UNICROSS Vice Chancellor Inspects Ongoing Projects at Calabar Campus

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, urging the contractor to expedite action and ensure strict compliance with approved standards and contractual obligations.

The inspection tour concluded at the new Computer Science Block currently undergoing reconstruction. Professor Bassey lauded the structural extension design and the quality of materials deployed on site, reaffirming Management’s resolve to deliver durable and functional facilities that meet the growing needs of staff and students.

The Vice Chancellor was accompanied on the tour by the Director of Physical Planning, Mr. Evogor Eso, Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Victor Ndifon, the Acting Head of Department of Department of Software Engineering, Dr. Ofut Ogar and some Directors.

The exercise underscores the University Administration’s determination to strengthen infrastructure development and maintain high standards across all project sites.

— UNICROSS Media Team

Comments

BREAKING NEWS: Youths of Ikot Ansa Nab Vandals Destroying Public Utilities, Hand Over to Authorities for Prosecution

In a combined effort to curb the rampant vandalism of public utilities in Cross River State, the youth leader of Ikot Ansa, Prince, Victor Otu Iso JR, alongside his community, successfully apprehended criminals involved in the destruction of vital public infrastructure. The vandals were caught red-handed this morning, 13th day of September 2024, as they attempted to steal Amor cables belonging to state transformers at Ekpo Iso. Acting swiftly, the youth leader invited the Special Adviser on Public Utilities, Engr. Dr. Jerome Egbe KSM, and his counterpart on General Duties, Barr. Ekpenyong Akiba, to the scene. The Special Advisers arrived promptly, accompanied by operatives of the Nigerian Police Force from the Federal Division, and took custody of the criminals. The suspects have since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further interrogation and prosecution. While addressing the youths of Ikot Ansa, Engr. Dr. Egbe and Barr. Akiba commended t...

Engr. Jerome Egbe Visits NSCDC Command for Strategic Partnership on Public Utilities

The Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State on Public Utilities, Engr. Dr. Jerome Egbe, KSM, today, October 8, 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Commander of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Cross River Command, Mr. Brown Charles, in Calabar. The visit centered on establishing a strategic partnership to protect and secure public utilities across the state from vandals and criminal elements. During the meeting, Engr. Egbe emphasized the importance of safeguarding all critical public infrastructure and ensuring close collaboration between the Ministry of Public Utilities and the NSCDC in achieving the Governor’s vision for a sustainable and secure state. He also inspected the state of the Command’s facilities and sympathized with the personnel over the recent rainstorm that destroyed parts of the roofing, leaving the building flooded and disrupting operations. Engr. Egbe conveyed the administration’s sympathy and reiterated Governor Bassey O...

UNICROSS ACTING VC EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER DAMAGE OF UNIVERSITY STUCTURES AFTER RAINSTORM IN CALABAR

The Acting Vice Chancellor of University of Cross River State, Professor Francisca Bassey, has expressed concern over the gravity of damage of the University's structures recorded in the wake of the rainstorm which swept through Calabar city yesterday, the 7th of May, 2025. The Acting Vice Chancellor who was represented by the Director of Administration, Professor Tom Ojikpong, expressed this concern when she led members of the University's management team on an on-the-spot inspection of the affected buildings in Calabar campus of the University. Yesterday's fierce rainstorm partially affected some offices including the conference room in the Administrative Building housing the Vice Chancellor's office. Other affected buildings are: the University's Library, Student Affairs building, Biological Science building, Environmental Studies building, New Science Block A, JAMB/CBT center, former Post Graduate School building, Mass Communication old block and the New Aud...

Detailing News

Search This Blog