Rivers State Governor and Visitor of the Rivers State University, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has again sacked the Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University, Prof Blessing Chimezie Didia of his appointment with immediate effect.
A statement issued by the permanent Secretary ministry of Education Rivers state Dagogo Adonye Hart said the governor also relieved the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Professor Magnus Oruwari of his appointment.
The statement added that Governor Wike has approved the appointment of Professor Opuenebo B. Owei, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics) as the Acting Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University.
The Statement also informed that Governor Wike has suspended the ongoing employment exercise at the university and that a committee has been set up to investigate the employment exercise and report to the Rivers State Governor in two weeks.