OKERENKOKO, Delta State – The Nigeria Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko, has recorded a milestone with the appointment of Professor Flora Tobolayefa Oluwafemi as the new Vice-Chancellor of the institution, a development that has been met with widespread joy, renewed hope, and overwhelming support from staff members across the university community.
In a statement officially released on behalf of the entire staff of the university, Engr. Dr. Paul Tamaragaibi Elijah, who serves as the Director of Quality Assurance and Quality Control and the Representative of the Academic Congregation in the Governing Council, conveyed the staff’s heartfelt congratulations to the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor.
The statement described Professor Oluwafemi’s emergence as a timely and well-deserved elevation, acknowledging her impeccable track record in academia, her integrity, and her earlier role as the Foundation Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the university.
Describing the development as both “historic and well-deserved,” the NMU workforce hailed Professor Oluwafemi’s emergence as a source of renewed hope and direction for the university community.
“Your distinguished academic journey, integrity, and foundational service as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) give staff members across all levels of this institution confidence in your capacity to lead NMU into a new era,” the statement noted.
The staff reaffirmed their readiness to support her vision and work together towards academic distinction, innovation, and global relevance.
Below is the full congratulatory message:
As the duly elected Representative of the Academic Congregation in the Governing Council of Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, and in my capacity as the Director of Quality Assurance and Quality Control, I, Engr. Dr. Paul Tamaragaibi Elijah, in this unified capacity and on behalf of the entire NMU community, extend my heartfelt congratulations to Professor Flora Tobolayefa Oluwafemi on her historic and well-deserved appointment as Vice-Chancellor.
Your emergence at such a pivotal moment in the life of this great institution has brought renewed hope, excitement, and a strong sense of direction to the NMU family. From students to faculty, from technical staff to administrators—there is a shared sense of joy and confidence in the future that your leadership promises.
Professor Oluwafemi, your distinguished academic career, your integrity, and your previous service as the Foundation Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) have made your appointment not only meritorious but deeply reassuring. You are a symbol of continuity, excellence, and the kind of transformational leadership our university earnestly desires.
As a community that believes in progress through partnership, we are not only excited to work with you—we are fully committed to walking this journey with you. We trust your leadership will usher in a new era of institutional growth, academic distinction, industry relevance, and global recognition for Nigeria Maritime University.
On this global stage, we raise our collective voice to say: Congratulations, Professor Flora Tobolayefa Oluwafemi. We stand with you. We believe in your vision. And together, we will build a greater NMU.
