UNICROSS: VC Visits Police Commissioner, Constitutes Needs Assessment Committee
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Acting VC of UniCross, Prof. Francisca Bassey with CP Opara |
The Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Prof. Francisca Bassey, on Thursday, January, 31, 2025, visited the Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Peter Ukachi Opara, in his office.
The visit was to familiarize as well as seek areas of collaboration with the Police for improved security across the university campuses.
Prof. Bassey who said her priority is to radically address the welfare of staff and students, turn around the overall fortunes and improve the reputation of the university, says that all these cannot be achieved without security.
Speaking, the Commissioner of Police, CP Opara promised to give maximum cooperation and assistance to the university to ensure security situation on campus is improved.
In another development, the VC, on Wednesday January, 29 constituted a 14-member Needs Assessment committee to identify the problems of the university and make recommendations that can holistically address the challenges.
She stated, "Governor Bassey Otu sent me here to work; he wants me to address the root causes of some of the challenges confronting the university and not just the symptoms or consequences of the problems. The committee has one month to submit their report.
All my life, I've spent in the university, so I know what it takes to build a great university. The job is tasky, but I love challenges, and I'm embracing this one with a lot of enthusiasm. This university deserves nothing but the very best, and I'm here to help the Governor reposition the institution to become one of the best."
In the same vein, the VC has assured staff and students that their welfare will be given top priority under her administration. She stated this while speaking at different fora with staff and leadership of the students’ union government.While noting that the Governor Otu's support for the university predates his current office with the facilitation of the administrative block as an example, She expressed optimism about the state government’s support now that he serves as Visitor to the university.