UNIPORT Implements White Paper Recommendations, Reconstitutes Board of Uniport Investments Limited

The University of Port Harcourt has commenced implementation of key recommendations from the Presidential White Paper on the Visitation Panel Report, alongside directives from the 17th Governing Council, aimed at strengthening governance, enhancing revenue generation, and driving institutional growth.

As part of this initiative, the University has reconstituted the Board of Uniport Investments Limited (UIL). The new Board, inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Professor Owunari Georgewill, is chaired by Chief (Hon.) Mene Kadilo Kabari. Other members include the Registrar, Dr. Gloria Chindah; the Bursar, Dr. Godspower Obah; University Librarian, Professor Helen Emasealu; Council Representative, Professor Glory Amadi; and the Head of Legal Unit, Barrister Inko Tariah, who serves as Company Secretary and Legal Adviser. The Managing Director, Professor Micah Leyira, a seasoned Accounting expert, will be supported by representatives from Senate and Congregation.

The Presidential White Paper underscores the need for UIL’s financial autonomy while maintaining the University’s strategic interest in its ownership and administration. UIL is expected to operate as a private-sector–driven revenue generator and oversee all business concerns of the institution.

The 17th Governing Council, led by Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, mandated the University Management to ensure strict adherence to the White Paper’s provisions and to revitalize UIL. During the inauguration, the Vice Chancellor dissolved all existing task forces to prevent operational conflicts and charged the new Board to foster teamwork and deliver measurable results, assuring full support from University Management.

In his remarks, Chairman Mene Kadilo Kabari, a former CTC Chairman of Gokana LGA in Rivers State and respected traditional ruler, expressed gratitude to the Governing Council and Management for their confidence. He pledged to implement reforms aimed at improving operational efficiency and revenue contributions of UIL, emphasizing the Board’s readiness to commence work immediately under the leadership of the Managing Director and the collective expertise of its members.

The University community congratulates the new Board on their appointment and anticipates significant improvements in the management and growth of Uniport Investments Limited.