Tinubu appoints Maritime University President Dite Spiff as honorary doctorate of Tompolo Bag
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday appointed His Royal Highness King Seriya II of Amanyanabo, Alfred Papapuriye Ditte-Spiff of Toun Blas Kingdom, Bayelsa State, as the Chancellor of the Nigeria Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko, south-west Warri. Delta State Local Government Area.
The event was part of activities to commemorate the university’s first convocation ceremony on campus.
President Tinubu was represented by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo.
As part of the convocation ceremony, the university awarded the Doctor of Philosophy of Education (Honoris Kausa) to former extremist leader Oweijide Government Senior Chief Ekpempolo, also known as Tompolo, and the Doctor of Letters to King Alfred Papapuleye Ditte-Spiff. . their contribution to the growth and development of the university;
After taking over as Rector, King Alfred Paparie Ditte-Spiff pledged to ensure the transformation of NMU into a world-leading university.
In his convocation address, Rector Tinubu said he recognized the university’s vision to be the maritime institution of first choice for all those seeking to build a career in the maritime industry and contribute to job creation. . and wealth in a competitive global maritime economy.
He expressed optimism that the university would record great achievements in the area of building the country’s capacity in maritime technology and business, in line with global best practices that would place Nigeria in the list of great maritime economies in the world. I expressed my point of view.
“I am not ignorant of the challenges and constraints that this university currently faces. Such challenges and constraints are not uncommon in the early stages of any institution. I assure you that we will continue to do our best to ensure your needs are met,” the President said.
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Source: dailypost.ng