The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi has been nominated for a prestigious Award as the Life Matron of the Youth Council of Nigeria. This was contained in a letter dated 11th December, 2023 and signed by the state Chairman of the Council, Comr. Dan Obo Jnr.
According to the letter, the Council avouch that Prof. Obi\’s selfless service to humanity, contribution to nation-building and Youth Development earns her the award of the Life Patron to the Youth Council in Cross River State.
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It is worth noting that the National Youth Council of Nigeria(NYCN) is the umbrella youth body in Nigeria with the mission to sensitize, organize, and coordinate activities of young people in Nigeria.
Accepting the nomination, the multi-award-winning Vice-Chancellor thanked the youth body for finding her worthy to be nominated for such a prestigious award while assuring that she will keep prioritizing her support for the young people in the country.
Florence Obi Award
