…commends outgoing VC Prof. Florence Obi
By Frank Ulom
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The newly appointed University of Calabar (UNICAL) Vice-Chancellor (VC), Prof. Offiong Offiong, has pledged loyalty to the 14th Governing Council of the institution.
The 12th Substantive VC stated this shortly after receiving his letter of appointment on Friday, declaring his determination to work with them (the Council) to move the University forward.
Offiong commended the Pro-Chancellor and members of Council for finding him worthy to serve, even as he lauded the level of maturity displayed throughout the process.
He also lauded the incumbent Vice Chancellor, Prof. Florence Obi, and assured her of his continued partnership and consultation on the UNICAL project.
Speaking at the 172nd Governing Council meeting of the University, the Pro-chancellor and Chairman of the 14th Governing Council of the institution, DIG Udom Ekpoudom Udom (Retd.), said the appointment of Offiong, which will last for five years, takes effect from 1st December 2025.
The Pro-Chancellor described the process as peaceful despite the few changes earlier faced by the University.
He expressed gratitude to the almighty God who stood by him throughout the exercise, and in the same vein commended President Bola Tinubu for assembling such a crop of Nigerians in the Governing Council, describing them as wonderful.
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The Chairman of Council specially lauded Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu for his understanding and his massive contributions, especially in the area of security, towards making the exercise a peaceful one.
DIG Udom showered praises on members of the University for their maturity while the exercise lasted, describing them as a community with a good heart.
The high point of the event was the formal presentation of the appointment letter to the new and 12th Vice Chancellor designate.
