Former Rivers Health Commissioner Prof. Princewill Chike Appointed 10th Vice-Chancellor of UNIPORT
Former Rivers Health Commissioner Prof. Princewill Chike Appointed 10th Vice-Chancellor of UNIPORT
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The 17th Governing Council of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has officially approved the appointment of Professor Princewill R. Chike as the institution's 10th substantive Vice-Chancellor.
Professor Chike, an eminent Professor of Medicine and former Rivers State Commissioner for Health, is scheduled to formally assume office on July 13, 2026.
His appointment follows the statutory expiration of the tenure of the incumbent 9th Vice-Chancellor, Professor Owunari Georgewill, on the same date.Statutory Selection and Executive ConfirmationAccording to an official statement released by the university's Public Relations Officer, Dr. Sam Kpenu, the appointment concludes a rigorous selection and evaluation process.
The transition procedures were carried out in strict alignment with the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act and the University of Port Harcourt Act.
The process featured joint efforts from multiple internal bodies:The Search Team & Joint Selection Board: Formed to screen and evaluate all incoming national and international academic applicants.Governing Council Interviews: Conducted as the final evaluation phase before ratifying the leadership choice.Official Handover:
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, formally presented Professor Chike with his letter of appointment during an executive ceremony.Profile of the Incoming Vice-ChancellorProfessor Chike brings extensive administrative, academic, and public health experience to his new role.
Prior to his selection, he served as the Chairman of the Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board and held a cabinet position as the state's Commissioner for Health under the previous state administration.Senator Ohuabunwa expressed absolute confidence in Professor Chike's capacity to advance UNIPORT's vision, sustain its strong institutional tradition of academic excellence, and elevate its global research visibility.
