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  • Police To Train UNICAL Security On Mental And Combat Alertness

    Police To Train UNICAL Security On Mental And Combat Alertness

    By UNICAL Press Corps

    The Cross River Police Command has assured the management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) of organising security training on combat and mental alertness for the Institution’s security personnel on campus.

    Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Aminu Alhassan, gave the assurance in Calabar when the Pro-Chancellor/Chairman of UNICAL Governing Council, Gen. Martin Luther-Agwai (Rtd) led other Council Members of the University on a courtesy call to the office of the Commissioner.

    Alhassan said that the University and the Police Command enjoys a cordial working relationship that should be sustained through peaceful co-existence.

    He told the team from UNICAL that the command will enhance operational efficiency of the police post on campus with a view to always respond to cases of emergency on time.

    “I want to assure you of the state command’s support and collaboration in maintaining a peaceful environment for both students and staff.

    “We are also going to train some of our personnel with a view to impact the needed security tips and knowledge on campus policing.

    “The University is a place for research and teaching, we will do our best to maintain our presence there always,” he assured.

    Earlier, Luther-Agwai told the CP that he was in his office on a familiarisation visit and to thank the command for their support to the university.

    He charged the Police Commissioner to organise training courses for its personnel on campus for optimal combat and mental alertness.

    “We have come here as a council to seek your continues support and collaboration in maintaining peace and orderliness in UNICAL.

    “We thank the Nigerian Police for all they have done in securing the University of Calabar community. But, we want to ask for more of their presence on campus,” he said.

    Earlier, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Florence Obi, thanked the Command for always responding to the management calls whenever there were cases of insecurity on campus.

    She assured the CP that the university would continue to partner with the police on all its activities.

  • Insecurity: C’River Gov’t To Establish Naval Base At UNICAL

    Insecurity: C’River Gov’t To Establish Naval Base At UNICAL

    1. The Cross River Government has disclosed plans to establish a Naval base in partnership with the Nigerian Navy at the riverine area of the University of Calabar.

    The state governor, Prof Ben Ayade disclosed this on Monday in Calabar when the Chairman and Pro Chancellor of the University of Calabar Governing Council, Gen. Martin Luther-Agwai (rtd), led the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Florence Obi and other members of the Council on a visit to his office.

    The Deputy Governor, Prof Ivara Esu, who stood in for the Governor informed the Chairman and other Council members that the decision to establish the base was reached during the state security meeting.

    He said that it was important to establish the base so as to curb insecurity around the riverine area of the university and beyond.

    Esu, who is a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, said that the state government places premium on the management, welfare and running of the university.

    “I am glad to receive this great team today because we are all partners in the growth and development of UNICAL.

    “On the issue of insecurity, I want to inform you that we have agreed in our last security meeting that we establish a naval base at the riverine area of the university to stem cases of insecurity on campus.

    “Most of the bad boys were using the riverside to strike into the university community. We are passionate about UNICAL; we will do our best to ensure the security of students and staff.

    “For me as a person, I’m very concerned because I was a Vice Chancellor of the prestigious University of Calabar,” he said.

    He assured the team of the state government‘s support for all their activities that would move the university forward.

    Earlier, the Chairman appealed to the state government to also look into the issue of land encroachment by some individuals and host communities.

    He said that they needed the support of all stakeholders in the state with a view to positioning the university as one of the best in the country and around the globe.

    The Chairman of the University’s Governing Council called on other members to support them in their bid to reposition the university for the benefit of all.

  • FCE Obudu Holds 38th Matriculation Ceremony, Administered Oath To 1,110 Students

    FCE Obudu Holds 38th Matriculation Ceremony, Administered Oath To 1,110 Students

    The Federal College of Education, Obudu held her 38th NCE matriculation ceremony for 1,110 fresh students that took the matriculation oath for the 2020/2021 Academic session.

    While welcoming both the students and their parents, guardians that graced the occasion in their numbers, the Acting Provost, Alhaji Ladan Chado noted the delay in the conduct of the exercise for the academic session. He attributed the delay to the long period of lockdown caused by the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic which led to the shutdown of the College between March and October, 2020.

    Chado noted that this prolonged closure affected the academic programmes of the institution. However, he said the lecturers and Staff showed uncommon resilience and perseverance in the performance of their duties by embarking on what he referred to as “crash” arrangements to successfully navigate the past session and be able to hold this matriculation ceremony in their honour.

