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  • UNICAL Dean Of Student’s Affairs Invites NYSC Mobilization Officers, HODs For A Crucial Meeting

    UNICAL Dean Of Student’s Affairs Invites NYSC Mobilization Officers, HODs For A Crucial Meeting

     

    As part of efforts to curb the negative trend of fraudulent mobilization of non qualified students for the mandatory one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), the Dean Student’s Affairs of the University of Calabar, Prof Patrick Egaga, has invited all NYSC Mobilization Officers and Heads of Departments to a crucial meeting slated for today Tuesday May 13th 2025 at the Center for Educational Services CES auditorium by 11:00am.

    In a release made available to TheLumineNews, Prof Egaga noted that “Attendance is mandatory as non-attendance will result in non-submission of your Department’s Batch ‘B’ 2025 Senate-approved results”.

    The release further indicates that the agenda for the meeting is NYSC Mobilization.

    The release, signed by Pastor Patrick Ibiang, Deputy Registrar and Students Affairs Officer, on behalf of the Dean quoted Egaga stating that “The meeting is bound to be explosive and exploratory with intent to blocking avenues leading to all forms of malpractices by Mobilization Portal Handlers within the University which squarely aligns with the vision of the current University administration “

  • UNICAL Pledges Support for Fight Against Drug Abuse

    UNICAL Pledges Support for Fight Against Drug Abuse

    The University of Calabar( Unical) has pledged it’s unwavering support and commitment to combating drug abuse, recognizing its devastating impact on students and the broader community.

    This pledge was made by the Dean of Students Affairs, Prof. Patrick Egaga, when officials from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) paid a courtesy call on him in his office

    Prof. Egaga assured the NDLEA of the school management’s support and promised a smooth execution of their proposed events aimed at combating drug abuse.

    He emphasized the importance of addressing drug abuse, a long-standing issue affecting the school.

    While assuring the NDLEA of the institution’s full collaboration and partnership he advised them to make a proposal to the school management on their proposed event for drug sensitization.

    Prof. Egaga thanked the NDLEA for choosing to sensitize the students and staff of the University on the dangers of drug abuse.

    He said the institution’s commitment to supporting the NDLEA’s efforts align with the agency’s mission to combat drug abuse and promote a safer, healthier environment for Nigerian youths.

    Earlier, the Deputy Commander of Narcotics, Drug Demand Reduction Unit, NDLEA, Cross River State Command,Nandi Roseline Ada highlighted the alarming rate of drug abuse among young people, aged 14-65.

    She stressed that drug abuse and academic success are mutually exclusive, and offered support for students struggling with substance abuse through rehabilitation facilities.

    The Deputy Commander also suggested implementing a Drug Integrity Test to deter students from using drugs and proposed sensitizing students during the school orientation.

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    University of Calabar