Skip to main content

UNICAL VC ON A FAMILIARIZATION TOUR TO THE STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

 


Abara Etop,


The Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams, has assured that the House of Assembly will honour the invitation to the 34th Convocation ceremony of the  University of Calabar.


Williams stated this when the Vice Chancellor of the University  Prof. Florence Obi, led other management members on a courtesy visit to the Speaker's office.


The Speaker used the forum to appeal for collaboration between the State Assembly and University of Calabar, in the areas of admission and jobs opportunities in the Institution and however thanked the Vice Chancellor, Prof Florence Obi and her team for the visit.


He noted that as representatives of the people, the House has the obligation to speak for them, adding that the Assembly must look for a way to resolving the land issues in the Institution.


The Speaker maintained that the University of Calabar is a Federal Institution that the people of the State needed, therefore the House must do everything to protect it.


Williams, further assured that he will convene a meeting with the House members representing Calabar South 1 and 11, Rt Hon. Joseph Bassey, Deputy Speaker and Rt. Hon. Okon Ephraim, the Chief Wipe, as well as the Calabar Municipality counterpart, Rt. Hon. Effa Esua, to swing into action, with a view to resolving the issues.


Also speaking, the House Committee Chairman on Education and member representing Boki 1 State Constituency, Rt. Hon. Itam Verginia Abang, in appreciation, commended the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Florence Obi for the successes recorded in a short while in office and appealled for the consideration of indigent students during admissions, as 

well as elevating the University's academic status to rank among best Universities in the Country.


Earlier in her remarks, the Vice Chancellor, Prof Florence Obi, said she is appreciative of the overwhelming support given her, during and after her candidature and investiture as Vice Chancellor, University of Calabar, adding that the support will not be taken for granted, she stressed further that coming to the Assembly now, was deliberate, as one who is part of the lawmakers.


The Vice Chancellor, reiterated that she was in the Assembly with her team to formally invite the Speaker and members to the 34th Convocation ceremony of the University of Calabar, coming up on Saturday, 27th March, 2021, being the first under her watch.


Prof. Obi, maintained that the visit was to also appeal to the Assembly to intervene in the Land crisis between the University and the host Communities, where some of such cases are in court, adding that several attempts to resolving them has proved abortive.


Obi however called on the State Assembly to have an eye on the University Community, as part of their Constituent.


High point of the visit was the presentation of a pledge, in memory of the visit by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Florence Obi.


Present at the event, Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Joseph Bassey, the Deputy Leader, Rt. Hon. Fred Osim and Rt. Hon Itam Abang, others are Rt. Hon. Regina Anyogo, Rt. Hon Mathew Olory, as well as Hon. Frank Ovat and Hon. Cynthia Nkasi

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

BREAKING NEWS: Youths of Ikot Ansa Nab Vandals Destroying Public Utilities, Hand Over to Authorities for Prosecution

  In a combined effort to curb the rampant vandalism of public utilities in Cross River State, the youth leader of Ikot Ansa, Prince, Victor Otu Iso JR, alongside his community, successfully apprehended criminals involved in the destruction of vital public infrastructure. The vandals were caught red-handed this morning, 13th day of September 2024, as they attempted to steal Amor cables belonging to state transformers at Ekpo Iso. Acting swiftly, the youth leader invited the Special Adviser on Public Utilities, Engr. Dr. Jerome Egbe KSM, and his counterpart on General Duties, Barr. Ekpenyong Akiba, to the scene. The Special Advisers arrived promptly, accompanied by operatives of the Nigerian Police Force from the Federal Division, and took custody of the criminals. The suspects have since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further interrogation and prosecution. While addressing the youths of Ikot Ansa, Engr. Dr. Egbe and Barr. Akiba commended their
1 comment
Read more

Chevron Opens Employment Portal for New Applicants

  Chevron, a leading multinational energy corporation, has officially launched its employment portal, inviting qualified applicants from across the country to apply for various job openings. This move is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to create job opportunities and invest in local talent. The open portal provides opportunities in various fields, including engineering, project management, finance, human resources, and operations. Candidates are encouraged to apply online by visiting the official Chevron employment portal, where they can submit their applications, upload relevant documents, and monitor the status of their submissions. Chevron’s initiative comes at a time when job creation is a top priority for both private and public sectors, aiming to reduce unemployment rates in the country. The company is looking for candidates who are innovative, team-oriented, and committed to achieving excellence in their respective fields. Interested applicants are urged to review the j
Post a Comment
Read more

C'River State sets aside Jan 27 for Environmental Sanitation Exercise

The Cross River State Government has announced Saturday, January 27, 2024, between the hours of 7 am and 10 am as a day for environmental sanitation exercises across the state. The release signed by the Honourable Commissioner Ministry of Environment, Hon. Moses Osogi stipulates that movement of people and vehicles during the period shall be restricted except for those on essential duties.  He urged business owners and residents to partake in the cleaning and evacuation of waste around their surroundings during the hours of sanitation.  The release noted that defaulters shall be charged and tried by Cross River State Mobile Court.  Remember, a clean environment is everyone's business, together let's keep Cross River State Clean, green and serene.
Post a Comment
Read more