Professor Edward Bristol-Alagbariya, re-elected Dean, Faculty of Law, UNIPORT.
The Association of Duawaris (Founding and Aboriginal Royal Houses) of Grand Bonny Kingdom has congratulated Professor Edward T. Bristol-Alagbariya on his unanimous re-election as Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), for a second two-year tenure.
The association also congratulated Dr (Mrs) Mercy Oke-Chinda on her unanimous re-election as Associate Dean of the faculty.
The re-elections were announced in a congratulatory statement issued on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, and signed by the Registered Trustee and Secretary-General of the association, Aseme-Warisenibo Elliott D. Dublin-Green.
According to the statement, Bristol-Alagbariya’s re-election was secured at the 82nd Board Meeting of the Faculty of Law, held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
The association described the professor, who is renowned for his contributions to sustainable development and multidisciplinary sustainable development-oriented practices, as a distinguished son of Grand Bonny Kingdom.
Dr. (Mrs.) Mercy Oke-Chinda, re-elected Associate Dean.
The group also identified him as its Royal Highness (Aseme-Alabo), Founder of Grand Bonny (Okoloamakoromabo) XX and Kuruama Amadabo.
Similarly, the association acknowledged Dr Oke-Chinda’s re-election, noting her role as Team Lead, Public International Law, in the Faculty of Law.
While expressing delight over the outcome of the election, the association attributed the development to the grace of God and prayed for divine wisdom, guidance and direction for both academics as they discharge their responsibilities over the next two years.
It further wished the entire Faculty of Law, University of Port Harcourt, continued success in its academic and administrative endeavours.
