Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling challenges across all campuses of the Rivers State University.
Speaking at the university’s combined 37th and 38th convocation ceremony on Saturday, the Governor said the state’s 2026 budget will give priority to the institution’s infrastructure and academic needs. His remarks come days after some students from the Emohua campus were kidnapped—a development he said underscores the urgent need for improved security and a better learning environment.
Governor Fubara also charged graduating students to become job creators, while urging the university management to intensify focus on research, innovation, and technological advancement. 
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, announced that the university has admitted 4,000 new students and secured full accreditation for all its academic programmes. He described the achievement as a major milestone in strengthening the institution’s credibility.
Pro-Chancellor, Okey Wali (SAN), commended the Governor for his continued support and unveiled a five-year Strategic Development Plan aimed at positioning the university as a globally competitive institution.
Chancellor of the university, Justice Sidi Mohammad, called on tertiary institutions across the country to fully embrace emerging technologies and artificial intelligence to meet global standards.
A total of 13,242 students graduated at the ceremony, including 157 First Class degree holders, 2,587 Second Class Upper graduates, and 6,275 in the Second Class Lower category.
