UNIPORT Set to Inaugurate 10th SUG Senate

UNIPORT Set to Inaugurate 10th SUG Senate

UNIPORT Set to Inaugurate 10th SUG Senate

The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) is finalized to officially inaugurate the 10th Senate of the Student Representative Council (SRC). The ceremony will induct all duly elected and nominated senators representing faculties, hostels, and off-campus constituencies.

The inauguration is scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Faculty of Social Sciences Auditorium.

Distinguished Guests and Leadership

The event will be attended by the university’s top management and student leadership, including:

Prof. Owunari Abraham Georgewill, Vice-Chancellor.

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Prof. Chima Nwokocha, Dean of Student Affairs.

Sen. Walson Amaechi Tonye, SUG President.

Sen. Bestman D.I. Ayebaye, Senate President.

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Sen. Uranta Donald Godwin, Deputy Senate President.

The ceremony marks the formal commencement of legislative duties for the new session. According to a statement signed by the Senate President, Sen. Bestman Ayebaye Desmond Ilegimokuma, the 10th Senate is committed to reinforcing "effective representation, accountability, and student-centered governance" within the UNIPORT community.

Stakeholders view this inauguration as a pivotal step in maintaining the democratic structures of the student body and ensuring that student interests are prioritized in university decision-making processes.