SUBMISSION TO THE DOCUMENTATION AND COMPENDIUM SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE LEGACY OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR, PROF. OWUNARI ABRAHAM GEORGEWILL
From: Office of the Director, University of Port Harcourt A-Level School, Ashgrove Academy.
Title: Unprecedented Milestones in Academic Excellence: The UNIPORT A-Level School Under the Pragmatic Leadership of Our 9th Vice Chancellor, Prof. Owunari Abraham Georgewill (2021–2026)
1. Preamble
The tenure of Prof. Owunari Abraham Georgewill as Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt has been marked by visionary leadership, strategic investment in academic units, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. The University of Port Harcourt A-Level School, Ashgrove Academy, under his administration, has recorded historic achievements that have redefined the landscape of advanced-level education in Nigeria.
2. Historic Academic Achievements
2.1 JUPEB Diamond Rating - A First in Institutional History
For the first time since the inception of the A-Level School, the 2025 Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) National Assessment awarded the University of Port Harcourt A-Level School the Diamond Rating, the highest possible grade. The Academy scored 91.99%, a landmark achievement that placed it in the topmost tier of JUPEB-affiliated institutions nationwide.
2.2 Sustained Excellence: Back-to-Back Diamond Ratings
Building on the 2025 feat, the Academy not only retained the Diamond Rating in 2026 but surpassed its previous record with a superior score of 95.07%. This back-to-back attainment underscores a culture of sustained excellence and quality assurance institutionalized under the Vice Chancellor’s leadership.
2.3 National Recognition: Best JUPEB Results in Nigeria (2025)
In the 2025 JUPEB National Examinations, the UNIPORT A-Level School produced the best overall results nationwide. This national recognition affirmed the school’s position as the gold standard for A-Level education in Nigeria and brought significant prestige to the University of Port Harcourt.
3. Institutional Growth and Impact Under the VC’s Leadership
3.1 Increase in Enrollment
The credibility earned from these academic feats, coupled with the Vice Chancellor’s emphasis on visibility and excellence, led to an unprecedented surge in student enrollment. The school witnessed a multi-fold increase in applications and admissions, reflecting growing public confidence in the UNIPORT A-Level brand.
3.2 Enhanced Staff Welfare and Motivation
In line with Prof. Georgewill’s philosophy that “a motivated workforce drives excellence”, the period 2021–2026 saw deliberate improvements in staff welfare, training, and working conditions at the A-Level School. This translated directly into higher staff productivity, better student mentorship, and improved academic outcomes.
3.3 Increased National and International Visibility
The achievements of the A-Level School attracted attention from stakeholders across Nigeria’s education sector. The school became a reference point for JUPEB best practices, and its success stories were showcased at national academic forums, a direct testament to the Vice Chancellor’s drive for global relevance.
4. Acknowledgement of Leadership
These historic milestones would not have been possible without the pragmatic, visionary, and enabling leadership of Prof. Owunari Abraham Georgewill. His administration provided the strategic support, infrastructural backing, policy direction, and academic freedom required for the A-Level School to thrive.
He challenged us to “break ceilings”, and under his watch, ceilings were indeed broken.
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Submitted by:
Dr Nkoyo Ntuen [MBBS, FMCPath, FCAI]
Director, University of Port Harcourt A-Level School
Date: 19th June,2026
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#UniqueStoary #Uniport #Stoary #VCCloseOut2026 #ABetterUniportSUBMISSION TO THE DOCUMENTATION AND COMPENDIUM SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE LEGACY OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR, PROF. OWUNARI ABRAHAM GEORGEWILL
From: Office of the Director, University of Port Harcourt A-Level School, Ashgrove Academy.
Title: Unprecedented Milestones in Academic Excellence: The UNIPORT A-Level School Under the Pragmatic Leadership of Our 9th Vice Chancellor, Prof. Owunari Abraham Georgewill (2021–2026)
1. Preamble
The tenure of Prof. Owunari Abraham Georgewill as Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt has been marked by visionary leadership, strategic investment in academic units, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. The University of Port Harcourt A-Level School, Ashgrove Academy, under his administration, has recorded historic achievements that have redefined the landscape of advanced-level education in Nigeria.
2. Historic Academic Achievements
2.1 JUPEB Diamond Rating - A First in Institutional History
For the first time since the inception of the A-Level School, the 2025 Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) National Assessment awarded the University of Port Harcourt A-Level School the Diamond Rating, the highest possible grade. The Academy scored 91.99%, a landmark achievement that placed it in the topmost tier of JUPEB-affiliated institutions nationwide.
2.2 Sustained Excellence: Back-to-Back Diamond Ratings
Building on the 2025 feat, the Academy not only retained the Diamond Rating in 2026 but surpassed its previous record with a superior score of 95.07%. This back-to-back attainment underscores a culture of sustained excellence and quality assurance institutionalized under the Vice Chancellor’s leadership.
2.3 National Recognition: Best JUPEB Results in Nigeria (2025)
In the 2025 JUPEB National Examinations, the UNIPORT A-Level School produced the best overall results nationwide. This national recognition affirmed the school’s position as the gold standard for A-Level education in Nigeria and brought significant prestige to the University of Port Harcourt.
3. Institutional Growth and Impact Under the VC’s Leadership
3.1 Increase in Enrollment
The credibility earned from these academic feats, coupled with the Vice Chancellor’s emphasis on visibility and excellence, led to an unprecedented surge in student enrollment. The school witnessed a multi-fold increase in applications and admissions, reflecting growing public confidence in the UNIPORT A-Level brand.
3.2 Enhanced Staff Welfare and Motivation
In line with Prof. Georgewill’s philosophy that “a motivated workforce drives excellence”, the period 2021–2026 saw deliberate improvements in staff welfare, training, and working conditions at the A-Level School. This translated directly into higher staff productivity, better student mentorship, and improved academic outcomes.
3.3 Increased National and International Visibility
The achievements of the A-Level School attracted attention from stakeholders across Nigeria’s education sector. The school became a reference point for JUPEB best practices, and its success stories were showcased at national academic forums, a direct testament to the Vice Chancellor’s drive for global relevance.
4. Acknowledgement of Leadership
These historic milestones would not have been possible without the pragmatic, visionary, and enabling leadership of Prof. Owunari Abraham Georgewill. His administration provided the strategic support, infrastructural backing, policy direction, and academic freedom required for the A-Level School to thrive.
He challenged us to “break ceilings”, and under his watch, ceilings were indeed broken.
••[Read full article on Unique Stoary Facebook page]••
Submitted by:
Dr Nkoyo Ntuen [MBBS, FMCPath, FCAI]
Director, University of Port Harcourt A-Level School
Date: 19th June,2026
Unique Stoary...digital heartbeat of Uniport.
#UniqueStoary #Uniport #Stoary #VCCloseOut2026 #ABetterUniport
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