Gov. Otu Inaugurates Governing Councils for UNICROSS, UEE; Sets New Vision for Tertiary Education

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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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