30 Notable alumni of University of Port Harcourt
Updated: May 05, 2026 EliteDegrees
University of Port Harcourt is ranked #2,730 in the world and #10 in Nigeria by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 30 notable alumni from University of Port Harcourt sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with University of Port Harcourt won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Emmanuel Agwoje
1962-. (aged 64)
banker
economist
Emmanuel Osa Agwoje is a Nigerian banker and businessperson. He is currently the chief executive officer of Equator Capital Ltd, a financial services company.
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2. Patience Maseli
Patience Oghogho Maseli is a former Deputy Director of the Upstream Division at the Department of Petroleum Resources, a position from which she retired in November 2018. She is the first woman to hold that position. She was the head of the first steering committee of Women in Geosciences and Engineering (WiGE). She christened a Drillship West Capella in South...
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3. Silva Opuala-Charles
1967-. (aged 59)
Dr. Silva Opuala-Charles. FNIM, FNISM, FICEN was the commissioner for finance and budget in Bayelsa state, Nigeria from 2007 to 2012.
4. Bose Ogulu
talent manager
educator
businessperson
Bose Ogulu, also known as Mama Burna, is a Nigerian academic, businesswoman and talent manager. She manages her children Burna Boy and Nissi Ogulu's musical career. She is the daughter of Benson Idonije.
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5. Timi Dakolo
1981-. (aged 45)
singer
Timi Dakolo is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and music producer. He emerged winner of the inaugural season of Idols West Africa in 2007. Accompanying his victory was a recording contract with Sony BMG, in addition to other prizes.
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6. Monalisa Chinda
1974-. (aged 52)
actor
film producer
Monalisa Chinyere Chinda is a Nigerian actress, film producer, talkshow host, television personality, humanitarian and media personality.
7. Clem Ohameze
1965-. (aged 61)
actor
Clem Ohameze// is a veteran Nigerian actor with three decades in acting. Clem Ohameze started professional acting in 1995. But his breakthrough role was in 1999 when he featured in a big-budget movie titled ENDTIME. He has acted in over 500 movies in his 20-year career spanning 1995 to date and is set to feature in many more movies in...
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8. Linda Ejiofor
1986-. (aged 40)
model
actor
Linda EjioforListen is a Nigerian actress and model from Abia state, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria. She is known for her role as Bimpe Adekoya in M-Net's TV series Tinsel. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in the film The Meeting (2012). Tony Ogaga...
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9. Hilda Dokubo
1969-. (aged 57)
actor
advocate
Hilda Dokubo is a Nigerian film actress, author, social justice advocate, and politician who once served as special adviser on youth affairs to Peter Odili, a former Governor of Rivers State. She is currently the Chairman of Labour Party in Rivers State but there is a report of her being suspended from the post which she stated as a 'distraction'....
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10. Muma Gee
1978-. (aged 48)
politician
singer-songwriter
beauty pageant contestant
actor
fashion designer
Gift Iyumame Eke, professionally known as Muma Gee, meaning "do good Gift", is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman, fashion designer, television personality and politician. She was born, raised, and resides in Port Harcourt. Uwame's first taste of stardom came through her song "Kade", which became the title track of her first official album, released in 2006. The single's accompanying music...
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11. Bimbo Manuel
1958-. (aged 68)
writer
television actor
actor
film actor
Bimbo Manuel is a Nigerian actor. He was nominated for Best actor in a supporting role at the 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards.
12. Dakuku Peterside
1970-. (aged 56)
politician
Dakuku Adol Peterside is a Nigerian politician. He was formerly the Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency from March 2016 to March 2020. Prior to his role at NIMASA, he was a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives.
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13. Tamara Eteimo
1987-. (aged 39)
singer-songwriter
actor
Tamara Eteimo also known by her stage name Tamara Jones, is a Nigerian R&B singer-songwriter and Actor. Since her Nollywood film debut in 2011, right after she won the seventh edition of the Next Movie Star reality show, the actress has appeared in over 50 films. She was ranked second in Charles Novia's annual rankings of Nollywood actresses for 2013...
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14. Tonye Princewill
1969-. (aged 57)
engineer
politician
Tonye Princewill is a Nigerian investor, politician, film producer and philanthropist Currently the Paramount ruler of Da Ogo / Queen Elebabene Royal Group of Houses. He was the 2015 and 2007 candidate. for Governor of Rivers State. He was a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the son of King T.J.T. Princewill of the Kalabari Kingdom of Rivers...
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15. Julius Agwu
1973-. (aged 53)
comedian
singer
Julius Agwu // is a Nigerian stand-up comedian, actor, singer and MC. Julius Agwu is the MD/CEO of Reellaif Limited, music, and movie production company. He is also an entertainment consultant and motivational speaker. He is the producer behind comedy shows like Crack Ya Ribs, Laff 4 Christ's Sake and Festival of Love.
