SDU’s Future Depends On Shared Commitment, Oborevwori Tells Stakeholders
GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori has called on the Southern Delta University community and its host communities to support Professor Sunny Awhefeada as he assumes leadership of the institution.
Oborevwori made the call while congratulating Awhefeada on his appointment as Vice-Chancellor of the university in Ozoro. He expressed optimism that the professor’s scholarship and administrative experience would help move SDU towards greater academic achievements.
The governor’s message came through the Commissioner for Higher Education, Professor Nyerhovwo Tonukari, at a reception held in Awhefeada’s honour at Don Rose Event Centre, Ughelli. The gathering followed a thanksgiving Mass at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
Among those present were Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, and Professor Samuel Asagba, Vice-Chancellor of Delta State University, Abraka. Other dignitaries and members of the academic community also attended.
Delivering the governor’s message, Tonukari described the appointment as an important step in the university’s development. He said Awhefeada possessed the experience, academic credentials and leadership qualities needed to strengthen the institution.
In addition, Tonukari portrayed the new vice-chancellor as a humble and forward-looking scholar capable of building on the university’s foundation. He expressed confidence that Awhefeada could help expand SDU’s contributions to teaching, research and innovation.
Nevertheless, the governor emphasised that effective university leadership requires more than the efforts of a vice-chancellor. He urged university management, lecturers, students, host communities and other stakeholders to work together in pursuit of the institution’s goals.
Oborevwori wished Awhefeada wisdom, good health and success throughout his tenure. He maintained that cooperation among the university’s stakeholders would be vital to establishing SDU as a respected centre of academic excellence.
The governor also reiterated his administration’s commitment to education and human capital development. Ultimately, he said, stronger educational institutions would equip young people with the knowledge and skills they need while contributing to Delta State’s long-term progress.
