New year message from the Vice Chancellor UNIPORT, Prof Owunari Georgewill

NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR, PROF. OWUNARI ABRAHAM GEORGEWILL TO ALL STAFF, STUDENTS, FRIENDS, DONORS AND STAKEHOLDERS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT.

We have jubilantly entered the year 2023 and It is with gratitude to God that we warmly give a Happy New Year shout out to our esteemed members of staff, students, friends, donors and stakeholders.

The University in retrospect cannot but appreciate you all for the strategic initiatives, ceaseless efforts and goodwill donations. We accomplished so much because we worked as a team.

Another year is here again and it is time for intentional processes that will aid us to emerge on global academic platforms.

Yes we had various notable achievements and meritorious awards in 2022 but we are looking forward to a more prosperous university with a renewed zest and incredible capabilities for global relevance.

We therefore urge members of staff, students, and other stakeholders of the University of Port Harcourt to leverage on our collective strength and strive for stability and competence on the job in line with international best practices of this Info-Tech age. To do this, staff must endeavour to update their skills and get ready for the flight to global best practices.

Let’s turn a new chapter and with hope and patience and fill each blank day of the week with hardwork, wisdom, love and enthusiasm.

On behalf of the Governing Council and the University Management, We appreciate our Past Vice-Chancellors Professors Sylvanus Cookey, Kelsey Harrison , Theo Vincent, Nimisoere Briggs, Don Baridam, Joseph Ajienka, Ndowa Lale for their passion and impact, We would like to also appreciate our distinguished Alumni Dr. Goodluck Jonathan GCFR, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi, Gov. Nyesom Wike, Chief Timipre Sylva and others, our indefatigable friends, our honorary doctoral awardees Prof. Nimi Briggs, Sir Chukwudozie Daniel OON, Dr. Richard Nyong OON and several others whose impact have improved our institution. The University of Port Harcourt celebrates you all and wishes you a fresh start with renewed energy and confidence throughout the New Year.

To our esteemed members of staff and students we celebrate you all and await your return on campus on Tuesday 3rd January, 2023.

God’s Grace see us through the New Year

Professor Owunari Abraham Georgewill, FRSB, FIIA, FWASOT, FCSI, FFs, FWASOP, FIHSC
Vice-Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt

Sunday, January 1, 2023

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