The governing council of the University of Port Harcourt has finally confirmed Professor Ndowa Lale, as the new Vice Chancellor of the institution.

According to the chairman of the governing council, Mr. Gesi Asamaowei, Prof Lale emerged as the new vice chancellor following a competitive interview process.

He explained that the appointment was confirmed by the governing council at the 155th meeting held on Tuesday, following the report of the joint council and Senate selection board.

Lale, who hails from Eleme in Rivers State, before his appointment was a professor in the department of Crop Science in UNIPORT and pioneer Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture.