Gov. Bassey Otu.
By Anietie Akpan
The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the immediate dissolution of the Governing Council of the University of Cross River State (UniCross).
In a press release dated January 24, by his Chief Press Secretary, Nsa Gill, said the Governor consequent upon the dissolution has also approved the appointment of Professor Francisca Bassey as the new Acting Vice Chancellor of the University.
Accordingly, the Governor has directed the outgoing Acting Vice Chancellor to immediately hand over to the newly appointed Acting Vice Chancellor.
With the dissolution of the Governing Council, Dr. Fidelis Ugbo is hereby appointed as the Pro-Chancellor of the University.
Also to serve as members of the new Governing Council of the University are 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, the release stated that “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.