{
  "id": 6503283,
  "title": "Bayelsa varsity inaugurates Delta monarch as institute chair",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/bayelsa-varsity-inaugurates-delta-monarch-as-institute-chair",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T00:16:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/bayelsa-varsity-inaugurates-delta-monarch-as-institute-chair/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Niger Delta University (NDU) in Bayelsa State has officially sworn in the King of Gbaramatu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oboro Gbaraun II, as the Chairman of the Advisory Council for its Institute for Niger Delta Studies. The ceremony took place on Monday in Oporoza, the traditional seat of Gbaramatu Kingdom, located in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State. NDU's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Allen Agih, led the inauguration, stating that the council will offer strategic guidance for the institute's research and development initiatives, with a focus on addressing environmental, socio-economic, and cultural issues plaguing the Niger Delta region.\n\nFollowing the inauguration, the council was formally constituted, comprising traditional rulers, academics, civil society representatives, and other stakeholders. Ambassador Godknows Bolade Igali, the National President of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, will serve as the Co-Chairman, while Professor Allen Agih will have an ex-officio position. Additional members sworn in include Ambassador Lawson Esaimu Ayakoroma, CEO of the Lawson Ayakoroma Foundation, and His Royal Majesty, King Stephen Oyabebefa Ebikeme, Pere of Ekere Kingdom. Journalist Dele Ogunyemi, who has over 25 years of experience in media practice, reported on the event for Punch Newspapers.",
  "summary": "Niger Delta University, a Bayelsa varsity, has inaugurated the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom as Chairman of the Advisory Council for its Institute for Niger De Read More: https://punchng.com/bayelsa-varsity-inaugurates-delta-monarch-as-institute-chair/",
  "key_points": [
    "King of Gbaramatu Kingdom inaugurated as NDU Chair",
    "NDU advisory council to guide research initiatives",
    "NDDC inauguration held in Warri South West, Delta State"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The appointment of the Delta monarch as institute chair signifies the university's effort to involve traditional stakeholders in addressing regional issues through research and development initiatives.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Bayelsa varsity inaugurates Delta monarch as institute chair",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/bayelsa-varsity-inaugurates-delta-monarch-as-institute-chair-6507856",
        "published": "2026-09-10T00:44:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}