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  • UNICAL Partners DePaul University For Global Learning Experience Programme

    UNICAL Partners DePaul University For Global Learning Experience Programme

     

    DePaul University, Chicago, USA, is partnering with University of Calabar to deliver Global Learning Experience Programme.

    The Team from University of Chicago USA visited the Vice Chancellor of University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi on the 27th of July, 2022 to further conversations on the Global Learning Experience Programme.

    Representatives of DePaul University, Chicago, that are to pilot the Programme are Prof. Margaret Workman and Prof. Isiodoh.

    The University of Calabar will be represented by Prof. P. C. Okafor, (Director of External Relations), Prof. Anthony Akpan (Director ICT), Prof Ajake (Dean of faculty of Environment), Associate Prof. Rapheal Offiong (UNICAL Carbon Innovation Center), Prof. Pauline Essoka (HoD of Geography and Environmental Sciences), Dr. Paul Tawo Bukie (Department of Computer Science) and Mr. Jude Bepeh (Public Health Department).

    During the programme, students of University of Calabar shall take online courses together with students of DePaul University, Chicago.

    Prof. Margaret Workman will take a course in September 2022 while Prof. Isiodoh will take another course in April 2023.

    The students from both University will be allowed to interact through Google platforms, share assignments, classwork, quiz, and to have global learning experiences.

    The programme will involve collection of climate change stories from communities via interviews. These interviews will be recorded and synthesised.This will start in September 2022.

    In July 2023, there shall be a film festival, where the synthesised climate change stories will be used to shoot a movie.

    Visitors were taken round the University of Calabar campus, drill ranch in Calabar and Marina Resort for sight seeing and entertainment.

    Benefits of the Global Learning Experience Programme to UNICAL are as follows:

    1. Results from the entire exercise will be converted into publications which the University of Calabar will benefit.

    2. Students of the University of Calabar who will participate in the Programme will be issued certificates by DePaul University, Chicago, USA.

    3. The Students will also have the opportunity of interacting with students of DePaul University, Chicago where there can share their experiences about learning in Nigeria and learning in Chicago; this will give them global exposure.

  • Sandy Onor Admonishes Students Of COLMCILLE Memorial Academy Egrude – Ntamante, Boki LGA To Take Their Studies Seriously

    Sandy Onor Admonishes Students Of COLMCILLE Memorial Academy Egrude – Ntamante, Boki LGA To Take Their Studies Seriously

     

    The gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party PDP, for the 2022 general elections and senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Sen Sandy Onor has called on students of COLMCILLE Memorial Academy Egrude – Ntamante, Boki Local Government Area to take their studies very seriously and shun all forms of vices that will impact negatively on their academic performances.

    Sen Sandy who was represented by the Director General of the Caterpillar Movement, Chief Joe Obi Bisong, made the admonition during the meiden graduation ceremony of COLMCILLE Memorial Academy Egrude – Ntamante, Boki LGA held on Saturday, July 23rd 2022.

    The lawmaker identified and condemned the deteriorating rate of learning among students in our contemporary society, especially in the rural setting. He charged the students to rise to the challenge of the moment by taking their studies very seriously and put in their best to enable them compete favorably with other students when the need arises.

    Speaking further, senator Onor decried the increasing rate of drug abuse amongst students, which he referred to as a fertile ground for the upshoot of prostitution, cultism and occultism among young people.

    He said, “When you do drugs and become intoxicated or high, it becomes easy for you to be initiated into cultism. When you get initiated, you begin to look for ways to protect yourself from harm, that is how you will have to move from drugs to cultism and to occultism, where you finally sell yourself to the devil”.

    He used the opportunity to commend the management and staff of the institution for all the efforts and sacrifices made to inculcate the needed knowledge in the students which he referred to as future Presidents, Governors, Engineers, Medical Doctors among other professions. He stressed that the students needs to be given nothing less, than the best as the generation next rest on them. He congratulated the school, parents and students for the successful outing of the madein graduation ceremony.

    Sen Onor charged the graduands to be worthy ambassadors of their alma mater and wished them the best as they seek admission into higher institutions of learning.

    Caterpillar Media

     

  • Utugwang Central Councilor, Hon Emmanuel Adinyang Commends Sen Jarigbe Agom For Undertaking The Renovation Of Govt Primary School Ukpirinyi-Utugwang

    Utugwang Central Councilor, Hon Emmanuel Adinyang Commends Sen Jarigbe Agom For Undertaking The Renovation Of Govt Primary School Ukpirinyi-Utugwang

    By Elijah Ugani

    The Councilor representing Utugwang Central in Obudu Legislative Council and House Committee Chairman on Education, Hon Emmanuel Adinyang has commended Sen Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, senator representing Cross River Northern Senatorial District for the various interventions currently undertaken by the senator, especially the renovation of a classroom block in Government Primary School Ukpirinyi-Utugwang.

