Former Deputy Provost, College of Health Sciences, Professor Owunari Georgewill, has emerged the ninth Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt. Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council, Senator Andrew Uchendu, made this public while announcing the outcome of the interview conducted by the Joint Council and Senate Selection Board which was approved by the Governing Council following its meeting on Friday, July 2, 2021.
According to the Chairman of Council, 16 candidates submitted applications for appointment into the exalted position of the Vice-Chancellor out of which 12 of them were interviewed.
The rigorous process produced Professor Georgewill as the most qualified candidate for the position.
