Rivers state, Port Harcourt – Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state has appointed Justice Mary Odili (rtd) as the pro-chancellor and chairman of the governing council of the Rivers State University (RSU).
This came as Fubara reconstituted the governing councils of the state’s tertiary institutions: the RSU and the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Channels TV reported.
The governor also approved the appointment of a former Super Eagles striker and former Rivers state attorney-general and commissioner of justice, Adokiye Amasiemaka, as the pro-chancellor and chairman of the governing council of the IAUE, Leadership reported.
The secretary to the state government, Tammy Danagogo, confirmed the development via a statement signed on Monday, February 26.
According to the aide, Governor Fubara also appointed Barrister Mela Oforibika, Chukwuma Chinwo, Esq., Adata Bio-Briggs, Esq., Dr Jonathan Nimi Hart, Ngo Martins-Yellowe and Dr. Robinson Ewoh to serve as members of the board.
Other governing council members are Dr. Nancy Nwankwo, Dr. Igoni William-Park and Mr. Ogbugbu Barisua.
Recall that the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Wike, had anointed Fubara to succeed him as the state governor.
However, barely six months after Fubara got into office, he fell apart with his known political godfather, fuelling the current political crisis in Rivers state.
Fubara’s appointment has generated mixed reactions on X . Legit.ng captured some of their opinions below.
@officiabishop tweeted:
Fubara Appoints Justice Odili, Amiesimaka Pro-Chancellors Rivers Varsities pic.twitter.com/mLchRgFd8g
— Channels Television (@channelstv) February 26, 2024
“You finally subdued Wike in Rivers….well done Mr. governor.”
@MudiagaEsiekpe tweeted:
“Great. I love this man.”
@igweigwe71 tweeted:
“She succesfully took out Wike after they finished the 2023 racket job.. Smart Mbaise woman.”
@Connectwithkant tweeted:
“We know the game.”
@Youngsixtus1 tweeted:
“Amazing one Mr governor.”
@osia1231 tweeted:
“Power is power.”
