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  Professor Samuel Gbadebo Odewunmi The University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, has officially announced the appointment of Professor Samuel Gbadebo Odewunmi as its Acting Vice Chancellor. Professor Odewunmi, a distinguished academic from Lagos State University (LASU), steps into the role following the expiration of the tenure of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nyaudoh Ndaeyo. The Appointment Details The appointment was confirmed via an official letter dated 15th December, 2025, issued by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the University Governing Council, Dr. Muiz Banire, SAN. The letter, signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mrs Blossom E. Okorie, noted that the decision follows the approval of the University Visitor. The letter reads in part: “Further to the approval of the Visitor to the University of Uyo, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, as communicated by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, CON, I write on behalf ...

Professor Offiong Effanga Offiong, 12th substantive Vice-Chancellor (VC), University of Calabar. The suspense is finally over! The University of Calabar (UNICAL) community officially has a new leader. Following a rigorous and competitive interview process, the institution's 14th Governing Council has confirmed Professor Offiong Effanga Offiong as the 12th substantive Vice-Chancellor (VC) Designate of the University of Calabar. Professor Offiong was one of the top nominees considered for the highly coveted position, and his appointment marks the beginning of a new era for the entire campus. Students, staff, and the entire Malabite and Malabress community are keen to see the new vision, innovative changes, and developments the new administration under Prof. Offiong will bring to the institution. Congratulations to the new VC! We look forward to the next chapter at UNI CAL.