By Chibuike Nwabuko
Abuja (Sundiata Post) – Former President Goodluck Jonathan will this weekend host the University of Port Harcourt alumni set of 1981 reunion in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital.
Jonathan, who is an alumnus and a pioneer graduating student of the federal institution will alongside other of his former school mates, participate in reunion activities scheduled to start today (Thursday) November 25 to Saturday 27, 2021.
A statement from the media office of the former president signed by Mr Ikechukwu Eze stated that activities lined up for the programme include a lecture, an excursion and a dinner and award night.
According to the statement, the reunion programme is part of activities of the alumni aimed at fostering bond among old classmates and a platform to deliberate on issues affecting their alma matter and give back to the school and society in general.
It also indicates that Prof Ebiegberi Alagoa, pioneer deputy vice chancellor of the university of port Harcourt will serve as the guest lecturer for the conference scheduled for 10 am on Saturday while the Governor of Bayelsa State, Sen. Douye Diri, an alumnus of the School will serve as special guest of honour.
Sundiata Post recalls that University of Port Harcourt located in Rivers state, was established in 1975 as University College, but was upgraded to a full-fledged university in 1977.
The school popularly called Uniport has over the years groomed many illustrious leaders and trailblazers of international repute.
The reunion is meant to encourage young and upcoming generations on the power of education.
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