UNICROSS Vice Chancellor Visits DSS State Director, Commends Role in Campus Security

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Francisca Bassey, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the State Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Dr. Oluwole Faluyi, in Calabar.

Prof. Bassey explained that the purpose of the visit was to appreciate the DSS for its unwavering role in safeguarding the University and sustaining a secure environment for teaching, research, and learning.

“I have come to say thank you for all the support,” she said. “I know I do not need to ask for continuous support—you already know what to do without being reminded. Thank you for the good work you are doing to help us sleep peacefully at night.”

Responding, Dr. Faluyi reassured the Vice Chancellor of the DSS’s commitment to its mandate, stressing that the agency operates proactively and does not require prompting before carrying out its duties.

“We know our job,” he said. “Whether we are invited or not, we will always carry out our duties. If you thank us, you are simply being kind. Ours is a ‘no-thank-you’ job. What matters most to us is ensuring that people can sleep well; once they do, we are satisfied.”

The Vice Chancellor was accompanied by her management team, including the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Stella Maris Okey; Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Thomas Ojikpong; Registrar, Mr. Ibom Ekpe Ibom; Bursar, Dr. Ibom Ekpe Ibom; Chief Security Officer, Mr. Iwara Ibiang; and Public Relations Officer, Mr. Onen Ebri Onen.

Deputy Directors of the DSS joined Dr. Faluyi in welcoming Prof. Bassey and her entourage during the visit.