by By George Odok Jr.
Earlier today, September 13th, 2020, the VC elect, Prof. Florence Banku Obi visited key stakeholders in Southern Senatorial District to officially present herself to the host community of University Calabar on her emergence as the 11th VC of Unical.
The first female VC visited the Paramount Ruler of Calabar South, Prof. Hogan Itam, who prayed for her and wished her well in her tenure which starts on December 1, 2020. Prof. Itam expressed happiness on her emergence and promised to work with her during her tenure as VC.
The incoming VC also visited Mr Asuquo Ekpenyong Snr and Jnr respectively, where she sought their support and cooperation for a smooth running of the institution.
Similarly, she also visited Prof. Eyo Etim-Nyong in his house. She pledged her utmost desire to run an all inclusive administration that will promote and enhance academic excellence in the univeristy.
High point of the visit was at the residence of Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, where both amazons discussed at length and celebrated the victory of the incoming VC.
Senator Ita-Giwa congratulated her for making history by breaking the jinx of becoming the first female VC of Unical, 45 years after.