    The lawmaker who took to his verified Facebook page to the commend senator Jarigbe Agom on behalf of his constituents, used the opportunity to commend Prince KJay Jeddy-Agba, who he thought may have drawn the attention of the senator to the delapidated status of the school.

    Recall that Hon Emmanuel Adinyang was among the councilors elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party PDP, who defected with Governor Ben Ayade to the All Progressive Congress APC.

     

  • Schools In Ukpirinyi-Utugwang, Ashikpe-Ukpe And Estong-Busi Wears New Look As Sen Jarigbe Agom Steps In

    Schools In Ukpirinyi-Utugwang, Ashikpe-Ukpe And Estong-Busi Wears New Look As Sen Jarigbe Agom Steps In

    ONGOING; Sen. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe’s sponsored Renovation work commences in the following schools in Cross River North;

    -Government Primary School Ukpirinye, Utugwang Obudu LGA.

    -Community Primary School Ashikpe-Ukpe in Obudu LGA.

    -Primary School Estong Busi, Obanliku LGA

    Recall that, Contractors were mobilized to the various schools over the weekend and mandated to commence work immediately to enable the pupils return to their upgraded classrooms as soon as possible.

    Sen. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has remained committed in his drive to improve the educational standard of his Senatorial District.

    TEAM JARI MEDIA

  • The Historical Society Of Nigeria Reminds Her Members Of The Deadline For The Submission Of Abstracts For Her 67th Conference/Congress

    The Historical Society Of Nigeria Reminds Her Members Of The Deadline For The Submission Of Abstracts For Her 67th Conference/Congress

    By Admin

    The Historical Society of Nigeria invites the general public and members of the society in particular to her 67th annual conference/congress.

    In a release made available to TheLumineNews and signed by the Convener/Chairman of the Conference Organizing Committee, Dave Imbua PhD, indicates that the conference which promises to be a great intellectual feast in the nation’s capital city will feature a number of exciting activities, including but not limited to the following: Dike Memorial Lecture, Proposal/Grant Writing Workshop, Soap Box/Round Table, History Methodology Workshop, Cocktail Party, Excursion/Site seeing around Abuja and its Environs, Election of new Executives/Council Members and Presentation of Papers.

    The release reads in full:

    “67th Annual Conference/Congress of the Historical Society of Nigeria

    “Dear Colleagues,
    I trust everyone is doing great. Kindly be reminded that the deadline for the submission of abstracts for the 67th conference of the Historical Society of Nigeria that will be holding at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja, is less than 72 hours away. While thanking colleagues who have already submitted their abstracts, I encourage others to do so before the expiration of the deadline.

    “The conference which promises to be a great intellectual feast in the nation’s capital city will feature a number of exciting activities, including but not limited to the following: Dike Memorial Lecture, Proposal/Grant Writing Workshop, Soap Box/Round Table, History Methodology Workshop, Cocktail Party, Excursion/Site seeing around Abuja and its Environs, Election of new Executives/Council Members and Presentation of Papers. The audience will be made up of academics, military personnel, top government functionaries, and the general public.

    “Pay your Abstract Fee, Membership dues and Conference Registration fee into the following account:

    “Account Name: Historical Society of Nigeria.
    Account No.: 1400171650.
    Bank: Heritage.

    “Be reminded that Abstract Fee and Conference Registration fee are 5, 000 and 20, 000 respectively. Membership fee is based on rank and graduated as follows: Professor – 25,000; Associate Professor – 20, 000; Senior Lecturer 15, 000; Lecturer I – 10, 000; Lecturer II – 8, 000; Assistant Lecturer and Graduate Assistant – 6, 000; Graduate Student – 5, 000; Undergraduate Students – 2, 000. Institutional Membership is 50, 000 only.

    “Remember that only registered members will be qualified to vote and be voted for.

    “On behalf of the President of our Society, Prof. Okpeh O. Okpeh and members of the 67th congress/conference planning committee, I wish you all a happy Democracy Day and a prosperous week ahead.

    “Dr Dave Imbua
    Convener”.

  • Catholic Priest Admonishes ASUU On Strike, At Late Pa Angba’s Burial

    Catholic Priest Admonishes ASUU On Strike, At Late Pa Angba’s Burial

    By UNICROSS Media

    Reverend Father Benedict Mose of Saint John The Baptist Catholic Church Wula in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State, has admonished members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) against using their low emoluments as a reason for embarking on industrial strike actions.

