Directorate of Student Affairs

The Student Affairs Unit (now Directorate of Student Affairs) has long existed in the Rivers State University, Nkpolu Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt. The aim of this Unit has been to cater for the welfare and wellbeing of the…

Directorate of Students Affairs

INTRODUCTION

The Student Affairs Unit (now Directorate of Student Affairs) has long existed in the Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt. The aim of this Unit has been to cater for the welfare and wellbeing of the students at all times; including student relations which is more volatile than staff matters. This implies that any failure to promptly attend to their complaints could lead to crisis in the University. This, no doubt, underscores the significanceof the Directorate of Student Affairs in the University. The Directorate is as old as the Establishment Unit of the University. It was initially a Unit under the Registry until 1983. Now it is part of the office of the Vice Chancellor.

Directorate of Students Affairs

ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE DIRECTORATE

i. Successful Conduct of e-voting in Student Union elections

ii. Introduction of workshop for elected officers of PGSA and SUG

iii.Improved the robust inauguration of elected officers of PGSA and SUG

iv. Introduction of Pre-NYSC MobilizationWorkshop for potential graduand

v. Proper and better co-ordination of orientation of fresh students

vi. Prompt mobilization of graduands for NYSC Programme

vii. Heightened involvement in the activities of Matriculation and Convocation Ceremonies

viii. Prompt allocation of Hostel Accommodation

ix. Effective co-ordination of hostel sanitation exercises

x. Proper control of food vendors on campus

xi. Alternative power supply through a generating set and inverter

xii. Putting the NDDC and FCMB luxury Hostels to use

xiii. Expansion and modern furnishing of Directorate Offices

xiv. Students’ Dialogue Centre (2020) with digital facilities and inverter for virtual meetings

xv. Absence of students’ unrest for a long time now

xvi. Clearance of backlog of students due for NYSC Mobilization

xvii. Won the best NYSC Mobilization exercise Institution.

xviii. New Hostel A was Completed Structured and Assigned to Special Students

xix. Migrated all the PG hostels for seamless online allocation

xx. Established a Central Christian worship center at the main campus that eliminated conflict in the use of classroom

xxi. Coordinated the renovations of PGSA Obio- Akpor, FCMB, Scholar-bay hostels and Hallow-Chamber

xxii. Facilitated and coordinated the purchase of SUG Coastal-bus

xxiii. Upgraded and Renovated Hostels C & H Games/Common-rooms to accommodate more students for Residence

xxiv. Restored and Renovated Hostels F & G Games/Common-rooms for students’ Catering Services

xxv. Introduced Staff Directorate Monthly Prayer Meeting

xxvi. Introduced DSA Hostel Monthly Prayer Meeting for Students, etc.

OBJECTIVES OF THE DIRECTORATE

To provide welfare services for the student, for peace and harmony with a view to enhance good learning environment for the achievement of the goals and objectives of RSU University.
To build a good working relationship with staff and students for the overall interest of the University, State and the Nation.

PROSPECTS OF THE DIRECTORATE

To build and maintain rubost working relationship with staff and studentsof RSU for the overall interest of the university, State and the Nation.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE DIRECTORATE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(a) Student Governance Services

(b) Orientation for Fresh Students

(d) NYSC Mobilization Services

(e) Guidance and Counselling Services

(f) Student Vendor Services

(g) Challenged Student Services

(h) Regulation and Protection Students’ Rights

(i) Sports and Social Services

(j) Student Corporate Relations Services

(k) Alumni Relations Services

(l) Student Environmental and Safety Services

(m) Student Disciplinary Matters

(n) Female Student Services

Prof. Bright C. Opara

Dean, Students Affairs

STAFF DATA

Staffs

Staff of Directorate of Student Affairs
Name	Role	Rank / designation	Area of expertise	Email
Akani, Bobby Okechukwu	Administrative Officer I	Administrative Officer I	—	[email protected]
Amadi Eunice Okwuchi	Senior Confidential Secretary	Senior Confidential Secretary	—	[email protected]
Ami, Faith Eruchi	Administrative Officer I	Administrative Officer I	—	[email protected]
Charles A. Douglas	Senior Patrolman/Orderly to DSA	Senior Patrolman/Orderly to DSA	—	[email protected]
Diikeogu, Roseline Chinedu	Administrative Officer I	Administrative Officer I	—	[email protected]
Dr. Nwaohali Augustine Okwu	Director/SAO	Director/SAO	—	[email protected]
Johnbull Agbida	Senior Executive Officer	Senior Executive Officer	—	[email protected]
Kienba Talbot Ekine	Cleaner	Cleaner	—	—
Mrs. Theresa Belema Chris-Biriowu	Lecturer I/ADSA	Website Optimization Committee Member	—	[email protected]
Ndubuisi Wosu	Executive Officer	Executive Officer	—	—
Nnodim, Donatus	Driver to DSA	Driver to DSA	—	—
Obenge, Bariture Stella J	Chief Confidential Secretary	Chief Confidential Secretary	—	[email protected]
Prof. Bright C. Opara	Professor/DSA	Dean, Students Affairs	International Marketing	[email protected]
Wodi, Fortune Kelechi	Higher Executive Officer	Higher Executive Officer	—	—
Zite Baridoolenu Ngor	Technologist I	Technologist I	—	[email protected]