New UNICAL VC Designate Promises to Work with All Stakeholders
By Bassey BASSEY
THE University of Calabar (UNICAL) Vice Chancellor designate, Prof. Offiong E. Offiong, has promised to work with relevant stakeholders to move the institution forward.
Recall that the Governing Council of the University of Calabar has approved the appointment of a former commissioner of Education in Cross River State, Prof. Offiong Effanga Offiong as the 12th Vice Chancellor (VC) of the institution.
Speaking shortly after formal presentation letter as the new and 12th Vice Chancellor designate on Tuesday, October 30, 2025, Offiong
commended the Pro-chancellor and members of Council for finding him worthy to serve, even as he lauded the level of maturity displayed throughout the process.
Prof. Offiong pledged loyalty to the Council, declaring his determination to work with them in order to move the University forward.
He lauded the incumbent Vice Chancellor, Prof. Florence Obi, and assured her of his continued partnership and consultation on the Unical project.
Earlier, at the 172nd Governing Council meeting of the University of Calabar, the Pro-chancellor and Chairman of the 14th Governing Council of the institution, DIG Udom Ekpoudom Udom (rtd) said the appointment will last for five years takes effect from Dec 1, 2025.
The Pro-Chancellor described the process as peaceful despite initial hiccups emanating from external elements he described as enemies of the University
He expressed gratitude to the almighty God who stood by him throughout the exercise, and in the same vein commended the President of the Nation, H/E Sen. Bola Tinubu for assembling such a crop of Nigerians in the Governing Council, describing them as wonderful.
The Chairman of Council specially lauded the Governor of Cross River State, H/E Sen. Bassey Otu for his understanding and his massive contributions, especially in the area of security, towards making the exercise a peaceful one.
DIG Udom showered praises on members of the University for their maturity while the exercise lasted, describing them as a community with a good heart.
