RSUST 28th Convocation Lecture

It was another day of excitement as the 28^th convocation ceremony of the Rivers State University of Science and Technology draws closer. A convocation lecture was presented

by PROF. WILLIE OKOWA (Professor of Economics)
Titled: Science And Technology In The Post Oil Development Of Rivers State: The Place of Rivers State University Of Science And Technology.

The lecture was presented after an opening prayer was administered by the Registrar Mrs. Daba Constance Odimabo, University Anthem by RSUST mass choir and the congregation, opening remark by the chairman Prof. Joseph A. Ajienka, welcome address by the AG. Vice chancellor Prof. Blessing  Didia, remarks by the Pro. Chancellor and chairman governing council, citation on guest speaker by the chairman of the convocation lecture sub-committee, followed by the convocation lecture proper.

The lecture started with a brief introduction where the seven sections of the lecture were outlined as follows:

THE INTRODUCTION

THE CONCEPT OF DEVELOPMENT. Where Millennium goals and targets were his main focus.

ACHIEVING DEVELOPMENT: GENERAL PRINCIPLE. In this section, the likes of Sir Arthur Lewis the first and only black Nobel laureate in Economics and a leading Development Economist of the 20^th century identified three critical proximate determinants of Economic growth and development.

ACHIEVING DEVELOPMENT IN RIVERS STATE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE NIGERIAN REALITY. Here he pointed out the right to manage and control ones environment is a guaranteed right with a true Federal system. 

POST-OIL DEVELOPMENT OF RIVERS STATE which includes (i) The need to institutionalize a true fiscal federation for the country (ii) The need to reduce leakages from the government purse particularly in terms of strengthening the war against corruption, etc. 

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN OUR LIVES; THE PLACE OF RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. In this aspect, He pointed out the three key functions of the University which are Research, Teaching and Community service. He also laid emphasis on human capital development, fabrication of simple tools and machinery, refocusing on relevant research, and entrepreneurial education.

The seventh was the concluding remarks by Prof. Willie Okowa

Furthermore, were the presentations of lecture Monograph and gifts to the Ag. Vice Chancellor by the school Registrar Mrs. Constance Odimabo, followed by remarks by the Special Guest of Honour and the Honourable Commissioner of Education Rivers State Prof. Kaniye Ebeku whom was duly represented.

Vote of thanks was taken by the Chairman of the Senate Ceremonial Committee and closing prayers by the Acting Bursar Mr. Kennedy Sam Abraham.

The Convocation Ceremony continues tomorrow Friday 8^th April, 2016 with cultural presentation by 12 noon at Amphitheatre and a Cocktail Party by 5:00pm at the Vice Chancellor’s Lodge.

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