Calabar: Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has approved the appointment of Prof. Francisca Bassey as the substantive Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River.
Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, Secretary to the Government of Cross River State, in a statement, said that the appointment took immediate effect, following the recommendation by the university’s Governing Council.
The new VC has been acting as a VC for six months.
She succeeded Prof. Augustine Angba.
Speaking further, Owan-Enoh stated that the governor’s approval underscored his administration’s commitment to empowering capable individuals in strategic roles.
According to him, the new VC’s appointment reflects the governor’s belief that leadership in higher education must be driven by competence, integrity, and vision.
While congratulating the new VC for her appointment, he urged her to offer transformative leadership that would consolidate existing gains and reposition UniCross as a hub of academic excellence, research, and innovation.
He assured the new VC of the state government’s unyielding support, noting that education remained a cornerstone of the administration’s “People’s First” governance agenda.
“You are stepping into a role that demands courage, creativity, and character.
“The future of our university system must be anchored on global standards, and I have every confidence that you will lead with distinction,” Owan-Enoh maintained.
