Professor Florence Banku-Obi of the University of Calabar has committed to the enthronement of academic excellence through quality research output, teaching and learning, scholarly publications as well as integrity of examination results.
She pledged to the aforementioned on Tuesday following her inauguration as the 11th vice-chancellor of the university.
She is the first female to head the institution in 45 years.
Banku-Obi was sworn in by the pro-chancellor and chairman of UNICAL Governing Council Nkechi Nwaogu.
The professor of Special Needs Education was appointed VC of the institution on September 10, 2020, replacing Prof. Zana Akpagu, whose tenure ended on November 30, 2020.
“As a psychologist, I shall deploy the concept of effective motivation, which connects the personal goals, and needs of the worker to our goals as a University,” she said.
“I expect attitudinal change from all categories of staff in terms of commitment to their schedule of duty in appreciation of the new administration disposition to welfare.
“Let it be clear to all, that, this administration will effectively use the carrot and stick approach to increase productivity and I will maintain a cordial working relationship with the various unions on campus.”
Part of attendees at the inauguration include Cross River State Deputy Governor Ivara Esu, former governor of the state Donald Duke and Speaker of Cross River House of Assembly Eteng Williams.
