Professor dies in Bayelsa office

Professor Dies in Bayelsa Office

The Dean, School of Foundation Studies, University of Africa (UAT), Toru-Orua, Prof. Prince Efere, has been reportedly found dead in his office.

Efere, a UK-trained scholar, was found lifeless in his office by his colleagues after he failed to turn up for a meeting. He was found resting his head on his office table.

Efere was appointed Acting Rector of Bayelsa State Institute of Tourism Catering and Hotel Management by the state Governor Seriake Dickson, following the formal passage and signing into law of the bill establishing the school in 2013.

In 2017, Efere, who held two doctorate degrees in Health Services Management and Education from two Central American Universities, was made Dean of the newly established UAT.

The professor was also a member of the State Diaspora Mobilization and Contact Committee and Chairman of British Education Network.