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  • UNICROSS Staff Embark On Indefinite Strike, Demands Payment Of About 500M For Palliatives, Consequential Adjustment

    UNICROSS Staff Embark On Indefinite Strike, Demands Payment Of About 500M For Palliatives, Consequential Adjustment

    Ndifereke BASSEY

    THE Joint Action Committee (JAC) of SSANU, NASU AND NAAT, SSANI have declared an indefinite industrial action to press home their demands of about five hundred million naira for Palliatives, payments of arrears and other entitlements.

    The Union members expressed dismay at the nonchalant attitude of the management and the government over  staff welfare, saying, “nobody had the courtesy to call them for a meeting all this while.”

    They noted,  only Union leaders have been  initiating meetings to no avail, expressing disappointment that the government and management have concluded arrangements to implement a  no-work-no-pay policy, if the strike action is actualized,

    “According to them,  we are not bothered because we are use to the struggle and will take it to the end.”

    After the Congress, held at ETF 1 lecture hall on Monday, November 4, 2024, the Union unanimously voted for an indefinite strike action until their demands are met.

    In a statement jointly  signed by Chairmen and Secretary of the three trade Unions at the institution, Comr. Mark Enang Ayo (SSANU, Chairman), Comr. Vincent Etta (JAC/NAAT, Chairman) and  Comr. Prince E. Bassey (JAC, Secretary) onbehalf of the  unions states: “Having given Management, Council and Government a total of ninety-six (96) working days from June 11, 2024, when the Unions in the University of Cross River State declared a trade dispute over some crucial issues and having not received any concrete commitment from all the aforementioned parties, the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of NASU, SSANU and NAAT held her Congress on Wednesday September 25, 2024 and resolved  “that, the key issues requiring Government’s attention, as listed in our notice of warning strike dated August 16, 2024 cannot be compromised.

    “That, the issues highlighted in our numerous correspondences to Management
    and Council must be met to avert the looming indefinite strike action by the Unions.

    “It should be noted that unions are critical stakeholders and partners in the university project, our interest must not be compromised.

    ” To this end, JAC will withdraw the services of her members throughout the period of the strike action.”

  • UNICROSS Announces Resumption, Matriculation Date

    UNICROSS Announces Resumption, Matriculation Date

    By Able Winnard

    The management of the University of Cross River State, (UNICROSS) has announced the resumption date for the continuation of the first semester 2023/2024 academic session.

    Recall that the State-owned institution had on the 14th of December, 2023 embarked on a two-week festive break for both students and staff which elapsed on January 4, 2024.

    In a circular signed by the management also announced January 25, and 26 for matriculation of new students across the four campuses.

    The management enjoined both old students to pay their outstanding fees while the new students pay up their fees in full.

    The circular reads: “The Management of the University of Cross River State, UNICROSS wishes to remind all Students (old and new) that school resumed for academic activities after the Christmas and New Year holidays on Thursday, January 04, 2024, for continuation of the 1st Semester 2023/2024 Session.

    “Students should please note and comply with the following directives:

    “All new Students are expected to pay their fees in full on or before 19th January 2024. This is to enable them to participate in the matriculation scheduled for 25 January 2024.

    “All new students who have not yet paid their full school fees should do so on or before 19h January 2024.

    “New Students should note that their matriculation shall be held on Thursday and Friday, 25th 26 January 2024 on all campuses of the University.

    “All new students who fail to pay their school fees shall lose their studentship in the University after the matriculation. New students should expect further directives on guidelines for the matriculation.

    “All old students viz, years 2,3,4,5, an extra year, should pay up any outstanding school fees they are owing immediately.

    “Old students should note that failure to pay up their fees will attract stipulated late registration charges which have taken effect from November 2023. Every student of the University should endeavor to comply with these directives in order to avoid undesirable consequences.”

  • UNICROSS Graduate Excels in NYSC Camp, Wins One Million Naira

    UNICROSS Graduate Excels in NYSC Camp, Wins One Million Naira

    Okpo Chibueze, a graduate of Department of Animal Science in Obubra campus of UNICROSS has excelled in Port Harcourt camp of National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) by clinching the top position in the Accesspreneur business pitch contest held in camp.

    His success came by delivering a compelling defense of his Pig Farming business pitch, aimed at addressing food insecurity.
    Sponsors of the competition rewarded him with the sum of one million naira.
    Kudos to UNICROSS and congratulations to Okpo on this well-deserved achievement.

