Senator Eteng Williams Congratulates New UNICROSS Pro-Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor, Commends Gov. Otu

Senator Eteng Williams, representing Cross River Central Senatorial District has extended hearty congratulations to Barr.

Fidelis Ugbo and Prof. Franca Bassey on their recent appointments as Pro-Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), respectively.
Describing the appointments as a critical step in advancing education in Cross River State, Senator Williams lauded Governor Bassey Otu for making thoughtful and commendable choices. He noted that both appointees are reputable professionals with proven track records of excellence, integrity, and commitment to service. According to him, their emergence reflects the governor’s resolve to reposition UNICROSS as a hub of innovation and academic distinction in the state and beyond.

Barr. Fidelis Ugbo, a seasoned legal practitioner and administrator, brings a wealth of experience to his new role as Pro-Chancellor. His impressive credentials and extensive involvement in public service provide a solid foundation for offering strategic leadership and policy direction to the university’s Governing Council. Senator Williams expressed optimism that Barr. Ugbo’s input would strengthen institutional governance and create an enabling environment for academic and infrastructural growth.

Similarly, Senator Williams extolled the appointment of Prof. Franca Bassey as Vice Chancellor of UNICROSS, hailing it as a historic and inspiring development. A distinguished scholar and seasoned academic administrator, Prof. Bassey’s rise to this esteemed position underscores her decades of dedication, intellectual achievements, and unwavering commitment to higher education. He noted that her wealth of experience will undoubtedly catalyze transformational changes in the university’s academic and research activities, while also inspiring young women and girls across the state.

The Senator further commended Governor Otu for his consistent efforts toward prioritizing education and human capital development, which he described as the bedrock of societal progress. According to him, the decision to appoint such high-calibre individuals demonstrates the governor’s understanding of the pivotal role of education in the state’s economic growth and sustainable development.

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