    He admonished them while delivering a sermon at Uchu-Yache, during the funeral mass for Late Pa Elder Bernard Ogabor Angba, father of Professor Augustine Angba, Vice Chancellor of University of Cross River State.

    He said “ASUU should not go on strike on ‘we are not well paid’. They should go on strike because things are not going on well…. I want to see ASUU going on strike because the primary school sector is not functioning, not tertiary institutions…. Most of the corruption that we are crying about, we must go back to primary schools. I am an Administrator of a school. Judging from the moral decadence among children of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 years, I am afraid of what will happen in 20 years from now. We have to go back.”

    In addition, he advised ASUU to look inwards and fight against bribery and corruption as perpetrated by some Lecturers. He said: “A Lecturer will complain about Federal Government and you are collecting ‘sorting’. Are you not ashamed? You are upgrading marks. You can’t receive bribes and think you will be great.”

    He enjoined Lecturers and other sympathisers at the funeral service to readjust their lives and live well so they will be at peace with God on Judgement Day after their deaths.

    Reverend Father Mose described Late Pa Angba as a man who touched several lives. He said: “You have seen his children, so it’s like seeing their father. They must have touched your lives, that’s why you are here. It means that he touched your lives too. I am giving you an assignment Think about your lives today. One day as this Papa is lying here, that’s how one day, they will keep you. Where will you be on the Judgement Day?”

    Late Pa Elder Bernard Angba died at the age of 80. In his tribute to him, Professor Augustine Angba described him as “strong and tenacious both in sickness and in good health.”
    He added that just as he is proud to be a product of his father’s loins, he knows that even in the grave, his father is happy that he (Professor Angba) is a product of his loins.
    We wish Late Pa Elder Bernard Ogabor Angba peaceful rest.

     

  • Liberian University Seeks Partnership With UNICAL In Research, Exchange Programmes

    Liberian University Seeks Partnership With UNICAL In Research, Exchange Programmes

     

    African Methodist Episcopal University (AME), a Liberian institution is seeking partnership with the University of Calabar (UNICAL) in the area of research, students and staff exchange programmes.

    The proposed partnership was brought to the fore when the Vice-Chancellor of AME, Dr Alvin Attah, paid a working visit to UNICAL Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Florence Banku Obi in Calabar.

    Dr Attah, who is an alumnus of UNICAL, said that the need to give back to his alma mater informed his decision to pay a visit to UNICAL.

    The AME vice chancellor, who said he would continue to be a good ambassador of UNICAL, expressed optimism that the partnership would expand the frontiers of knowledge.

    “I am here to see how well we can collaborate in some common areas like staff and students exchange and research.

    “We have issues in Africa and unless we find solutions within ourselves to solve them, nobody will do it for us.

    “We have common traditions, common cultural values and we all need each other to see how we can move forward.

    “As a malabite, it is a good thing for me to come and visit where I was trained,” he said.

    According to him, AME is also partnering with other universities in Africa, and maintained that UNICAL being a reputable tertiary institution have been chosen among many others.

    Responding, the vice-chancellor of UNICAL, Obi said she was pleased that an alumnus of UNICAL was at the helm in a Liberian university.

    Obi, who said she was proud of the AME vice chancellor, said “you have done so well, we congratulate you as a malabite, once a malabite, always a malabite’’.

    She called on the AME vice chancellor to always make his alma mater proud by projecting the image of the institution.

    Prof. Obi told the AME vice chancellor that having risen to the position of a vice-chancellor in Liberia, it shows that UNICAL churns-out quality individuals who have been found worthy in character and learning.

    She commended the AME boss for deeming it fit to involve UNICAL in his quest for African collaboration and partnership.

    Obi said that it was easier for Africa to partner with itself rather than looking outward all the time.

    “UNICAL is ready for the partnership and modalities will be put in place by the institution’s Directorate of External Relations and Partnership to cement the relationship between both universities,” she said.

  • UNICAL VC Commends Sen Jarigbe Agom Interest In The Development Of UNICAL

    UNICAL VC Commends Sen Jarigbe Agom Interest In The Development Of UNICAL

     

    The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, has commended the Senator representing Cross River Northern Senatorial District for his interest in the development of his alma mater, the University of Calabar.

    Prof. Obi who made the commendation when she led some officials of the Institution on a courtesy visit to the Parliamentarian, lauded him for what, according to her, he has done and is planning to do for the university.

    The Vice Chancellor further said, as head of the university’s administration, she is doing all within her powers to reposition the Institution, and return it back to her lost glory.

    In his remarks, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe thanked the Vice Chancellor and her entourage for honouring him with the visit.

