Professor Rim-Rukeh Akpofure
Ovedhe Hezekiah -Warri
The Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), Professor Rim-Rukeh Akpofure, has said that FUPRE will remain a specialized institution even as management would ensure it worked in collaboration with stakeholders to accomplish its vision and mission.
Professor Akpofure, said this at the weekend while playing host to members of Okotie-Eboh Grammar School Old Boys Association (OGSOBA), Warri branch in his office.
He said that with the active cooperation of all stakeholders as enshrined in the Establishment Act of the University, the institution will live up to its billing of being a specialized institution.
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Akpofure who was virtually elated by the courtesy call of the old boys, relived memories of his days as a student in Okotie-Eboh Grammar School, Sapele where he graduated in 1979, coming out in flying colours before proceeding to the University.
“Without equivocation I am elated, this marks a watershed, it shows that I have a root. I am happy to be associated with Okotie-Eboh Grammar School, Sapele.
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“I am using this opportunity to call on all to contribute to their quota to the development of their Alma Mata. From now more than ever before, I will be more committed to the association, attend meetings and meet up with all obligations to the association.”
Presenting a plaque to Prof. Akpofure, Engr Felix Brinemugha, Acting President,
Okotie-Eboh Grammar School Old Boys Association (OGSOBA), Warri branch, congratulated the Vice Chancellor on his appointment, and prayed God to give him wisdom to pilot the affairs of the specialized institution.
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