The Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the immediate dissolution of the current Governing Council of the University of Cross River State (UniCross).
Consequent upon the dissolution, the Governor has also approved the appointment of Professor Francisca Bassey as the new Acting Vice Chancellor of the University.
Dr. Fidelis Ugbo is hereby appointed 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, 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. Francisa Bassey.