    Addressing the new Students, Alhaji Ladan Chado said the 2020/2021 set of students are unique in the sense that it is during their time that the College is gradually restoring back the distorted academic calendar. He therefore demanded that the students must play commensurate role to move the College forward by working hard for their individual successes. He advised them to take up the gauntlet and ensure that they try to overcome those distractions that may prevent them from achieving their goal in the College.

    To achieve their objectives in the College, the Provost further advised the students to focus more on their studies. He equally enumerated a number of unacceptable practises and conducts that the students should not be involved. These include examination malpractices, cultism, stealing, sexual immorality, inability to abide by established approved dress codes among others.

    The Chief executive of the College reiterated on behalf of the Governing Council, the commitment of the Management towards the creation of an enabling and conducive environment for effective teaching and learning. He therefore mentioned a number of projects that has been attracted, completed and handed over to the Management for the use of both staff and students. They are the Technical Education Department Building at the Bebi Campus, Technical Education Workshop also at the Bebi campus, School of Early Childhood Care Education Building, School of Adult, Non-formal and Special Education Building, Science Complex and the College Pavilion.
    He also explained that both the Theatre Arts Auditorium and the 250 capacity lecture Theatre that was abandoned over the years would soon be completed and handed over as well.

    In the same vein, the Acting provost informed the distinguished audience that the ground breaking ceremony for both the School of Languages Building and the New Library Complex at the Bebi Campus had taken place and the projects would soon be compiled. He paid glowing tribute to the Federal Government of Nigeria under the able leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari for sponsoring these projects through Tetfund.

    Alhaji Ladan Chado explained that the present administration has evolved a workable arrangement that would ensure that certificates are issued to deserving students at the end of their studies. As a matter of fact, he announced that even the certificates for gradaunds up till 2020 are now ready and awaiting collection by the successful students.

    The Acting Provost conveyed the goodwill of the Chairman of the 7th Governing Council of the College, Professor Taoheed Adedoja who expressed great commitment and enthusiasm towards moving the College forward.

  • Jos 24hrs Curfew: NACRISS UNIJOS Solicits Support

    Jos 24hrs Curfew: NACRISS UNIJOS Solicits Support

    By Elijah Ugani

    The National Association of Cross River State Students NACRISS, University of Jos chapter has cried out to spirited individuals to consider sending support to assist them survive the predicament associated with the 24hrs curfew imposed by the state government in view of the ongoing crisis in Jos, the Plateau state capital.

    NACRISS in a release made available to TheLumineNews and signed by the Public Relation Officer, Comr.Emmanuel Ushie, indicates that “students within the university environment are finding it difficult to get basic necessities for their daily survival as they can’t go out to get something to eat nor do they have the finance to do so”

    Find the release in full:

    National Association of Cross River State Students University of Jos.

    I bring you solidarity greetings!!!

    In accordance to the violetic seizures within part of Jos metropolis.
    The leadership of the National Association Of Cross River State Students UNIJOS, has observed that due to the 24hrs curfew imposed by the state government because of the civil unrest and killings, students within the university environment are finding it difficult to get basic necessities for their daily survival as they can’t go out to get something to eat nor do they have the finance to do so.

    In view of the foregoing, we are calling and soliciting for your support in cash or kind as you may want to or may know someone that can facilitate the delivery of food items to them as nothing is too small.

    Your sons and daughters of Cross River State are in need of your support and prayers.

    For more information or support please contact..

    Contact:
    +234 813 040 1297
    +234 813 625 4642

    Please 🙏 we solicit for your support.

    Comr. USHIE EMMANUEL
    08136254642
    PRO.

    For

    COLLINS AKAH COLLINS
    PRESIDENT
    +234 813 040 1297

  • Barr Bukola Breaks Record, Won Best Graduating Student In All Schools She Attended Including Law School Where She Won 16 Awards

    Barr Bukola Breaks Record, Won Best Graduating Student In All Schools She Attended Including Law School Where She Won 16 Awards

    The Gazelle News

    Bukola Alada is a first class academic enigma. She has proven to be a genius all round.

    She is the young lady who emerged as the Best Graduating Student at the just concluded Nigerian Law School graduation which took place on Thursday, July 29, 2021. At the Law School graduation, apart from graduating with First Class honour, Bukola went home with 16 different awards.

