His Excellency Governor Nyesom Wike pronounced Scholarship and Cash reward to the best graduating students
The Rivers State Governor His Excellency, Chief Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, GSSRS, POS Africa generously announced a reward of scholarship to the best graduating student to further her studies to any level in any part of the world. In addition, he pronounced a cash reward of N5 Million Naira each to the best graduating student in each department and supported the university with the pledge for infrastructure development.
The “Special Visitor” His Excellency, Chief Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, GSSRS, POS(Africa) Executive Governor of Rivers State in his address thanked the Chancellor, the Pro Chancellor, the Council and Members of Senate of this great university for finding him worthy to receive this Honorary Doctorate of Science (Honoris Causa). “I accept the Honor with delightful heart full of gratitude”, he said. He acknowledged that this honor carries a corresponding responsibility for him to use his position to continue to advance humanity’s cause for peace and progress as well as to support the lofty aspirations of this university. “I wish to assure you all that I’ll carry the torch of this university with pride and dignity and continue to do my best for our state, our people and our country”, he said
He further stated that education is not just a foundation of development, it is a surest and the most potent way to empower every individual. Today’s graduation underscores the fact that the vision and mission of this university has started coming into full manifestation and justifies the Rivers State Government’s investment in the development of both the university and the youths of Rivers State.
He also commended the entire staff and management of the university for their hard work and the sacrifices that have enabled them to progress the university to today’s historic achievement. Finally, he congratulated the graduating students for the success they’ve attained in completing their degree program in this university.
The Rivers State Governor His Excellency, Chief Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, GSSRS, POS Africa generously announced a reward of scholarship to the best graduating student to further her studies to any level in any part of the world. In addition, he pronounced a cash reward of N5 Million Naira each to the best graduating student in each department and supported the university with the pledge for infrastructure development.
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