UNICROSS Dean Tasks New SUG Leaders on Compliance with University Rules
By Ebi COLLINS
The Dean of Student Affairs, University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Dr Victor Ndifon, has urged newly elected Students’ Union Government (SUG) leaders to respect institutional rules, follow established procedures and maintain constructive engagement with university management in the discharge of their responsibilities.
Ndifon gave the advice following the release of the certified results of the 2026 SUG elections conducted across the university’s Calabar, Ogoja and Okuku campuses.
He emphasised the need for the elected representatives to familiarise themselves with the hierarchy of university policies, particularly the Students’ Handbook, and ensure that their actions remain within the established regulatory framework.
The Dean, who chaired the university’s Electoral Commission, also advised the student leaders to observe the appropriate channels of communication when addressing issues concerning the institution and their union constitution.
At the Calabar campus, Ernest Ernest Asuquo of the Department of Civil Engineering emerged SUG President with 1,356 votes, while Ayuk Peace Kennedith of Physical Sciences was elected Vice President with 982 votes.
Other elected executive members include Ayim Samuel Esse of Education, Secretary General, with 576 votes; Joy Patrick Omini of Computing, Director of Finance, 656 votes; Charkpen Enaugha Egbe of Engineering, Treasurer, 553 votes; Ezekiel Atabashi of Physical Sciences, Director of Socials, 965 votes; and Ephraim Oyo Okon of Education, Director of Sports, 516 votes.
Fourteen students were also elected into the Calabar campus Students’ Union Senate, representing Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Hostel Constituency, Education, Computing, Communication and Media Studies, CES and Architecture.
At the Okuku campus, Onyam Emmanuel of Basic Medical Sciences was elected Vice President with 133 votes, while Ekpezu Hope Ukpai, also of Basic Medical Sciences, emerged Assistant Secretary General with 78 votes. Five students were elected into the campus Senate, including Ogar Emmanuel Udenyi, Bassey Wisdom O. and Anabea Bright Emmanuel of Basic Medical Sciences, as well as Joseph Benjamin and Ogar Sunday Coolest of Agriculture and Forestry.
At the Ogoja campus, Akpoga Francis U. of Management Sciences emerged Vice President with 124 votes. Aniah Jude A. and Francis Blessing A., both of Management Sciences, were elected into the campus Senate.
The Student Affairs Division confirmed that the successful candidates met the university’s administrative, academic and medical eligibility requirements, including the prescribed cumulative grade point average, satisfactory examination performance and negative NDLEA test results.
The certified results were signed and released by the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr Victor Ndifon, and the Student Affairs Officer, Mr Ofem E. Ofem.
The university expects the elected representatives to discharge their duties responsibly, uphold the regulations governing student conduct and sustain a productive relationship with management in advancing the interests of the student community.
