By Biola Lawal
Calabar (Flowerbudnews): The Authorities of the University of Calabar have commenced enforcement of the wearing of identity cards by all Staff and Students of the institution while on the campus.
The enforcement commenced from Monday, January 8, a statement by the Public Relations Unit of the University disclosed.
Itsaid that the decision of the Management of the institution to enforce the use of ID cards on campus conveyed in a release issued by the Registrar, Mr Gabriel Egbe.
Egbe disclosed that the decision became necessary in view of the precarious situation in the country, explaining that ,”as a University, there is need for extra measures to be put in place to ensure a safe, secure and threat-free academic environment.”
Staff and students were directed to pick up their Identity Cards ”which must be compulsorily displayed for ease of identification and access to the services of the University, including entrance to the Administrative Block of the institution.”
Egbe added in the statement that ”Visitors to the University will be expected to use the visitor’s tag as the Acting Chief Security officer has been directed to ensure full compliance with the directive of Management.”
“‘The Registrar on behalf of the Management of the University once again welcomes all Staff
and students from the Christmas Break” , the statement ended. (Flowerbudnews)
