DELCOM Congratulates Professors Eboh, Awhefeada, Ogwezi, Obukadata on Elevation to VC, DVC Positions
The Director-General of the Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr. (Barr.) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has congratulated Prof. Eric Eboh, Prof. Sunny Awhefeada, Prof. Joyce Ogwezi, and Prof. Presley Obukadata on their well-deserved elevations to the positions of Vice Chancellors and Deputy Vice Chancellors in the nation’s ivory towers.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Dr. Oghenesivbe commended the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for recognizing the invaluable contributions of the four distinguished scholars.
He noted that the appointments include Prof. Eric Eboh as Vice Chancellor of the University of Delta, Prof. Sunny Awhefeada as Vice Chancellor of Southern Delta University, Prof. Joyce Ogwezi as Deputy Vice Chancellor of Dennis Osadebey University, and Prof. Presley Obukadata as Deputy Vice Chancellor of Southern Delta University.
Oghenesivbe further observed that Professors Ogwezi and Obukadata have made significant contributions to the advancement of Mass Communication, as well as to the successes recorded at the Delta State Strategic Communication Workshop, an annual flagship capacity-building programme for political appointees, media professionals, and social media influencers.
The Bureau Chief particularly commended Prof. Ogwezi for her consistent role as a trainer and Chief Trainer at DELCOM, a contribution that earned her the affectionate title, “Mama DELCOM.” He added that members of the DELCOM family, spanning the 2019 to 2025 cohorts, deeply appreciate her impactful training and wish her continued success in her new role.
The Bureau Chief also praised the Honourable Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Nyerhovwo Tonukari, for his invaluable contributions and strong alignment with Governor Oborevwori’s education policy, encapsulated in the MORE Agenda.
“DELCOM celebrates Professors Eboh, Awhefeada, Ogwezi, and Obukadata on their well-deserved elevations to the prestigious positions of Vice Chancellors and Deputy Vice Chancellors at the University of Delta, Agbor; Southern Delta University, Ozoro; and Dennis Osadebey University, Asaba, respectively.
“Under the leadership of Governor Oborevwori, educational standards and infrastructure development across the state’s tertiary institutions have recorded remarkable progress. This is both heartwarming and a testament to the administration’s commitment to excellence,” Oghenesivbe stated.
