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DELSU To Honour Oyobaire, Chukwuemeka In I6th Convocation Ceremony

Apr 25, 2024

By Onomiguren Agbamu

As part to mark her 16th convocation ceremony, Delta State University, Abraka to honour distinguished Nigerians, prof. Sam Oyobaire with an award of “Doctor of Letters” in recognition of his specific services to the university and also the best senior academic, prof. Chukwuemeka Peter Aloamaka as Emeritus professor the university for their services to the university and in humanity with distinction.

The Vice Chancellor, prof. Andy Ogochukuwu Egwunyenga disclosed this during a press conference at the main campus of the university, Abraka, Delta state.

Accounting to the VC, ” the 16th convocations to give honour to distinguished Nigerians who have served university and humanity with distinction over the years, adding that the Senate and council of Delta State University approved the honour to be conferred on these distinguished Nigerians”

The Vc noted that ” the convocation ceremony, Professor Sam Oyobaire will be awarded Doctor of Letters in recognition of specific services to Delta State University, the State, and Nigeria, adding the prof. Sam Oyobaire was chairman of the Governing Council of the University for eight years before becoming chairman.

He maintained that prof Oyobaire has been part of the university transformation in the last twenty years.was member of the governing council for over eight years.

The Vc also disclosed that the university will also honour one her very best Senior academics, Professor Chukwuemeka Peter Aloamaka as Emeritus Professor of the University, saying the deserving Professor Aloamaka is a distinguished professor of Human Physiology with over 40 years of experience in teaching, research and university administration.

While reeling out some of his achievements, the VC said , Delta State University has remained a stable community with uninterrupted academic programmes in the last five years, noting that the university’s relationship with the community and the state government remains excellent.

He said ” As a university, we remain true to our mandate of quality teaching, research, enterprise, and community service. Delta State University has continued to foster international collaboration and partnership with scientists and nations all over the world.”

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