By Our Reporter
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, UNICAL, Professor Offiong Effanga Offiong, has announced the promotion of 50 academic staff to the professorial cadre.
The announcement was made during an Emergency Meeting of the Senate held on Monday, 30 March 2026, at the University’s Senate Chamber.
The meeting was primarily convened to deliberate on preparations for the institution’s forthcoming 38th Convocation Ceremony.
According to the Vice-Chancellor, who also serves as Chairman of the Senate, 27 staff members were elevated to the rank of Associate Professor, while 23 were promoted to the rank of full Professor.
Among those promoted to Associate Professor are Dr Abu Solomon Edet (History and International Studies), Francis Aniezi Nwagwu (Crop Science), Dr Emmanuel Bassey Effa (Crop Science), Dr Michael Akomaye Akpe (Pure and Applied Chemistry), Dr Benjamin Odey Omang (Geology), Dr Joseph Essien Udosen (Surgery), Dr Benard Diwa Otu (Educational Foundations), Dr Esther Etop Ekon (Biological Education), and Dr Sampson Akinwunmi Aderibigbe (Special Education).
Others include Dr Inyang Obia Gopeh (Library and Information Science), Dr Aniema Paul Inyang-Etoh (Mariculture), Dr Chimaeze Torty (Paediatrics), Dr Fredrick Awhen Opoh (Social Studies and Civic Education), Dr Sylvester Akongi Unimke (Social Studies and Civic Education), Dr Ayuk Awunghe Achu (Criminology), Dr Helen Akpama Andong (Adult and Continuing Education), Dr Thomas Achoda Omang (Sociology), and Dr Emmanuel Ene Aki (Soil Science).
Also promoted are Dr Emmanuel Edet Agbachom (Agricultural Economics), Dr Richard Ibor Oju (Zoology and Environmental Biology), Dr Ofonime Eve Mboso (Biochemistry), Dr Aniekan-Augusta Okon Eyo (Bacteriology, Virology and Mycology), Dr Violet Bassey Eneyo (Geography and Environmental Science), Dr Josiah Nwabueze Obiefuna (Geography and Environmental Science), Dr Iwasam Elemi Agbor (Community Medicine), Dr Alphonsus Kechi Kankpang (Accounting), and Dr Godsgift Ogban Uwen (English and Literary Studies).
Those elevated to the rank of Professor include Betiang Liwhuliwhe (Theatre and Media Studies), Etuk Ekanem Abasiekong (Agricultural Economics), Oku Affiong Oboko (Community Medicine), Odusolu Patience Olufemi (Obstetrics and Gynaecology), Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang (Obstetrics and Gynaecology), Beshel Favour Nyoh (Physiology), and Okokon Okon Effiong (Animal Science).
Others are Abosede Abimbola Usoro (Business Management), Atelhe George Atelhe (Political Science), Egbegbulem Joseph Chidi (Political Science), Frank Mbeh Attah (Sociology), Bessong Peter Kekung (Accounting), Eme Joel Efiong (Accounting), Takon Samuel Manyo (Banking and Finance), and Okon Gloria Bassey Igri (Modern Languages and Translation Studies).
Completing the list are Okon Patrick Ene (Mass Communication), Ekpo Paul Bassey (Genetics and Biotechnology), Ushie Ogri James (Electrical and Electronics Engineering), Eteng Idongesit Efamiode (Software Engineering), Undiyaundeye Florence Atube (Guidance and Counselling), Nja Cecilia Obi (Physical Science Education), Effiong John Ben (Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology), and Dr Joel Efiong (Environmental Resource Management).
Professor Offiong congratulated the newly promoted academics and urged them to rededicate themselves to excellence in teaching, research, and service to humanity.