    But that was not her first academic achievement. An alumnus of the first University in Nigeria, University of Ibadan, Bukola was the best graduating student at the University’s graduation ceremony, apart from bagging a First Class honour from the Law Faculty. To cap it all, she was the Valedictorian at the University’s convocation ceremony which took place on 12 November, 2020.

    Flashback to her early education, in July, 2008, Bukola was the best graduating student at the University of Ibadan Staff School.

    After that, she still emerged the best graduating student at the International School, University of Ibadan for her secondary education.

    Born to the family of Prof. & Mrs. A.R.A. Alada, Bukola had emerged as Best Graduating Student in all the educational institutions she attended.

    Therefore, for the Kwara-born academic genius, the sky is just the beginning as more laurels await her. #nigeriangems #ProudlyNigerian #proudofourcitizens #genius #LegalLuminary

  • The Guru Foundation Commends Unical VC On Zero Tolerance To Sorting, Other Vices

    The Guru Foundation Commends Unical VC On Zero Tolerance To Sorting, Other Vices

     

    The Guru foundation has lauded Prof Florence Obi, Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar for showing courage in stamping out all forms of mechanically orchestrated marks and other vices across the university.

    In a letter to the Vice Chancellor dated 13th August 2021, Comrade Oyo Effiom, founder of the group said that the foundation is impressed that the administration is taking concrete steps to sanitize the system and ensure that moral rectitude reigns in the university.

    According to Guru Foundation, “as the biggest community for ambitious young people in Cross River state, we are optimistic that actions in this direction will make the citadel of learning a global university that will compete with other top universities across the world “.

    Recalled that the Vice Chancellor has put  modalities in place to ensure that sorting and other vices that bring shame to the university are eradicate  through a sincere commitment to change the narrative.

  • Breaking: Jarigbe Agom Wins Again At The Court Of Appeal Abuja As Court Awards N1m Against Stephen Odey And Joe Agi SAN

    Breaking: Jarigbe Agom Wins Again At The Court Of Appeal Abuja As Court Awards N1m Against Stephen Odey And Joe Agi SAN

    By Elijah Ugani

    The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has again declared Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe as the Senator representing Cross River North senatorial district in the appeal filed separately by Stephen Odey and Joe Agi SAN.

    The court also awarded N1m each against the duo of Stephen Odey and Joe Agi SAN. Reading the judgment, the court held that “The applicants were not sincere with their application, they only came to contrive the judgment because the Appeal tribunal judgement wasn’t favourable to them. This court can not revisit its Judgment.

     

  • CENSSA BOT Reaffirms Marvellous Imoke As CENSSA WW Chief

    CENSSA BOT Reaffirms Marvellous Imoke As CENSSA WW Chief

    REAFFIRMATION OF MR. MARVELLOUS IMOKE AS THE CENSSA-WW CHIEF

    The Board of Trustees of CENSSA Worldwide, has affirmed Mr. Marvellous Imoke as the authentic Chief of our noble organization. In line with the section 6 (6)1 of the CENSSA Worldwide Constitution which states that:

    a. The Board of Trustee shall be the highest body of authority in CENSSA – WW
    b. The Board of Trustee shall serve as an advisory council in CENSSA -WW
    c. The Board of Trustee shall intervene/interfere to solve issues in CENSSA – WW when the serving executives and the six (6) Local Government Areas are unable to solve or handle the issue.

    Following the decision of the board to cancel the election that produced Mr. Idaka Sunday on January 23, 2021 at Ikom LGA due to election fraud after receiving a petition written by the LGA presidents, the BOT in consultation with the electoral body and students, declared the election null and void.

    Subsequently, A new election was conducted that produced a legitimate president in the person of Mr. Marvellous Imoke as the incumbent CENSSA Worldwide Chief.

    Hence, Mr. Sunday Idaka is not recognized as the Chief of CENSSA Worldwide. By this letter, Mr. Sunday Idaka has been given up to August 16, 2021 to cease impersonating as a Chief or face legal actions.

    The interest of the assembly supersedes personal interest and for the progress of the assembly, we hope that Mr. Sunday Idaka will respect the decision of the BOT and the students of Central Cross River State.

    Thank you.

    Christopher Lekan,
    Pioneer Chief/Chairman, Board of Trustees.

    Mr. Sunny Ndem
    Vice Chairman, BOT.

