Dr Ukpata Joseph Onah Profile
In 2025, Dr Ukpata developed an automated garri frying machine, known as JollyFryer. He is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Cross River State (UNICROSS).
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UNICROSS lecturer, others develop automated garri frying machine
University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) lecturer Dr Joseph Ukpata, has joined four other lecturers from different Nigerian Universities to develop an automated garri frying machine.
UNICROSS Acting VC Appoints Ellah as Chairman of Management Media Team
CALABAR – The Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Francisca Bassey, has approved the appointment of Mr Cornelius Ellah, Acting Head of the Department of Journalism and Media Studies, as Chairman of the University Management’s Media Team. The appointment is conveyed in a letter signed by Mr Victor Ephraim…
Cross River Varsity, NELFUND partner to boost student loan awareness
CALABAR – The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), in collaboration with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), has hosted a one-day awareness workshop aimed at promoting understanding of the Federal Government’s student loan initiative among students.
Prof. Uttah advocates stronger parasitic disease control at UNICROSS’ inaugural lecture
CALABAR – A clarion call for urgent and sustained action against parasitic diseases across Africa echoed through the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) as Professor Emmanuel Chukwunenye Uttah delivered the institution’s 6th inaugural lecture on Wednesday (April 30, 2025). Titled “Parasites in Sombre Macabre in Paradise: Tintinnabulations of Man-Parasite Irredentism”, the lecture, which took…
Gov. Otu Inaugurates Governing Councils for UNICROSS, UEE; Sets New Vision for Tertiary Education
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – In a decisive move to reposition tertiary education in Cross River State, Governor Bassey Otu has inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Councils of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) and the University of Education and Entrepreneurship (UEE), Akamkpa, urging members to drive institutional excellence, ensure accountability, and align…
UNICROSS Bows to Pressure, Postpones Exams After Students’ Protest
CALABAR – The management of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has postponed all examinations initially scheduled between the 3rd and 5th of April 2025, indefinitely, following a protest by the students over the institution’s “No Fees, No Exams” policy. The postponement comes after a closed-door meeting between university management and student union leaders,…
C’River Assembly Recommends Immediate Suspension of 4 UNICROSS Governing Council Members
Calabar, Nigeria – The Cross River State House of Assembly has recommended the immediate suspension of Dr Emmanuel Ettah, Dr John Inah Ukam, Professor Mathew Nsing Ogar, and Professor Stephen Ochang, members of the 5th Governing Council of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) for alleged misconduct and abuse of office. The House had…
Cross River Govt Confirms Sales of UNICROSS Assets
Calabar, Nigeria – The Government of Cross River State has confirmed the sales of the assets belonging to the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). The confirmation was made on Tuesday when a team led by Gilbert Agbor Esq., Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Asset Management and Recovery. Converseer reports that petitions written…
Govt Launches Investigation into UNICROSS Asset Scandal: Officials Under Fire
Calabar, Nigeria – The Cross River State Government has launched a full-scale investigation into the illegal sale of assets belonging to the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), allegedly carried out by members of the university’s former Governing Council. Between May and August 2024, over 400 valuable items were reportedly sold off in secret—not to…