15 Professors Vie for Rivers State University Vice-Chancellor Position

 The race for the Vice-Chancellor position at Rivers State University (RSU) has intensified as 15 distinguished professors have been shortlisted for the coveted role. 

The selection process, overseen by the university’s Governing Council, aims to appoint a successor to the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, whose tenure concludes later this year.

The shortlisted candidates represent a diverse array of academic disciplines, reflecting the university’s commitment to a comprehensive selection process. Among the contenders are:

• Prof. Adaobi Nwankwo (Faculty of Engineering)

• Prof. Chike Obi (Faculty of Science)

• Prof. Emeka Amadi (Faculty of Social Sciences)

• Prof. Grace Wodi (Faculty of Education)

• Prof. Tamuno Green (Faculty of Law)

Each candidate brings a wealth of experience in academia, research, and administration, having contributed significantly