Emeritus Professor

Internationalization of Higher Education At Home – How The University of Port Harcourt Leverage Returning Diaspora Nigerian Academics to Expand The Knowledge Economy FOREWORD By Nimi Briggs Taking advantage of the renaissance fervor that greeted the advent of a new millennium, the authorities of the University of Port Harcourt, along with the entire university community […]

ELECHI AMADI – WHEN GOD CAME Chairman’s Opening Remarks at Book launch If one interrogates pupils in a football field, student hostel, cinema house, at a concert or such other places, on if they know who Elechi Amadi is, many, I presume, would jump to reply in the affirmative. Those who do so would confirm that […]

Chairman’s address Let me commence by congratulating the Provost of the College, Professor Christy Mato for deeming it fit to convene this important retreat. Under her as provost, the college has reviewed the MB. BS curriculum and is currently having another look at and seeking to fine-tune the requirements and work content for the MD […]

UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMNT 2015 AVCNU EXECUTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMME FOR CHAIRMEN AND MEMBERS OF GOVERNING COUNCILS OF NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES LE MERIDIEN IBOM HOTEL, UYO WEDNESDAY 28 JANUARY, 2015 NIMI BRIGGS UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT PORT HARCOURT NIGERIA. Email:nimi@profbriggs.net Website: www.nimibriggs.org Mobile: +2348033229388 Introductory Remarks. Around the world, universities reflect diverse cultures and wide variations […]

A lecture delivered on behalf of the College of Health Sciences of the University of Port Harcourt in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the university. By Nimi Briggs Professor Emeritus. Tuesday 28 April, 2015. About two months ago, the immediate past Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Professor Chris Akani requested me to […]

WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS. 20TH SIR SAMUEL MANUWA MEMORIAL LECTURE. In pursuit of justice and equity: ROOTING FOR THE HEALTH OF THE POOR. by Nimi Briggs. Professor Emeritus, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Pro-chancellor and Chairman of Council, Federal University, Lokoja, Nigeria. Banjul, the Gambia. Tuesday, 27 February 2018. Preamble. To be invited to deliver a Sir Samuel Manuwa Lecture is […]