Otu dissolves C’River varsity governing council, appoints new VC

The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has approved the immediate dissolution of the current Governing Council of the University of Cross River State.

Consequent to the dissolution, the governor has also approved the appointment of Prof Francisca Bassey as the new acting vice chancellor of the university.

In a release made available to newsmen on Sunday, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Nsa Gill, disclosed that Dr Fidelis Ugbo was also appointed the pro-chancellor of the university.

“Also to serve as members of the new Governing Council of the iniversity are Hon. Francis Ettah and Prof. Susan Etim. The full list of the new Governing Council will be released shortly; however, by the directive of the governor, these appointments take immediate effect,” it stated.

The release also revealed that the outgoing acting vice chancellor should immediately hand over to the newly appointed Bassey, as they are expected to ensure a peaceful academic session in the university.

“The state government is committed to the welfare and well-being of staff and students, as well as high standards in teaching and learning in the University,” it added.

Accordingly, maximum cooperation is expected from the new Governing Council to change any negative narrative in the university.