Rivers State University Hosts 128th Inaugural Lecture on Highway Failures
Rivers State University Hosts 128th Inaugural Lecture on Highway Failures By Destiny Tamunoala Emmanuel The Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University, Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, welcomed scholars, professionals, and guests to the institution’s 128th inaugural lecture held at the Dr. Ezenwo Wike Senate Building, Nkpolu Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt. In his opening remarks, Prof. Zeb-Obipi set the tone by emphasizing the critical role of universities in addressing Nigeria’s infrastructure challenges through research-driven solutions. He noted that the persistent failures in highway pavement systems demand urgent academic and professional intervention, stressing that institutions like Rivers State University must remain at the forefront of providing practical, evidence-based answers to national problems. He formally introduced the inaugural lecturer, Professor Emmanuel Osilemme Ekwulo, describing him as a seasoned expert in highway engineering whose insight...
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