    Sen. Jarigbe, an alumnus of the University of Calabar, said he has every reason to think about the progress of the University which is his alma mater. The Senator used the opportunity to thank the Vice-Chancellor for all her efforts geared towards rebranding the institution.

    The Distinguished Senator informed his guests that, he has been in touch with the Head, Department of Chemistry, assuring the Vice Chancellor that something positive will come out of the 2022 appropriation that will be of benefit to the Institution.

  • Former President Goodluck Jonathan To Grace UNICAL’s 35th Convocation

    Former President Goodluck Jonathan To Grace UNICAL’s 35th Convocation

     

    The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, has paid a courtesy call on the immediate past President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR.

    Speaking during the visit, Prof. Obi recalled the roles played by the former president in uplifting the standard of education across the six geopolitical zones of the country.

    She described GEJ as a humble gentleman who places Nigeria above any other personal consideration, referring to him as a unifying factor in Nigeria, Africa, and the world at large.

    The Vice-Chancellor reminded the former President that Nigerians will not forget the epochal call he put across to his successor, President Buhari, which accounted for the relative peace and brotherhood that the nation is enjoying today.

    To this end, the VC said the Governing Council, Senate, and Management have found in him a man worthy in all ramifications for the award of an Honorary Doctorate Degree – (Honoris Causa) of the Institution.

    In his remark, Jonathan expressed appreciation to the Council, Senate, and Management of the University of Calabar for finding him worthy of the honour even after his tenure as president.

    He said that though he had cause to turn down so many similar offers, but because of his love for the institution, he has no option but to graciously accept the offer from the University of Calabar with all amount of humility.

    The Vice-Chancellor was accompanied on the eventful visit by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Prof. Angela Oyo-Ita, and the Registrar, Amb. Jammy Egbe.

    Others include two members of the University Governing Council, Hon. Vincent Ogbuagu and Prof. (Mrs) Eno Grace Nta, as well as, the University’s Alumni Relations Officer, Dr Dorn Cklaimz Enamhe.

  • Dr Richard Utubakwu Appointed Provost Federal College Of Education, Obudu

    Dr Richard Utubakwu Appointed Provost Federal College Of Education, Obudu

    FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
    P.M. B 1038
    OBUDU
    CROSS RIVER STATE
    March 3, 2022

    DR. UTUBAKU’S APPOINTMENT AS PROVOST
    President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) has approved the appointment of Dr. Richard Ugbaha Utubaku as the new Provost of the Federal College of Education, Obudu, for a first term of four years, as conveyed by the Honourable Minister of Education Mallam Adamu Adamu.

    The appointment is consequent upon competitive interview conducted for eighteen (18) applicants for the position among the thirty-five (35) that applied for the job in November, 2021.

    The Chairman Governing Council of the College Prof. Taoheed Adedoja on behalf of Council members has congratulated the new provost and looks forward to his visionary leadership of the College that was established since 1982.

    The Chairman had earlier sent similar congratulations to the new Bursar of the College Mr. Joseph Eba Ogar.

    The newly appointed Provost Dr. Richard Utubaku began his educational career in Roman Catholic Mission(RCM) Primary School Bebuabie, Obudu where he obtained the First School Leaving Certificate(FSLC) in 1979. Thereafter he was at Comprehensive Secondary School, Obudu between 1979 and 1985 where he passed the WAEC Examination in flying colours.

    He was at the Federal College of Education, Obudu where he was certified a teacher with the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in 1990 and then proceeded to the University of Calabar where he obtained a 2nd Class Upper Degree in Education Mathematics in 1992. As a true Nigerian, he served his NYSC at the Government Secondary School Wushishi in Niger State where he was the Corp Liason Officer.

    Dr. Utubaku returned to his Alma Mater, the University of Calabar for an M.Ed in Mathematics Education. At the University of Agriculture, Makurdi he crowned his Academic pursuit with a Ph.D in Mathematics Education in 2015.

    In 1993, the young Richard Utubaku got his first appointment as an Assistant Lecturer in the Mathematics Department of Federal College of Education, Obudu where he rose through the ranks to the position of Chief Lecturer in 2013, having served variously as HOD, Dean, Director and Chairman of several Committees.

    Dr. Richard Utubaku has to his credit several Conference papers, Journal articles Books and Book Chapters and has some textbooks to his credit.

    Dr. Richard Ugbaha Utubaku is the 1st Alumnus to become a Provost in almost 40 years of the College’s existence and hopes to reposition the College in line with its vision of enhancing academic and professional excellence in teacher education for Sustainable National Development.

    Dr. Utubaku is happily married and blessed with five (5) children.