The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Professor Florence Obi has celebrated her 4th anniversary with landmark achievements, which has transformed the institution’s trajectory.
One of the accomplishments is the successful completion of a $13 million solar energy plant, a landmark development aimed at ensuring a consistent power supply across the university.
The construction of the power plant, which would fully come on stream in January 2025 courtesy Nigeria – German Energy Partnership, was started in 2018 to address the pressing electricity needs of the university as well as serve the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital.
During her anniversary speech, Professor Obi noted that the completion of the 10 megawatt solar power facility was a testament to the university’s commitment to sustainability and innovation.
She stated, “Government is a continuum and in that regard it would interest you to know that the solar power project is almost completed and will commence supply if not this December, then January next year.
“This solar project is a game-changer. It not only solves the pressing issue of power reliability but also aligns with our vision for a greener, more sustainable campus
“The 10 megawatts power generating plant will also serve the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, which is the primary off-taker, guaranteeing reliable electricity for critical healthcare services while also benefiting our university community,” she disclosed.
During the anniversary event, the Vice Chancellor further highlighted other milestones such as infrastructure development, noting “there are no more abandoned projects in the university of Calabar. All the abandoned projects except one, which is in contention with security operatives, has been completed.”
She also disclosed that for the first time in years, academic and non-academic staff and students have attracted research grants worth more than ₦4 billion to the institution, which she noted was a far cry from the approach towards accessing grants for researches.
The VC commended her management team for the efforts geared towards conducting findable research, which has further consolidated the image of the institution as a formidable university.
Transformative leadership
In his address, the Pro-chancellor and chairman of the university governing council, a retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Udom Ekpo Udom commended Professor Obi for the doggedness and transformative approach to leadership that has resulted to a plethora of achievements within four years.
Udom said, “I commend the Vice Chancellor, Professor Florence Obi for the achievements made within four years. I also commend her stance for placing academic excellence, staff and students welfare as her priority. To develop the much needed infrastructure by completing abandoned projects and executing news ones is worthy of commendation.
“The governing council is particularly happy to work with her and her management team to steer our great citadel of learning to enviable heights. There is still much to be done, but it is a good thing that so far we have seen wonderful outcomes,” he said.
The fourth anniversary, which featured a colloquium, presentation of good will messages, ended with presentation of awards and medals to outstanding university scholars, who scored above 4.0 CGPA from different departments.
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