Wike sacks VC, DVC of Rivers varsity

Rivers State Governor and Visitor of the Rivers State University, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has relieved the Vice-Chancellor of the Rivers State University, Prof Blessing Chimezie Didia, of his appointment with immediate effect.

Also relieved of his appointment was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Magnus Oruwari.

In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by the Special Assistant to the Governor on electronic media, Simeon Nwakaudu, the governor also approved the appointment of Prof. Opuenebo B. Owei, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics), as the Acting Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University

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The Statement added that Governor Wike had suspended the ongoing employment exercise at the university.

Also, a committee has been set up to investigate the employment exercise and report to the Rivers State Governor in two weeks.

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