    – UNICROSS Media Team

  • Gov Otu Pledges To Review The Monthly Subvention To UNICROSS In The Light Of The Current Challenges

    Gov Otu Pledges To Review The Monthly Subvention To UNICROSS In The Light Of The Current Challenges

     

    Cross River State Governor, Sen. Prince Bassey Otu, has disclosed that he is aware of the current challenges faced by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State and he will review the subvention to the University and will continue to work together with the Vice Chancellor to resolve all the issues.

    The governor made the commitment when he received the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Austin Angba, and his management team on a courtesy visit.

    According to Otu, a society’s academic foundation must be securely established for it to advance.

    “For any society to progress, the academic foundation must be solidly entrenched. That is why I facilitated the building of a befitting administrative block to provide the needed comfort for staff and lecturers.

    “My administration will continue to work to ensure that UNICROSS becomes one of the leading tertiary institutions in this country and beyond,” the governor said.

    In light of the current economic difficulties, Governor Otu indicated that he will review the monthly subvention to them to ensure some structural changes in the institution.

    “The challenges you face, I already know. We will review the monthly subvention in the light of current challenges and will continue to work together to resolve the issues.

    Speaking during the visit, the Vice Chancellor of UNICROSS, Prof. Austin Angba, while congratulating the governor on his assumption of office, commended him for facilitating the building of the administrative block of the university while serving as a senator, expressing confidence that he will do more as the Chief Executive of the state.

    “Many years ago I drove to UNICROSS and beheld the administrative block you facilitated when you were at the National Assembly. It speaks of a man who loves education. We thank you for facilitating that project, because we know that as governor, you will do more for the institution.”

    The VC disclosed that in recent ranking of universities, the University of Cross River State emerged as 7th Best University in Nigeria and 37th

  • UNICROSS Gets NUC Approval To Operate 17 New Courses

    UNICROSS Gets NUC Approval To Operate 17 New Courses

    The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted full accreditation to 17 undergraduate academic programmes at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS).

    The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Augustine Angba, made the disclosure during the 111th Regular meeting of the University’s Senate.

    Angba listed the approved programmes as:
    1. Broadcasting
    2. Journalism and Media Studies
    3. Marketing
    4. Animal and Environmental Biology
    5. Plant Science Advertisements
    6. Microbiology
    7. Library and Information Science
    8. Human Kinetics
    9. Information Systems
    10. Peace Studies
    11. Sociology
    12. Entrepreneurship
    13. Banking and Finance
    14. Software Engineering
    15. Early Childhood Education
    16. Economics
    17. Industrial Chemistry

    The approval of these programmes is an outcome of NUC’s Resource Verification visit to the University. The visit took place in April this year. The approved programmes are scheduled for commencement in the next academic session.

    This is another win for UNICROSS, following the recent ranking of the University by Times Higher Education as the 7th best in Nigeria and 37th in Africa, among 51 universities that were ranked in Sub Saharan Africa.

  • Shun Cultism, Examination Malpractice, UNICROSS VC Advises Students

    Shun Cultism, Examination Malpractice, UNICROSS VC Advises Students

    By Ada Wodu, Punch Newspaper

    The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State, Prof. Augustine Angba, has warned matriculating students of the institution to shun deviant behaviors such as cultism, exam malpractice, and stealing among others.

    He gave the warning on Thursday during the combined matriculation of students admitted in the 2021/22 and 2022/23 sessions at the institution’s main campus, Ekpo Abasi, Calabar.

    “Ensure to take your academic work seriously, shun cultism, stealing, examination malpractice, and all forms of deviant behaviors and other vices, and focus on why you are here. Remember that the university certificate is awarded based on character and learning. You are, therefore, advised to set your priorities right from the onset. If you miss it now, it will be difficult to correct the missing link,” he told the students.

    He reminded the students that the institution’s no fees, no examination policy was still in force.

    He added, “I further implore you to strictly adhere to the rules and regulations enshrined in the student’s handbook as this will help the university serve you better.”

    Professor Angba also said the Vice Chancellor’s pet scholarship project tagged ‘Feed one, train one student’ was still on.

    He said the program “offers scholarships to exceptionally intelligent students, indigent students and students who have seen to possess an outstanding character. You can earn yourself a scholarship from it.”

    He thanked The Visitor to the University, Governor Ben Ayade for his laudable contribution to the advancement of the university.

  • UNICROSS Announces Combined Matriculation Ceremony

    UNICROSS Announces Combined Matriculation Ceremony

    By Mary Bassey

    The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has announced dates for the combined matriculation ceremony for its students.

