Prof. Cyril Ndifon
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Obi, has approved the appointment of Dr. Rose Ugbe as the Acting Dean, Faculty of Law.
A statement by the UNICAL Registrar, Gabriel Egbe, on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, said Ugbe would replace the former Dean, Prof. Cyril Ndifon, who was suspended on August 17 following allegations bordering on highhandedness.
Ndifon was specifically accused of improper behaviour towards female students, among other irregularities.
Already, a seven-man panel has been set up to look into the allegations.
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The UNICAL Registrar noted that Ugbe’s appointment took effect from Tuesday, August 22, and would run till a substantive Dean is elected for the faculty.
He stated that Ugbe would take up the responsibilities and duties associated with the office and also oversee the faculty’s academic programmes.
“She would also foster a healthy relationship among staff and students, and create a positive environment for teaching and learning in the faculty,” Egbe added.
Other functions include supporting faculty members in their research activities and collaborating with the university administration to implement and actualise the institution’s vision.
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