    Mr. Wani Enang
    PRO

    Cc:
    The AIG zone 6 Calabar.
    The Commissioner of Police, CRS.
    The Director of DSS CRS Command.
    The Commandant NSCDC CRS Command.
    The Vice Chancellor, University of Calabar.
    The Vice Chancellor, UNICROSS.
    The Provost, College of Education, Akamkpa.
    The Provost, College of Health Tech, Calabar.
    The State Chairman, NYCN, CRS.
    The President (NANS JCC).
    The President (NACRISS WW).
    The President (NANCRISS WW).
    The President (SOCRISS WW).
    The President (SUG UNICAL).
    The President (SUG UNICROSS, Calabar Campus). All Central WW LGA Presidents.
    All CENSSA Chapter Presidents.
    Mr. Sunday Idaka

  • Arthur Javis University Appoints Goddy Jedy Agba BOT Chairman

    Arthur Javis University Appoints Goddy Jedy Agba BOT Chairman

    By Victoria Effiong in CrossRiverWatch

    The Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo has appointed Nigeria’s minister for state, power, Prince Goddy Jedy Agba as the Chairman of it’s Board of Trustees.

    The appointment was conveyed in a letter to the Obudu born prince by the Chancellor of the Varsity, Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong which said Agba’s appointment was after “due consideration for his distinct commitment to national development.”

    The Chancellor expressed faith that “the leadership aptitude, candour and resilience which he graciously epitomizes will be brought to bear in his position as Chairman, Board of Trustees.”

    FearlessReports quoted Agba as saying that he intends to pursue his new responsibility with utmost pleasure, which aligns with his believe that, “quality education is the solution to the challenges facing Nigeria. When we get our education right, we will get our leadership at all levels right. I believe that although we are not yet there, we are making progress.”

    The Arthur Jarvis University is the first private tertiary Varsity in Cross River State with it’s first batch of graduates in camps across the country for the National Youth Service Corps Scheme.

    The emergence of the institution was greeted with cheers as an effort to arrest the brain drain in the country with private sector participation seen as a key factor to ensuring quality education due to poor funding from public coffers.

    However, Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari had in July 2021 during a global education submit held in the United Kingdom pledged to increase the annual budget for education by 50 percent from the current 3 percent.

  • Research, A Veritable Tool For Development In Varsities – UNICAL VC

    Research, A Veritable Tool For Development In Varsities – UNICAL VC

     

    The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi has identified research as a veritable tool for development in Universities, saying that her administration would always accord priority attention to research.

    Prof. Florence Obi stated this during the 2nd Nigerian Conference on Physical Sciences for staff and students of the Faculty with the theme, ‘’Physical Sciences: Innovation through Diversity for Sustainable Development’’ held at the New Chemistry Auditorium of the Faculty.

    According to her, no tertiary institution can achieve meaningful development without research, just as she called on academics to embrace research as a means of contributing to the growth of Universities.

    While describing the conference as ‘timely and unique’, the Vice Chancellor said the importance of research cannot be overemphasized, adding that the conference is coming at a time where the University is seeking visibility and wanting to share research knowledge and results of other people’s researches across the globe

    Prof. Florence Obi said the conference would also help to build the capacity of young academics especially in research, as part of their continuous professional growth and development.

    She said the conference has offered staff and students the privilege to present their papers and carry out researches especially in contemporary areas, even as she charged all participants to be focused in other to achieve results.

    Prof. Obi commended the Dean, Faculty of Physical Sciences for promoting research especially among undergraduate and postgraduate students. she used the opportunity to encourage Ph.D Students to carry out more researches and publish in reputable journals before graduation.

    According to the Vice –Chancellor, “we want our students to know that, once they come into Ph.D programme, they must learn to present their research findings in conferences and publish them in reputable Journals by so doing, their capacities will be improved because they go out as the University ambassadors.”

    She   congratulated the Faculty of physical Sciences for recognizing their own staff that have contributed to the development of the Faculty and commended the Dean for bringing them out for recognition as a way of motivating them.

    In his remarks, the Dean, faculty of physical Science of the University of Calabar, Professor Ayi A Ayi said, the conference such as this provides a valuable opportunity for research scientists, industry specialists and decision-makers to share their experiences.

    According to Prof Ayi, at the end of the conference, sources of knowledge would be accessed and additional knowledge would be created and capacities upgraded for the growth of the institution

    The event also featured keynote addresses by two erudite professors- Prof. Samuel Okon Inyang and Prof. Nneoyi Onen Egbe.

    Highlight of the event include the presentation of awards of honour to some professors in recognition of their contributions to human capital development and advancement of the faculty.