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UNIPORT VC Commissions New World-Class CRAB Centre, Boosts Creative Arts

Professor Owunari Abraham Georgewill, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, has indeed been making waves in the academic world. On September 10, 2025, he commissioned the new world-class CRAB Centre, also known as the UniPort Arts Theatre, and handed over to the Head of Department of Theatre & Film Studies, Prof Ovunda Ihunwo

The building will serve as the official theatre and creative arts hub of the university and provide a platform for artistic expression, showcasing plays, and fostering creativity within the university community and beyond.

As the 9th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Professor Georgewill has demonstrated exceptional leadership since his appointment in July 2021, driving the university's growth and development.

Whenever UNIPORT VC comes from the college of health science, they break all known records to reposition the alumni on the track. Late Prof Nimi Briggs of blessed memory did numerous exploit during his time, now this fine gentleman, the erudite professor of pharmacology

Where's building? 36 more characters needed. Lols

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I heard world class so I jumped to see it. Still looking and I'm seeing only chairs

It seems I’m missing something. Still looking for the world class centre.

The picture is coming soon
Maybe during the next election

Justiceori2019:
UNIPORT VC Commissions New World-Class CRAB Centre, Boosts Creative Arts

Professor Owunari Abraham Georgewill, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, has indeed been making waves in the academic world. On September 10, 2025, he commissioned the new world-class CRAB Centre, also known as the UniPort Arts Theatre, and handed over to the Head of Department of Theatre & Film Studies, Prof Ovunda Ihunwo

The building will serve as the official theatre and creative arts hub of the university and provide a platform for artistic expression, showcasing plays, and fostering creativity within the university community and beyond.

As the 9th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Professor Georgewill has demonstrated exceptional leadership since his appointment in July 2021, driving the university's growth and development.

Where is the world class?
Everything world class worl class

CRAB definitely is an acronym for something. Is it too much to write it in full for those who have no idea about it?

Its sad that an opportunity to actually educate others was terribly missed.

erad:
CRAB definitely is an acronym for something. Is it too much to write it in full for those who have no idea about it?

Its sad that an opportunity to actually educate others was terribly missed.

The building is shaped like a crab, an aquatic creature very common in Rivers state. In fact if you go to Borokiri, it is very common to see crabs emerging from the ground in areas prone to flooding.

It's in this world doesn't mean it's world class.

Take note

Poor article. Didn't spell out the full meaning of CRAB.

My Alma Mater.

Seun wetin u want to write again? Abeg tell me.

What is CRAB na?? Is the building for fishermen?? Poor journalism

Go to OAU, Ile-Ife, visit Oduduwa hall and Amphi theater. Wetin be this CRAB?

Choba campus still looking like a glorified village.

Ochokro center? The new craft center. ................................... Which one be 40 character again?

Hmm oh! Sensational headlines...na wetin we dey like for this part of the world.

I guess CRAB means CReative Arts Building. It's my guess, since we we're informed on it.

I wish them well.

I was expecting to see a center where crabs are groomed? who knows poor me if you would say.

CRAB simply means Crative Research for Arts and Books. Also, when you take a Bird's-Eye view of the old CRAB building, you'll see that the structure is shaped like a Crab.

stagger:
The building is shaped like a crab, an aquatic creature very common in Rivers state. In fact if you go to Borokiri, it is very common to see crabs emerging from the ground in areas prone to flooding.

Then the picture should capture that because what we see here is no different from any lecture theatre we have out there and the "World class" should reflect there too!

I see the misconception here. The picture of the interior shown above is the performing area called the Stage. It is a Thrust Stage,
that's why the sitting arrangement is designed as such. The CRAB is not basically a lecture theatre/ hall but a "performing area" called a Theatre.

Rebelutionary:
Then the picture should capture that because what we see here is no different from any lecture theatre we have out there and the "World class" should reflect there too!

Georgewill is a big failure

He has Failed the students and entire management of the University of Port Harcourt.

His tenure expired next year and I wish my Alma Mater never have a repetition of Georgewill Owunari

Is this all?
The CRAB used to be a sanctuary (pray it still is). Every evening inside Delta campus, you will see young Theatre art students rehearsing and practicing for their presentation which i witnessed severally during my years as an undergraduate student of UNIPORT. I don't see much done here except for the new chairs and changed sitting arrangement.

4lashy:
CRAB simply means Crative Research for Arts and Books. Also, when you take a Bird's-Eye view of the old CRAB building, you'll see that the structure is shaped like a Crab.

Does this mean that the structure has been altered not to take the shape of a crab too?
If yes, then the CRAB has fallen

Where's the 'world class' building?
Kebbi government suppose arrest this journalist join

Everything in Nigeria nah world class. How many characters are remaining?

symbianDON:
What is CRAB na?? Is the building for fishermen?? Poor journalism

CRAB is CReative Arts Building.
I hope that satisfies you.
You are welcome!