ASUU STRIKE: UNIPORT reacts to the Briggs Committee report rejected by FG

The Management of the University of Port Harcourt has reacted to the Briggs Committee report that was rejected by the Federal Government (FG) by clearing the air on alleged misinterpretation of the Briggs Committee report by the Vanguard Newspapers, Myschoolnews.ng report.

The attention of the authorities  of the University of Port Harcourt has been drawn to certain misrepresentation in the news report in the Vanguard Newspaper by one Ashiri Babs with the caption "ASUU STRIKE: FG REJECTS  REPORT OF BRIGGS COMMITTEE"

In the report, the newspaper made a serious editorial error by referring to Professor Nimi Briggs as a Serving Professor at the University of Port Harcourt.

The Management wishes to state in clear terms as follows:
1. That the chairman of the renegotiation panel Professor Nimi D.Briggs is not a Serving Professor at the University of Port Harcourt
2. Professor Nimi D. Briggs is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Port Harcourt, he retired meritoriously several years ago.
3. Professor Nimi D Briggs does not earn a salary at the University of Port Harcourt.

For the avoidance of doubt, Professor Nimi D Briggs is a man of impeccable character who faithfully served the University of Port Harcourt as its 5th vice Chancellor and retired meritoriously without blemish.

This rejoinder is necessary to correct the misleading information put out by the newspaper without taking into cognizance the journalistic ethics of investigative reporting.

The management wishes to reiterate that it welcomes inquiries as the institution runs an open-door policy and called on the media to always verify their stories before publication.

Dr. SAM KPENU
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER