- FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, receives Honorary Doctorate from University of Port Harcourt
- Celebrates award with dance moves at convocation event in Rivers State
- Reactions trail viral video of post-award celebration
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike stole the spotlight at the University of Port Harcourt’s convocation ceremony held on Saturday, July 26, as he broke into dance following his conferment with an Honorary Doctor of Science degree.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the event, which took place in Rivers State, honoured Wike alongside other distinguished Nigerians. A video capturing the moment he took to the dance floor in celebration has since gone viral, drawing mixed reactions across social media platforms.
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The Minister, visibly elated, expressed his gratitude to God and attendees, including key political associates and family members, who joined him at the venue.
The honorary doctorate was conferred on Wike in recognition of his contributions to national development and leadership, especially during his tenure as Governor of Rivers State.
While some have praised Wike’s show of gratitude, others criticised the conferment, alleging political undertones and questioning the value of honorary degrees in the country.
Critics on social media claimed such awards have been “overused” and “commercialised” by institutions, accusing recipients of “buying” honours. Some also questioned the relevance of a Doctor of Science title for someone without a background in scientific studies.
However, Wike’s supporters commended the gesture and defended the Minister’s right to celebrate his moment. “Mr Project deserves it,” one commenter posted, referring to his popular nickname earned during his governorship.
This comes amid ongoing public debate about the credibility of honorary degrees in Nigeria, with some voices calling for reform in how academic honours are awarded.
