UNICROSS Appoints New Directors, Heads of Department and Desk Officers

The management of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has approved the appointment of new directors, heads of department and desk officers across several academic and administrative units as part of efforts to strengthen institutional leadership and improve service delivery.

Among the appointments, Professor Emmanuel Uttah has been named Director of the Directorate of Research, while Dr. Anthony Otiko will serve as Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Desk Officer and Director of Career Services.

Also appointed are Dr. Emeng Iyeme as Acting Head of the Department of Mathematics; Dr. Gertrude Fischer as Acting Head of the Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering; Dr. Cassius Ogar as Acting Head of the Department of Business Administration; Dr. Jonathan Osang as Acting Head of the Department of Physics; Dr. Fidelis Abeng as Acting Head of the Department of Chemistry; Dr. Moses Eka as Acting Head of the Department of Biochemistry; Dr. Isaac Ubi Essien as Acting Head of the Department of Anatomy; Dr. Benedict Idam as Acting Head of the Department of Physiology; and Engr. Dr. Emmanuel Ekeng as Acting Head of the Department of Civil Engineering.

In addition, Professor James Akpama has been appointed as the pioneer Outcome-Based Education Desk Officer following the establishment of the university's newly created Outcome-Based Education Desk.

According to the university, the newly appointed Director of Research and Acting Heads of Department will assume office following the completion of the tenures of their predecessors.

The appointments, the management said, reflect UNICROSS' commitment to excellence, competence and continuity in academic and administrative leadership.

Members of the university community have welcomed the appointments, describing the selection process as transparent and merit-based. They also commended the management for its commitment to strengthening institutional governance, promoting fairness and enhancing service delivery.

The university community congratulated the new appointees and expressed optimism that they would make meaningful contributions to the continued growth and development of the institution during their respective tenures.