NEW LEADERSHIP AT NIGERIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY (NMU): PROF. OLUWAFEMI FLORA TOBOLAYEFA TAKES THE HELM

 

🎓 NEW LEADERSHIP AT NIGERIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY (NMU): PROF. OLUWAFEMI FLORA TOBOLAYEFA TAKES THE HELM

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In a historic and symbolic transition of leadership, the Nigerian Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko, Delta State, officially welcomed its new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwafemi Flora Tobolayefa, who took over the reins of the prestigious maritime institution from the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Professor Emmanuel Munakurogha Adigio, during a handover ceremony held at the University's Vice Chancellor’s Conference Hall on Tuesday, 24th June 2025.

The solemn yet hopeful event marked the beginning of a new chapter in the administration and academic progression of the Nigerian Maritime University — a federal institution known for its specialized focus on maritime education, research, and national development in the Niger Delta region.

🌟 A Respected Scholar Steps In

Professor Oluwafemi Flora Tobolayefa, a distinguished academic and administrative technocrat, assumes office with a wealth of experience in higher education leadership, research, and institutional transformation. Her emergence as the new Vice-Chancellor comes at a time when the university is striving for greater global visibility, industry relevance, and infrastructural advancement.

In her inaugural remarks, Prof. Tobolayefa expressed heartfelt appreciation to the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, the Governing Council, and all stakeholders of NMU. She promised to consolidate the gains made by her predecessor while introducing innovations that would further elevate the institution’s standing both nationally and internationally.

“This is not just a handover of files, but a handover of vision, responsibility, and shared dreams for the future of our great university. I am humbled and honored by this opportunity to serve,” – Prof. Tobolayefa.

🙌 A Gracious Exit by Professor Emmanuel Adigio

Professor Emmanuel Munakurogha Adigio, the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, was applauded for his sterling leadership throughout his tenure, which saw remarkable growth in academic programs, student population, infrastructural development, and strong partnerships with international maritime institutions.

In his farewell address, Prof. Adigio reflected on the challenges and triumphs of his administration, commending the university community for their support and resilience. He encouraged the incoming Vice-Chancellor to build on the foundation laid and to drive the university towards global excellence.

“My time at NMU has been a journey of service and transformation. I am confident that Professor Tobolayefa will take this university to even greater heights,” – Prof. Adigio.

🛳️ Charting the Future of Maritime Education

The Nigerian Maritime University plays a critical role in developing maritime capacity in Nigeria and the West African sub-region. With a renewed leadership structure, the university is poised to attract more local and international collaborations, boost maritime research, and promote indigenous participation in the global blue economy.

Observers and stakeholders across the Niger Delta and beyond have hailed the leadership transition as smooth, dignified, and promising for the university’s future.

Global Egberi Media International celebrates this new dawn at NMU and wishes Professor Oluwafemi Flora Tobolayefa a successful and impactful tenure as the new Vice-Chancellor.

📸 Images from the handover ceremony:

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