About
Governance
The Governing Board, Management Committee, Board of Studies and Quality Assurance Committee of the Centre for Open and Distance Learning, Rivers State University.
Governing Board
The Governing Board provides policy oversight, strategic direction and support for resource mobilisation. It was constituted in April 2026 and inaugurated on 1st September 2026 by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi.
| S/N | Name | Position | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. Blessing N. R. Jaja | Representative of the Vice-Chancellor | Chairman |
| 2 | Dr. Owuma Telema-Darego | Representative of the Registrar | Member |
| 3 | Mr. Chinda Ikechi Princewill | Representative of the Librarian | Member |
| 4 | Mrs. Patricia Abadi | Representative of the Bursar | Member |
| 5 | Prof. Boma Isabella Dambo | Director, CODL | Member |
| 6 | Dr. Godwin Omoni Bupo | Deputy Director (Academic), CODL | Member |
| 7 | Dr. Roseline Ize Ndu | Deputy Director (Administration and Learner Support Services), CODL | Member |
| 8 | Prof. Joseph B. Vipene | Senate Representative | Member |
| 9 | Prof. Fortune Amah-Tariah | Senate Representative | Member |
| 10 | Prof. J. G. Akpa | Director, Academic Planning | Member |
| 11 | Prof. Isaac N. Dokubo | Dean, Faculty of Education | Member |
| 12 | Dr. Iyaye M. Ossai | Representative of the Director, ICTC | Member |
| 13 | Dr. Mercy Ogbamgba | Centre Officer | Secretary |
Management Committee
The Management Committee, chaired by the Director, oversees the day-to-day running of the Centre, including courseware development, staff training, learner support and infrastructure.
Board of Studies
The Board of Studies provides academic oversight. It approves course materials, examination results and learner progression, and makes recommendations to Senate on academic matters.
Quality Assurance Committee
The Quality Assurance Committee ensures that all programmes, processes and outcomes meet NUC minimum standards, University policies and international good practice (see Quality Assurance).