NDDC Finance Director Kunemofa Asu Bags Ph.D. in Disaster Risk Management from UNIPORT

NDDC Director of Finance and Accounts, Dr. Kunemofa Asu, has earned a Ph.D. in Disaster Risk Management from UNIPORT, marking another major academic achievement in her distinguished public service career.

The Director of Finance and Accounts at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Kunemofa Asu, has added another academic milestone to her distinguished career following the conferment of a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Disaster Risk Management by the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT).

Dr. Asu was formally awarded the doctorate during the university’s 36th Combined Convocation Ceremony held on Saturday at the M&W Convocation Arena in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The convocation ceremony featured a lecture on leadership and infrastructure development delivered by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief (Barr.) Nyesom Wike, and attracted dignitaries from across the country.

The achievement marks a significant addition to Dr. Asu’s academic and professional credentials, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and capacity development in public finance, strategic management, and disaster risk governance.

Following the award, congratulatory messages reportedly poured in from colleagues, associates, and stakeholders within and outside Nigeria, celebrating her latest accomplishment.

The Ph.D. comes months after Dr. Asu received an honorary doctorate in Leadership and Financial Management from the American Management University, United States, further enhancing her profile as a finance professional and public sector administrator.

NDDC Director of Finance and Accounts, Dr. Kunemofa Asu, has earned a Ph.D. in Disaster Risk Management from UNIPORT, marking another major academic achievement in her distinguished public service career.

The Director of Finance and Accounts at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Kunemofa Asu, has added another academic milestone to her distinguished career following the conferment of a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Disaster Risk Management by the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT).

Dr. Asu was formally awarded the doctorate during the university’s 36th Combined Convocation Ceremony held on Saturday at the M&W Convocation Arena in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The convocation ceremony featured a lecture on leadership and infrastructure development delivered by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief (Barr.) Nyesom Wike, and attracted dignitaries from across the country.

The achievement marks a significant addition to Dr. Asu’s academic and professional credentials, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and capacity development in public finance, strategic management, and disaster risk governance.

Following the award, congratulatory messages reportedly poured in from colleagues, associates, and stakeholders within and outside Nigeria, celebrating her latest accomplishment.

The Ph.D. comes months after Dr. Asu received an honorary doctorate in Leadership and Financial Management from the American Management University, United States, further enhancing her profile as a finance professional and public sector administrator.

With more than two decades of experience in financial management and governance, Dr. Asu has played key roles in advancing fiscal accountability and development-focused initiatives within the NDDC, contributing to efforts aimed at promoting sustainable growth across the Niger Delta region.

Her academic qualifications also include a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the National Open University of Nigeria and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from Rivers State University.

A Fellow of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) and the Institute of Strategic Management, Nigeria (ISMN), Dr. Asu is also affiliated with several professional bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered), the Association of Chartered Certified System Accountants, and the Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Risk Management Institute.

A native of Bayelsa State, Dr. Asu is widely regarded by associates as a dedicated public servant whose leadership style is anchored on integrity, professionalism, and service. Her latest academic achievement is being celebrated as a testament to her commitment to excellence in public administration and development.

more than two decades of experience in financial management and governance, Dr. Asu has played key roles in advancing fiscal accountability and development-focused initiatives within the NDDC, contributing to efforts aimed at promoting sustainable growth across the Niger Delta region.

Her academic qualifications also include a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the National Open University of Nigeria and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from Rivers State University.

A Fellow of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) and the Institute of Strategic Management, Nigeria (ISMN), Dr. Asu is also affiliated with several professional bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered), the Association of Chartered Certified System Accountants, and the Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Risk Management Institute.

A native of Bayelsa State, Dr. Asu is widely regarded by associates as a dedicated public servant whose leadership style is anchored on integrity, professionalism, and service. Her latest academic achievement is being celebrated as a testament to her commitment to excellence in public administration and development.