CALABAR – Governor Bassey Otu has approved the appointment of Prof. Francisca Bassey as the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS).
According to a press statement signed by Nsa Gill, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Friday, January 24, Otu also approved the immediate dissolution of the current Governing Council of the University.
“Dr Fidelis Ugbo is hereby appointed the Pro-Chancellor of the University,” the statement read.
The statement also listed those to serve as members of the new Governing Council of the University to include Hon. Francis Ettah and Prof. Susan Etim.
“The full list of the new Governing Council will be released shortly, however, by the directive of the Governor, these appointments take immediate effect.
“They are expected to nip in the bud every threat to a peaceful academic session in the University.
“The State Government is committed to the welfare and well-being of staff and students, as well as high standards in teaching and learning in the University.
“Accordingly, maximum cooperation is expected from the new Governing Council to change any negative narrative in the University.
“The outgoing Acting Vice Chancellor should immediately hand over to the newly appointed Prof. Francisca Bassey,” it stated.
Converseer reports that Bassey is the third UNICROSS VC following the suspension of Substantive VC Prof. Augustine Angba.