By Bassey Asuquo
Calabar (FLOWERBUDNEWS): The vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) Prof.Offiong Efanga Offiong has appointed new Heads of Department for the Departments of English and Literary Studies and Zoology and Environmental Biology.
In separate letters dated October 2, 2026, the Vice Chancellor of the University, approved the appointment of Prof. Idom Inyabri as Head, Department of English and Literary Studies, Faculty of Arts, for an initial period of three years, effective from October 5, 2026, to October 4, 2029.
This was disclosed in a statement by the University’s Public Relations Unit, a copy of which was made available to Flowerbudnews in Wednesday.
Similarly, Dr. Udiba Ugumanim has been appointed Acting Head, Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, for an initial period of two years, effective from October 5, 2026, to October 4, 2028.
The Vice Chancellor charged the appointees to bring their wealth of experience to bear on their assignments and effectively administer their respective departments for maximum results.
Prof. Offiong urged the new Heads to key into the mission and vision of the administration, uphold the values and expectations of the University, and ensure effective leadership in their respective departments.
He further noted that the University Management would not hesitate to sanction any Head of Department who fails to submit results within the stipulated timeline.
The Vice Chancellor directed the relevant sections of the University to accord the appointees the necessary courtesies associated with their offices, while the former Heads of the departments were directed to ensure proper handing over.
