{"id":6679,"date":"2025-07-23T15:12:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T15:12:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/?p=6679"},"modified":"2025-07-23T15:12:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T15:12:09","slug":"unicross-gets-new-vice-chancellor-as-gov-otu-confirms-prof-francisca-basseys-appointment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/unicross-gets-new-vice-chancellor-as-gov-otu-confirms-prof-francisca-basseys-appointment\/","title":{"rendered":"UNICROSS Gets New Vice Chancellor as Gov. Otu Confirms Prof. Francisca Bassey\u2019s Appointment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a bold move to reshape academic leadership in Cross River State, Governor Bassey Otu has officially confirmed the appointment of <strong>Professor Francisca Bassey<\/strong> as the <strong>substantive Vice Chancellor<\/strong> of the <strong>University of Cross River State (UNICROSS)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The appointment was announced in an official statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, <strong>Professor Anthony Owan-Enoh<\/strong>, a former Vice Chancellor of the same institution. According to the statement, <strong>Prof. Bassey\u2019s appointment takes immediate effect<\/strong>, based on the strong recommendation of the university\u2019s Governing Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Acting VC to Confirmed Leader<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Professor Francisca Bassey has been serving in an acting capacity since the suspension of her predecessor, <strong>Professor Austin Angba<\/strong>, over allegations of misconduct. Although Angba later won his case in court, he <strong>voluntarily resigned<\/strong>, paving the way for a fresh start in the university\u2019s top leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Governor Otu, acting in his role as <strong>Visitor to the university<\/strong>, has now elevated Bassey to the position of full-time Vice Chancellor \u2014 a decision that many in the academic community view as both strategic and timely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Leader Backed by Experience and Integrity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Professor Owan-Enoh praised the new VC\u2019s impressive academic record and unwavering integrity. \u201cShe brings both integrity and deep commitment to the table,\u201d he stated, highlighting her <strong>years of experience in teaching, administration, and leadership<\/strong> within Nigeria\u2019s higher education sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also emphasized that her selection reflects the government\u2019s commitment to empowering <strong>qualified Cross River indigenes<\/strong> who can bring lasting improvements to public institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Governor Otu\u2019s Charge to the New VC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Governor Otu congratulated Professor Bassey and charged her with the task of <strong>steering UNICROSS into a new era of academic excellence<\/strong>. He urged her to \u201clead with purpose\u201d and transform the institution into a <strong>beacon of quality education and meaningful progress<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What This Means for Students and the University<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With this appointment, students, staff, and stakeholders can look forward to a <strong>more stable and visionary administration<\/strong> at UNICROSS. Professor Bassey is expected to champion reforms, improve academic programs, and position the university as one of Nigeria\u2019s leading state-owned institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/unicross-releases-examination-schedule-for-2024-2025-first-semester-all-you-need-to-know\/\">UNICROSS Releases Examination Schedule for 2024\/2025 First Semester \u2013 All You Need to Know!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a bold move to reshape academic leadership in Cross River State, Governor Bassey Otu&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":6680,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[600],"tags":[2568,16868,127,16867,5964,16866,3019],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.13 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>UNICROSS Gets New Vice Chancellor as Gov. 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