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16. Ngozi Odu
1952-. (aged 74)
researcher
microbiologist
politician
Ngozi Nma Odu Listen is a Nigerian politician who is the deputy governor of Rivers State. She was elected during the 2023 Rivers State gubernatorial election alongside the governor Siminalayi Fubara. She was born in Egi clan in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA of Rivers State.
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17. Cynthia Shalom
1988-. (aged 38)
film actor
Cynthia Shalom // is a Nigerian actress, producer, blogger, and businessperson. She won season 11 of the reality show, Next Movie Star. She has since then featured in several Nollywood films. She was featured in the M-net TV series Tinsel.
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18. Kingsley Abasili
1984-. (aged 42)
actor
lecturer
Kingsley Nkemjika Abasili // is a Nigerian actor and lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State, Nigeria. He is known for his striking resemblance to veteran actor Pete Edochie. Both actors are from Anambra State but they are not related.
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19. Patience Jonathan
1957-. (aged 69)
politician
Patience Faka Jonathan is a Nigerian civil servant who served as the First Lady of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015 and second lady of Nigeria from 2007 to 2010. She is married to the former President and Vice President of Nigeria Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. She served as a Permanent Secretary in Bayelsa State.
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20. Goodluck Jonathan
1957-. (aged 69)
politician
Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan Listen GCFR GCON is a Nigerian politician who served as the president of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015. He lost the 2015 presidential election to former military head of state General Muhammadu Buhari and was the first incumbent president in Nigerian history to lose re-election.
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21. Sinach
1972-. (aged 54)
singer
worship leader
songwriter
Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu Listen, known professionally as Sinach, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and senior worship leader, serving in this capacity for over 30 years. She is the first singer-songwriter to top the Billboard Christian Songwriter chart for 12 weeks in a row. Her song "Way Maker" received three nominations and won the Song of the Year at the...
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22. Omah Lay
1997-. (aged 29)
songwriter
rapper
singer
record producer
Omah Stanley Didia, Professionally known as Omah Lay, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. Omah Lay came into limelight and gained international recognition with his singles "Bad Influence", "Do Not Disturb", "Godly,” Understand," "Attention," and "Soso". He has won numerous awards including Headies in 2020 and 2023.
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23. Agbani Darego
1982-. (aged 44)
fashion model
beauty pageant contestant
model
Chief Ibiagbanidokibubo Asenite 'Agbani' Darego, MFR is a Nigerian model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 2001. She was the first black African, the fourth African overall, and the third one to win the title outright (i.e. without benefitting from resignations of higher-ranked contestants, and without dethronements).
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24. Mercy Chinwo-Blessed
1990-. (aged 36)
singer-songwriter
Mercy Nnenda Chinwo, known professionally as Mercy Chinwo or Mercy Chinwo-Blessed, is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, and actress. She gained recognition after winning the second season of Nigerian Idol. In 2017, she signed a recording contract with EeZee Conceptz. Chinwo has released the albums The Cross: My Gaze (2018), Satisfied (2020), Overwhelming Victory (2024), and In His Will (2025).
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25. Rita Dominic
1975-. (aged 51)
television personality
model
investor
film producer
actor
Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Nwaturuocha // is a Nigerian actress. She won the 2012 Africa Movie Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
26. Yul Edochie
1982-. (aged 44)
actor
Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie //, popularly known as Yul Edochie//, is a Nigerian actor and politician.
27. Nancy Isime
1991-. (aged 35)
model
media personality
television presenter
actor
Nancy Isime is a Nigerian actress, model, and media personality.
28. Manuela George-Izunwa
1974-. (aged 52)
activist
lawyer
politician
Hon. Barr. Manuela George-Izunwa is a Nigerian politician who served as Rivers State Commissioner of Women Affairs from 2007 to 2009. During her tenure, her stated campaign goals were better treatment of widows, economic female empowerment and the prevention of violence against women, as well as furthering women's health and female education.she also serve as a co-pastor with her husband...
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29. Sandra Ezekwesili
1989-. (aged 37)
journalist
broadcaster
Sandra Sopuluchukwu Ezekwesili is a Nigerian radio host and broadcast journalist. She is known for hosting Hard Facts, a current-affairs programme on Nigeria Info FM Lagos. She resigned in August 2023.
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30. Chibuike Amaechi
1965-. (aged 61)
minister
lawyer
politician
Chibuike Rotimi AmaechiListen CON is a Nigerian politician, who served as the federal minister of transportation of Nigeria from 2015 to 2022 under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. He resigned to contest for Nigeria's presidency under the governing All Progressive Congress (APC). He had previously served as governor of oil-rich Rivers State, from 2007 to 2015 and earlier, as...
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