By Bassey Asuquo
Calabar: The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar,Prof. Offiong Efanga Offiong has approved the appointment of Peter Ateh Abang (DSP, Rtd.) as the new Acting Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the institution.
According to a letter of appointment signed by the Registrar, Dr. Mrs. Chukwuka I. Icha, Mr. Abang’s appointment is for an initial period of two years and takes effect from March 9, 2026.
The new Acting CSO is expected to be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day to day administration of the University Security Department, with the responsibility of ensuring the safety of lives and property within the University community.
The Vice-Chancellor also expects him to bring his wealth of experience to bear in strengthening security operations and improving the general security situation on campus.
All relevant units of the University are informed by this notice, and requested to accord him the necessary courtesies associated with his new office.
(Public Relations unit
University of Calabar)