By CrossRiverWatch Admin
The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has approved the immediate dissolution of the current Governing Council of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS).
The dissolution was contained in a release made available by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gill Nsa, which also announced the approval and the appointment of Professor Francisca Bassey as the new Acting Vice Chancellor of the University and Dr. Fidelis Ugbo as the Pro-Chancellor.
Also to serve as members of the new Governing Council of the University are Hon. Francis Ettah and Prof. Susan Etim.
The full list of the new Governing Council is said to be released shortly, however, by the directive of the Governor.
Appointed with immediate effect, they are expected to nip in the bud every threat to 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,” part of the release read.
It charged: “Accordingly, maximum cooperation is expected from the new Governing Council to change any negative narrative in the University. The outgoing Acting Vice Chancellor should immediately hand over to the newly appointed Prof. Francisa Bassey.