GOVERNOR DOUYE DIRI APPOINTS BARR. KEMELA OKARA AS CHAIRMAN/PRO-CHANCELLOR OF UNIAFRICA

The Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has officially constituted the Governing Council for the University of Africa, Toru-Orua (UAT).

According to a special government announcement released by the Office of the Secretary to the State Government on June 2nd, 2026, legal practitioner and national honoree Kemela Okara Esq. MON has been appointed as the Chairman and Pro-Chancellor of the institution's newly formed council.

​The reconstitution of the council is part of a broader effort by the state government to strengthen leadership and governance across higher institutions in Bayelsa State.

The complete list of newly appointed members for the University of Africa, Toru-Orua Governing Council includes:

​Kemela Okara Esq. MON – Chairman / Pro-Chancellor

​Prof. Ebi Bio Awotua-Efebo – Member

​Prof. Azibola Kesiye Inengite – Member

​Prof. Mark B. Leigha – Member

​HRH Guslin Tounaregha – Member

​Hon. Markson Fefegha – Member

​Mrs. Love Amaseimogha – Member

​Dr. Wodu Ebimowei – Member (Representative, Ministry of Finance)

​Simon-Peter Okene – Member (Representative, Ministry of Education)

​Stakeholders within the academic community have extended congratulations to the newly appointed Pro-Chancellor and council members, expressing optimism that this administration will usher in enhanced academic excellence and infrastructural development for the university.