The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has inaugurated the newly appointed Chairmen and members of the Governing Councils for four state-owned tertiary institutions, with a clear mandate to transform them into premier centres of academic excellence, innovation, and technical prowess. The newly constituted councils are for the Rivers State University (RSU), Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Rumuola, and Kenule Benson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori. In his address, Administrator Ibas described the event as a reaffirmation of the government’s unwavering belief that education is the cornerstone of sustainable development and the empowerment of the people of Rivers State. Addressing the councils of Rivers State University and Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, the Administrator highlighted their unique place in the state’s academic and developmental landscape.