boisa (Faculty of Science), and Prof. Emmanuel Okemini (Faculty of Social Sciences).
Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor expressed his appreciation to the Committee of Provosts and Deans, led by the Provost, College of Medical Sciences, Prof. Kenneth Ordu, for their unwavering support since he assumed office, noting that such commitment was deeply valued.
He also commended the Electoral Committee chaired by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Blessing Jaja, for conducting a free and fair election.
Prof. Zeb-Obipi noted that the committee addressed all issues and concerns with professionalism, a development which has informed Management’s decision to produce formal Electoral Guidelines and Code of Conduct in a Handbook for use in future elections.
The Vice-Chancellor congratulated the newly elected Deans on their emergence, describing their success as a clear indication of the confidence reposed in them by members of their respective faculties.
He urged them to provide quality leadership, foster unity, uphold mutual respect regardless of status, and ensure inclusive administration in the discharge of their duties.
The highlight of the ceremony was the administration of the oath of office by the Director of Legal Services, Tamuno Williams, followed by the signing of the Dean’s Register and presentation of appointment letters to the Deans by the Vice Chancellor.