PRE-DEGREE/CERTIFICATE REGISTRATION/SCHOOL FEES

THIS WEEK IN RETROSPECT IN THE UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT ( Monday 20th – Friday 24th November, 2023 )

_The following events took place in the University from Monday 20th, - Friday 24th, November, 2023._

1.  As we open new vistas of intellectual based partnership, we received Dr. Donovan Stanberry of the University of West Indies, Mona Campus Jamaica and his Team on an Exchange and Linkage visit to the University and we had very fruitful discussions on mutual benefits.

2. It was a delight to declare open the maiden ASUU Uniport Inter-Faculty 2023 Games. The games featuring varieties of sporting activities in tracks and fields, football competition and indoor games had faculties compete amongst themselves. The idea of the competition was to promote fitness, improve health and provide an avenue for social recreation amongst academics. We encouraged all participating faculties to use the event to forge healthy relationships.

3. In recognition of the changing narrative occasioned by Information Technology (I.T) in our workplaces and our commitment to appropriate staff training and development, we commenced the Train-the-Trainer ICT workshop facilitated by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUnd).

4. We received the National Universities Commission (NUC) Team for the accreditation of the Department of Environmental Education, Faculty of Education. We are glad to report that it was a seamless accreditation process and we have also received the report of the team at the exit meeting.

5. The University recently commenced an annual Innovation Week to showcase and support innovations from staff and students. As part of the gains for the just concluded 2023 Innovation Week, three (3) students of the University whose research works were adjudged to be highly innovative have been chosen to participate in the innovation exhibition and workshop in Nairobi, Kenya.

6. We had the opportunity to lead other members of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigeria Universities (CVCNU) on behalf of the Chairman of CVCNU, Prof. Salami on a condolence visit to the Niger Delta University on the death of late Professor Gowon Edoumiekumo, former Vice-Chancellor of the Niger Delta University who also served as the Chairman of CVCNU. The Committee condoled with the entire Management, Staff and Students of the University and family of the deceased.

7. We participated in the Stakeholders Engagement and Sensitization Programme on the establishment of the National Education Repository and Databank System and the National Policy for its Implementation organized by the National Universities Commission for all Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities. 

8. The Student Union, commenced her Week with a jean carnival. The weeklong event will enable the student community to undertake social and recreational activities. We urged the student body and community to conduct their activities in an orderly manner as the University Management will frown at anti-social behaviours.
We also charged the student body to conduct free, fair and credible elections and ensure peaceful transition.

9. As a way of reporting our modest achievements, challenges and prospects, we convened an emergency 74th meeting of Congregation to inform members of staff of the positive actions of the University Management towards improving staff welfare

  
We appreciate the roles you all played at your various designated units during the week under review.

Thank you and have a great weekend.

*Prof. Owunari A. Georgewill*, FRSB, FIIA, FWASOT, FCSI, FFs, FWASOP, FECRMI, FIARSA, FIHSC, DFCIHTMA.
Vice-Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt

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