Governor Otu pledges to elevate Cross River State University to the ranks of top institutions.

Sen. Prince Bassey Otu, governor of Cross River State, declares his commitment to elevating the University of Cross State among the top academic institutions in the nation.

When Prof. Austin Amgbah, the university\’s vice chancellor, and his management team paid him a courtesy visit, the governor made the commitment.

According to Otu, a society\’s academic foundation must be securely established for it to advance.

\”For any society to progress, the academic foundation must be solidly entrenched. That is why I facilitated the building of a befitting administrative block to provide the needed comfort for staff and lecturers.

\”My administration will continue to work to ensure that UNICROSS becomes one of the leading tertiary institutions in this country and beyond,\” the governor said.

In light of the current economic difficulties, Governor Otu indicated that he will review the monthly subvention to them to ensure some structural changes in the institution.

\”The challenges you face, I already know. We will review the monthly subvention in the light of current challenges and will continue to work together to resolve the issues.

Speaking during the visit, the Vice Chancellor of UNICROSS, Prof. Austin Amgbah, while congratulating the governor on his assumption of office, commended him for facilitating the building of the administrative block of the university while serving as a senator, expressing confidence that he will do more as the Chief Executive of the state.

\”Many years ago I drove to UNICROSS and beheld the administrative block you facilitated when you were at the National Assembly. It speaks of a man who loves education. We thank you for facilitating that project, because we know that as governor, you will do more for the institution.\”

The VC disclosed that in recent ranking of universities, the University of Cross River State emerged as 7th Best University in Nigeria and 37th in sub-Saharan Africa.\”

While noting that the university academic calendar has been stabilized, he asked for more support from government.

I once drove to UNICROSS and observed the administrative block you helped to organize while serving in the National Assembly. It describes a man who adores learning. We appreciate you helping to make that initiative happen since we know you\’ll do more for the institution as governor.

The vice chancellor said that the University of Cross River State was ranked as the 7th Best University in Nigeria and the 37th in sub-Saharan Africa in a recent rating of universities.

While emphasizing that the academic calendar for universities has been normalized, he requested further assistance from the government.

Emmanuel Ogbeche
Chief Press Secretary to Governor
Cross River State
6/7/23