    This was contained in circular number 385 informing students and the general public that the exercise will be for first-year students of the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 academic sessions.

    It noted that the matriculation is scheduled to hold on Thursday May 11, 2023, and Friday, May 12, 2023, across the four campuses in the State.

    The circular reads: “This is to inform all First Year Students of the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 combined Academic Session that the 20th Matriculation Ceremony in all programs of Cross River University of Technology has been scheduled to hold on Thursday 11th May 2023 and Friday 12 May 2023 respectively across all the campuses of the University.

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    “All the newly admitted students of the University should endeavor to pay their school fees before the date of Matriculation. Students who fail to pay their fees as directed will forfeit their admission to the University and will not be eligible for matriculation.

    “All concerned should note that; all year one students in Calabar and Obubra campuses shall attend their matriculation in Calabar campus on the 11th of May 2023.

    “All year one students in Ogoja and Okuku campuses shall attend their matriculation in Okuku campus on the 12 of May 2023.

    “All Faculty Officers of the various Campuses should ensure that this information is given wide publicity. They should also support all arrangements toward achieving a successful matriculation.

    “All Finance Officers are expected to facilitate payment of school fees as well as academic gowns by concerned students. Management looks forward to a hitch-free event,” the letter reads.”

  • UNICROSS Management Assures Students Of Safety Within The University Environment

    UNICROSS Management Assures Students Of Safety Within The University Environment

     

    The Management of Unicross wishes to inform parents , students , stakeholders , Government and all residents of Cross River State that the University acknowledges the sad experiences of some of its female students culminating in the theft of their phones and personal belongings by hoodlums .
    The Management of the University wishes to reiterate its commitment to the complete eradication of these criminal elements inimical to the peaceful coexistence of the university .

    The University Management has already contacted relevant security agencies to fish out these hoodlums who have decided to constitute themselves as a nuisance to the institution .

    It assures all staff, students, parents and stakeholders that the hoodlums would be caught and made to face the wrath of the law within a very short time .

    It also wishes to state that there were no cases of rape as mischievously peddled by some bloggers and news sites. Management frowns at the despicable act of publishing information without towing the noble path of verifying information for facts .

    The University wishes to appreciate the maturity of the students who though affected by the untoward situation, have gone back to their classrooms to continue with their normal activities and admonishes those who may want to destabilize the system using this sad occurrence to desist forthwith, as the institution would not hesitate to invoke all disciplinary measures as deemed necessary.

    Unicross Media Team

  • 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.

     

  • UNICROSS Emerges Regional Semifinalists of Science and Technology Innovation Challenge

    UNICROSS Emerges Regional Semifinalists of Science and Technology Innovation Challenge

    By UNICROSS Media Team

    A team of entrepreneurs from University of Cross River State known as DC Solar Element Stove Team, has emerged as semifinalists of the first-ever Science and Technology Innovation Challenge (STIC).

    The team achieved this feat courtesy of their idea titled “DC Solar Element Stove”.
    Their emergence as regional semifinalists
    qualifies them for a chance to win the 10 million naira grand prize and this grants the university the chance to win a special grant for research and development center, courtesy of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).
    In addition, the university’s Faculty Guide for the team stands a chance to win Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N500,000) cash and a laptop computer.

    DC Solar Element Stove Team comprises Miss Victoria Ekpenyong Effiong, a second Year student of Visual Arts Department and Mr. Paul Okim, a third Year student of Electrical/Electronic Engineering Department.

    A letter addressed to them by Michael Ajayi, Country Director of Enactus Nigeria, implementing partner for NCDMB, states that: “Of the 511 entries received from 129 tertiary institutions across all 36 states of Nigeria including the Federal Capital Territory, 179 eventually made it to the first screening stage and were screened by 63 distinguished professionals who have over 100 years of cumulative experience in business development, information technology and social enterprise development. The judges committed over 156 man-hours to peruse and score in 3 rigorous screening stages over a 3-weeks period. After each of the three stages of the screening, the results were collated and verified by KPMG Professional Services.”

    The letter explains that the STIC is a nation-wide, enterprise-development program designed to challenge undergraduates from all accredited Nigerian tertiary institutions to stretch their ingenuity and apply science and technology to create home-grown, innovative and technology-driven business solutions that address pressing everyday problems.
    The letter adds that the initiative will create wealth and provide job opportunities for the growing number of unemployed Nigerians.

    The management, staff and students of UNICROSS congratulate the DC Solar Element Stove Team on this feat and wish them success at the regional competition.