33rd Convocation :Akpagu Expresses Appreciation To President Buhari For Immense Contribution to Unical

The Vice- Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Zana Akpagu  has conveyed deep appreciation to the President,General Muhammadu Buhari  ,the  visitor of the institution  for immense benefits that have trickled to the University through Tet-fund and other intervention programmes to the University.

Akpagu disclosed this in an address at the 33rd Convocation of the University, the 5th in a row since assuming office in 2015.

While lauding the management team of the great citadel of learning  for fulfilling its objectives. He expressed optimism that thoughtful initiatives in the institution," would provide basic catalyst for increased academic productivity"

"  I am pleased to formally convey the gratitude of the institution to Mr President for the immense benefits that have trickled down to us through Tet-fund interventions and most recently, the inclusion of the University of Calabar  in the Energizing Education Programme of the Federal Government aimed at providing dedicated, clean and reliable power "

Prof.Akpagu who touched on expansion of curricular offerings, infrastructure development,  increased productive capacity, industrial harmony  among other things  noted that the seeds for sustainability in these critical sectors  would enrich the University and address the syndrome of manpower shortage in  critical areas.

" We have carefully sown the seeds for the sustainability and ultimate expansion of these programmes, which we believe will in the next ten years, enrich the immediate community, Cross River State and the country at large"

The valedictory convocation offered the first Alumnus Vice- Chancellor of the 2nd generation University in Nigeria to chronicle achievements under his watch  with a view to accounting for the rare privilege bestowed on him to lead the institution.

"My appointment as Vice- Chancellor of this university, my Alma Mater about 4 years ago, was not only a privilege and an honour ,it was also an engagement with history. I am obliged to account for my duty tour ".

The convocation continues tomorrow with  Post Graduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctorate Degrees as well  conferment of prestigious doctorate degrees (honoris causa) to four deserving ladies and gentlemen after a painstaking selection process  by the council.