Rivers State University VC, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, Honoured with "Eze Obutor I" Title by Ancient Ahoada Kingdom

In a ceremony of significant cultural and academic resonance held today, Monday, December 29, 2025, the Vice-Chancellor of Rivers State University (RSU), Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, was conferred with the revered traditional title of “Eze Obutor I of Ancient Ahoada Kingdom.”

The honour was bestowed by His Royal Majesty, King Noble Friday Uwoh, the Paramount Ruler of the Ancient Ahoada Kingdom.

Speaking during the conferment ceremony, King Uwoh highlighted that the recognition was in acknowledgment of Prof. Zeb-Obipi’s stellar contributions to educational development in the region. Specifically, the monarch cited the positive socio-economic impact on the host community following the strategic establishment of the University’s satellite campus in the Ahoada area.

In his acceptance speech, a visibly grateful Prof. Zeb-Obipi expressed profound gratitude to the King, the council of chiefs, and the people of the Ancient Ahoada Kingdom. He framed the chieftaincy title not merely as an award, but as a "call to higher responsibility and service."

The Vice-Chancellor affirmed that the honour was deeply appreciated by his family, community, and the entire university administration, which he accepts as a renewed commitment to greater service to God and humanity.