Diri Appoints New Governing Council For NDU

 Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has approved the appointment of a new Governing Council for the Niger Delta University (NDU), Wilberforce Island, Amassoma, as part of efforts to strengthen the institution's administration and enhance its academic development.

According to the approval, renowned academic, Prof. Steven Odiowei, will serve as Chairman of the Governing Council, while several distinguished professionals and academics have been appointed as members.

The newly constituted Governing Council comprises:

- Prof. Steven Odiowei — Chairman

- Dr. Timi Johnson — Member

- Barr. (Mrs.) Biobelemoye Charles Onyema, mni — Member

- Prof. Barclays Ayakoroma — Member

- Prof. Francis Sikoki — Member

- Barr. Warmate Jones Idikio — Member

- Dr. Ibilate Benson Dadigi — Member

- Prof. Allen Agih (Vice Chancellor) — Member

- Prof. Tombara Kingdom (Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration) — Member

- Prof. Jonah Akekere (Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics) — Member

The appointments take immediate effect and are expected to provide strategic leadership and policy direction for the continued growth and development of the university.

Governor Diri expressed confidence in the capacity of the appointees to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of the institution and the realization of its academic objectives.

Niger Delta University, located on Wilberforce Island in Amassoma, remains one of the foremost higher institutions in the Niger Delta region, playing a critical role in human capital development and research.

The Governor congratulated the newly appointed Chairman and members of the Governing Council and wished them a successful tenure.