Akpofure Rim-Rukeh
Akpofure Rim-Rukeh | |
|---|---|
| Vice chancellor of Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun | |
| Assumed office 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Prof Akii Ibhadode |
| Acting Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun | |
| Assumed office 2020 | |
| Deputy Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun | |
| Assumed office 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Akpofure Rim-Rukeh |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | Non-Partisan |
| Spouse | Mercy Akpofure Rim-Rukeh |
Akpofure Rim-Rukeh is a Nigerian professor of Microbial Corrosion and Environmental Studies who was the former deputy Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun and currently the 4th substantive vice chancellor of same school.[1][2][3][4][5]
Early life and background
[edit]Akpofure Rim-Rukeh obtained his BSc with a degree in biochemistry from University of Port-Harcourt in 1986 and obtained Postgraduate Diploma in chemical engineering from University of Benin in 1993. In 1998, he got his master's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Port-Harcourt and obtained another Postgraduate Diploma in Education from Delta State University, Abraka in 2004. In 2008, he got his PhD in chemical engineering from Rivers State University of Science and Technology.[6][7]
Career
[edit]In March 2020, Akpofure was selected by the governing council of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun to be the Vice Chancellor[8] which was later approved by President Mohammadu Buhari.[9][10]
Personal life
[edit]Akpofure Rim-Rukeh is married to Mercy Akpofure Rim-Rukeh and they have three kids together.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Rim-Rukeh is VC of the Year The Nation Newspaper". 2022-02-07. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- ^ "Funding hampering petroleum varsity potentials - Professor Akpofure". Vanguard News. 2021-07-18. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- ^ "My Dream To Make FUPRE World Class Varsity – Prof. Rim-Rukeh". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. 2020-09-04. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- ^ Choba, Gabriel. "Funds, major challenge we'll likely face to meet our vision –FUPRE VC". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- ^ "Ex FUPRE VC, Officially Hands Over to Akpofure in Delta – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- ^ a b "10 things to know about the new VC of Uni of Petroleum Resources Prof. Rim-Rukeh". Daily Trust. 2020-03-20. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- ^ "Vice-Chancellor Prof. Rim-Rukeh Akpofure". African Child Foundation. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- ^ Nigeria, News Agency Of (2020-03-20). "Buhari approves appointment of Prof. Rim-Rukeh as new VC of FUPRE". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- ^ "FUPRE's new VC vows to address infrastructural deficit, others". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-05-07. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- ^ "Buhari Appoints Prof Akpofure Rim-Rukeh As FUPRE VC". Niger Delta Today. 2020-03-19. Retrieved 2022-07-08.