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  The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Professor Francisca Bassey, on March 3, 2026, conducted an inspection tour of ongoing capital projects at the Calabar Campus as part of Management’s commitment to quality assurance and timely project delivery. The tour commenced at the new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Block located beside the Faculty of Engineering. Professor Bassey expressed satisfaction with the pace of work and the quality of finishing, commending the contractor for adhering to agreed specifications and timelines. The facility, which will be equipped with state-of-the-art technology, is expected to expand the University’s digital infrastructure and enhance teaching, learning, and research in ICT-related fields. The Vice Chancellor also inspected the University’s Professorial Office Block project in Calabar.  While reviewing progress on site, she expressed concern over the slow pace of work and the quality of finishing...

  A clergyman and Lead Pastor of God of Wonders Service, Pastor Umoren Ayang, has called on staff and students of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), to always offer more fervent prayers to God. He made the call on Tuesday March 3rd 2026, at the Conference Room of the Vice Chancellor's office during the March 2026 edition of the Vice Chancellor's monthly prayer summit. While speaking on the theme of "contend with your rights", Pastor Ayang stated that prayer is the best way of fighting for what lawfully belongs to anyone. He said: "You can't attain without fighting a battle. This thing you are seeing happening in this institution is a distraction. If you are to go far, you don't pay attention to distractions. You destroy it and move forward. You don't pamper distractions, you hammer it. You don't manage distractions, you damage it. I know you have been praying but make it a more conscious act in your offices and classrooms. Prayer work...

  The All Progressives Congress (APC), Cross River State Chapter, has elected and inaugurated members of its State Working Committee (SWC) in a move aimed at strengthening party administration and grassroots mobilization across the state. The newly elected officials were formally presented following the state congress, marking a significant step in consolidating the party’s structure ahead of future political engagements. Leading the committee is Hon. Chris Sunny Etta as State Chairman, alongside Barr. Ogana Lukpata as Deputy State Chairman. Pst. Patrick Asuquo Okon emerged as State Secretary, with Isek James serving as Assistant Secretary. Other members of the State Working Committee include: 1. Princess Tity Ndifon – Zonal Vice Chairman I 2. Ayiba Ojong Ayiba – Zonal Vice Chairman II 3. Hon. Ignatius Adida Agabi – Zonal Vice Chairman III 4. Barr. Lawrence Ugah Momba – State Legal Adviser 5. Barr. Bassey Edet Asuquo – Assistant Legal Adviser 6. Martins Erasmus – State Treasurer 7....

  Queen Akpana flanked by Director General, City Boy Movement, Hon. Francis Oluwatosin Shoga (R)  and the National Woman Leader, City Boy Movement, UMMUSALMA RABIU presenting the appointment letter to her As political activities ramp up ahead of the 2027 general elections, the City Boy Movement, a key support group for President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Miss Heritage Africa, Queen Benedicta Akpana Ogbang, as the State Women Leader for Cross River. The appointment was formalized in Abuja on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, through an official letter signed by the group’s Director General, Hon. Shoga Francis-Oluwatosin. According to the letter, the appointment recognizes Queen Akpana, a former Executive Protocol Officer to the immediate past Governor of the state, for her passion for women’s mobilization and community leadership. “On behalf of the leadership of the City Boy Movement, and in recognition of your passion for women’s mobilization and community leadership, I am pl...

  The Alumni Association of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has attributed the persistent delay in staff salaries at the University to inadequate funding from the Cross River State Government, calling for the immediate adoption of a sustainable financing model to address the crisis. In a statement signed by its National President, Dr. Inyali Peter, the Association clarified that the current salary challenges did not originate under the present University management or the administration of the State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu. Rather, it described ongoing discussions between the Vice Chancellor, Professor Francisca Bassey and the administration of Governor Otu as the first genuine steps toward resolving a long-standing structural funding problem. The Association lamented that UNICROSS remains one of the few state universities in Nigeria facing chronic salary delays due to poor funding. It noted that several states, particularly in the No...

I heartily congratulate my Governor, His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, on yet another well-deserved recognition as Man of the Year by the Silverbird Group. Only three weeks ago, Your Excellency was honoured as Governor of the Year by The Sun Newspapers.  On the same day, you were also conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree by Modibbo Adama University in Yola, Adamawa State. Earlier in 2025, you also received another Governor of the Year Award from Daily Independent Newspapers. These honours clearly reflect the visible strides recorded under your purposeful leadership in Cross River State. Within a short period in office, your administration has demonstrated a strong commitment to human capital development, recognizing that the true wealth of any state lies in its people. Through strategic investments in education, youth empowerment, healthcare delivery, and skills development, thousands of young people are being equipped with opportunities for productivity and se...