Blessing Didia Is New Vice Chancellor Of Rivers State Varsity

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike on Thursday appointed Prof. Blessing Didia as the acting Vice Chancellor of the state’s University of Science and Technology.

Mr Opunabo Inko-Tariah, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the governor, announced the appointment in a statement in Port Harcourt.

Inko-Tariah said that Wike also approved the appointment of Prof. Boma Oruwari as acting Deputy Vice Chancellor of the institution.

The statement said that the approval of the appointments was in exercise of the governor’s powers as Visitor to the university.

“Both appointments are sequel to the expiration of the tenure of Prof. Barineme Fakae as Vice Chancellor and take effect from July 31, 2015,’’ it said.