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2024/2025 Academic Session Matriculation ceremony
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Item Students Matriculation(UAT Library, 2025-02-21) The University of Africa Toru OruaThe student matriculation ceremony marks an important milestone in your academic journey, symbolizing your official enrollment in our university community. This event is designed to welcome new students and celebrate their transition into higher education. During the ceremony, you will hear from university leaders, faculty, and fellow students, who will share insights about the opportunities and experiences that await you. Important information regarding academic expectations, available resources, and support services will be provided to help you navigate your new environment. This matriculation serves not only as a formal introduction to the university but also as an opportunity to connect with peers and begin building a supportive network. We encourage you to embrace this moment as the first step in your academic adventure. Welcome to the journey ahead!Item Pictorial highlights from the matriculation ceremony(UAT Library, 2025-02-21) The University of Africa Toru Orua Bayelsa StateItem 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮, 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝘂-𝗢𝗿𝘂𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗺𝗶 𝗘𝗯𝗼𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗵.(2025-06-05) The University of Africa Toru-Orua𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐄 Solomon Tamarabrakemi Ebobrah is a Professor of Law, with specialisation in International Human Rights Law and Public Law. An LLB graduate of the former Rivers State University of Science and Technology (now Rivers State University), he holds the BL certificate of the Nigerian Law School and is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association. Solomon Ebobrah also holds the LLM and LLD degrees as well as a Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE) of the University of Pretoria, South Africa where he is currently also a visiting Professor. A former two time Dean of Law at the Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Prof. Ebobrah has previously taught at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, the University of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the University of Copenhagen, Denmark and a host of other Universities. He also briefly served as a Senior Legal Officer at the AU's African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, Banjul, the Gambia. With research interests in the Law of International Institutions and Comparative Constitutional Law, Prof. Ebobrah has consulted for a number of international organisations including the African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights, Arusha, Tanzania and the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Abuja, Nigeria. He has also previously served as the Chairman of the Bayelsa State Law Review Committee as well as in other technical committees in Bayelsa State and at the Federal level. A prolific writer, Solomon Ebobrah is also editor in a number of international journals. Until his appointment as VC, he was the Director of the Institute for Niger Delta Studies, at Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island Bayelsa State.Item ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DONATES WRITING MATERIALS TO THE UNIVERSITY.(UAT Library, 2025-06-05) The University of Africa, Toru-OruaUNIVERSITY OF AFRICA TORU-ORUA (UAT), ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DONATES WRITING MATERIALS TO THE UNIVERSITY. Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 – Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State In a remarkable show of commitment to the growth and development of their alma mater, the University of Africa Toru-Orua (UAT) Alumni Association yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Professor Solomon T. Ebobrah at the VC's Board room. President Koufa Samuel Akpoabo-owei led the delegation to present white marker boards, packs of whiteboard markers, and dusters, aimed at supporting teaching and learning across the university. During the brief presentation ceremony, Mr. Koufa emphasized that the donation demonstrates the association’s commitment to contributing meaningfully to UAT’s academic growth and giving back to the institution that shaped its professional journey. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Solomon T. Ebobrah, expressed profound appreciation to the alumni for the kind gesture, noting that such acts of generosity and involvement are key to the university’s progress. He commended the association for taking a bold step in strengthening the relationship between the alumni body and the university management. The UAT Alumni Association continues to demonstrate strong leadership and commitment to promoting academic excellence and institutional pride at the University of Africa. Among the esteemed dignitaries present at the meeting were: Dr. Gowin Poi, Director, Directorate of Entrepreneurship, Advancement, and Linkages, Mr. Ekubo Jeremiah Patrick, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Mr. Abinayam Raphael, National Public Relations Officer (PRO), UAT Alumni Association, Mr. Avina Selekeodudu, National Assistant Secretary, UAT Alumni Association and Mrs. Faith Konyefa-Aforka, Public Relations Officer, UAT. Signed: _____________________________ Koufa, Samuel Akpoabo-Owei (Pioneer National President, UAT Alumni Association). Announcer: Abinayam Raphael (Pioneer National Public Relations Officer, UAT Alumni Association). UNITED BY UAT, BOUND BY RESPONSIBILITY!