The Chairman of Cross River State Table Tennis Association, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, PhD , has revealed plans to construct a world-class table tennis facility and athlete hostel in Calabar . The project aims to address the chronic infrastructure deficit and funding challenges that have long hindered the development of the sport in the state. Speaking recently on the current state of the game, Duke expressed deep concern over the lack of training facilities and modern equipment, which he identified as major barriers to grooming young talent. He revealed that the decision to build a permanent facility arose from a strategic choice to invest in long-term infrastructure rather than short-term international training tours . "We were talking about sending two girls and two boys to China. I looked at the costs and realized that the amount required to stay one month in China, we could use it to build a table tennis hostel," Duke stated. "I want to have a facility with at least one ...
UNICROSS, EFUT COMMUNITY COMMIT TO PEACEFUL RESOLUTION OF LAND DISPUTE AS TRADITIONAL LEADERS BACK UNIVERSITY'S POSITION
The management of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful engagement, sustainable development and respect for traditional institutions following a high-level courtesy visit to the Efut Palace aimed at addressing concerns surrounding the ongoing encroachment on the university's land. The visit, which took place on Monday, June 1, 2026, provided an important platform for frank and constructive discussions between the university management, traditional rulers, and community stakeholders on issues affecting the institution's growth and the future of its host community. Speaking during the meeting, the Paramount Ruler of Calabar South and Muri Munene of the Efuts, His Royal Highness Prof. Itam Hogan , a former Chairman of the Governing Council of CRUTECH (now UNICROSS), welcomed the Vice Chancellor and her delegation and emphasized the importance of dialogue, understanding and cooperation in resolving all issues relating to the u...