UNIPORT VC Inaugurates Foundation Advisory Board, Tasks Members on Developmental Projects
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Professor Chike Princewill R. Chike, has inaugurated the University Foundation Advisory Board, urging members to leverage their professional networks, influence and connections to attract developmental projects and strategic partnerships to the institution.
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The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Professor Chike Princewill R. Chike, has inaugurated the University Foundation Advisory Board, urging members to leverage their professional networks, influence and connections to attract developmental projects and strategic partnerships to the institution.
Speaking during the inauguration, Professor Chike expressed confidence in the board’s ability to contribute meaningfully to the university’s growth and development, citing the calibre of individuals appointed to serve.
He said the composition of the board gave him confidence that the university would make significant progress, particularly in attracting resources and opportunities to support its development agenda.
“With the calibre of people on this Board, I have no fear that the University of Port Harcourt will be left behind in the development efforts of our time. I am confident that, working together, you will help attract projects, partnerships and other opportunities that will move the University forward,” he said.
Professor Chike urged members to regard their appointments as a call to service and an opportunity to contribute to the advancement of the university. He emphasised the need for them to deploy their expertise, relationships and access to relevant individuals, organisations and institutions to secure support for the university’s development priorities.
He noted that the university required strategic partnerships and external support to complement the management’s efforts to provide an enabling environment for teaching, learning, research and innovation.
The Vice-Chancellor also expressed his expectation that the board would work collaboratively with the university management to identify opportunities, build relationships with prospective partners and translate such engagements into tangible developmental outcomes.
Those inaugurated into the University Foundation Advisory Board are Joseph Akadesuo, Andy Wabali, Dr Stanley Lawson, Dr Shedrack Akolokwu, Dr Otonye Efebo, Dr Gift Worlu, Dr Innocent Barikor and Dr Patterson Ogon.
