Florence Obi, a professor and lecturer of the faculty of
education, has emerged the first female vice-chancellor-elect of the University
of Calabar (UNICAL) in Cross River state.
She clinched the much coveted position on Thursday after a
thorough screening exercise involving 12 other candidates.
Nkechi Nwaogu, the varsity’s pro-chancellor and chairman
governing council, who announced Obi’s victory on Friday, commended her for
emerging the first female to attain the position in the 45 years of the
institution’s existence.
“At the end of the day, we had a brand new first female VC
of the University in the last 45 years. The interview was transparent and some
of the contestants are part of our council,” she said.
“What I expect of her is to look at what the outgoing VC has
done because governance is a continues process. She should invite all those who
contested with her and build teamwork.
“No one person can execute the programmes without the
integration of other erudite administrators that presented their CVs yesterday.
“She should be an integrative agent and I expect her to look
inward on the areas of internally generated revenue and pluck the areas.”
Speaking on her victory, the professor expressed gratitude to
God while also promising to run an inclusive administration.
“I’m happy and return all the glory to God. I have just
received my appointment letter from the 12th Council as Vice Chancellor-elect.
The process was free and fair, and I promise to run an inclusive
administration,” she said.
Obi, who served as the commissioner, ministry of women
affairs, and social development and member of the Cross River state executive
council in 2007, is expected to take over from Zana Akpagu, whose tenure ends
on November 30, 2020.
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