News Editor
By David Odama
Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the immediate dissolution of the current Governing Council of the University of Cross River State (UniCross).
The Governor has also approved the appointment of Professor Francisca Bassey as the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University, while Dr. Fidelis Ugbo have also been appointed the Pro-Chancellor of the University.
According to the statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Nsa Gill and made available to TMSnews, Hon. Francis Ettah and Prof. Susan Etim are to serve as members of the new Governing Council of the University
“Full list of the new Governing Council will be released shortly, however, by the directive of the Governor, these appointments take immediate effect.
“They are expected to nip in the bud every threat to a peaceful academic session in the University”.
The statement which added that the State Government Is committed to the welfare and well-being of staff and students, reaffirmed government commitment to high standards in teaching and learning in the University.
“Accordingly, maximum cooperation is expected from the new Governing Council to change any negative narrative in the University.
“The outgoing Acting Vice Chancellor should immediately hand over to the newly appointed Prof. Francisa Bassey”, the stated declared.
