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University of Calabar

Coordinates: 4°57′10″N 8°20′26″E / 4.9527°N 8.3406°E / 4.9527; 8.3406
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University of Calabar
University of Calabar main gate
MottoKnowledge for Service
TypePublic
Established1975; 49 years ago (1975)
Vice-ChancellorFlorence B. Obi
Location
Calabar
,
Cross River State
,
Nigeria
CampusCity
NicknameMalabites/Malabresses
Websiteunical.edu.ng

The University of Calabar is a federal university situated in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. It is one of Nigeria's second-generation federal universities.[1] The University of Calabar was a campus of the University of Nigeria until 1975.[2] The present Vice Chancellor is Prof. Florence B. Obi. The post of the DVC (Academic) is held by Dr. Angela Oyo Ita (Professor), while Dr. Grace Eno Nta (Professor) is the current DVC (Administration).[3]

The architecture was designed by John Elliott.[4][5] It was established by decree to fulfill this traditional mandate, its motto "Knowledge for Service".[6]

The University of Calabar was one of the foremost Nigerian Universities to automate students' registration processes through the College Portal,[7] and has taken a step further to automate her alumni relations which includes an online transcript request and processing, being first of its kind in the country.[8]

University Library

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The University of Calabar Library is the main academic library of the University of Calabar, located in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.[9] Established in 1975, the library has since grown to become one of the largest and most comprehensive academic libraries in Nigeria, serving as a resource for students, faculty, and researchers. [10]

Administration and leadership

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The current principal members of the university administration and their positions are as follows:

Office Holders
Visitor President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Chancellor The former Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero
Pro-Chancellor & Chairman of Council DIG Udom Ekpoudom (rtd)[11]
Vice-Chancellor Professor Florence Obi
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) Professor Angela Oyo-Ita
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Professor Eno Grace Nta
University Librarian Professor Aniebiet Inyang Ntui
Registrar Mr. Gabriel O. Egbe
Bursar Mr. Aniefiok Godwin Williams

Faculties

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The university has the following faculties:

Affiliate institutions

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This is a list of affiliate institutions of the University of Calabar approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).[31]

  • Nigerian Christian Bible Church (NCBC).
  • Reformed Theological Seminary, Mkar (RTSM).
  • Catholic Institute of West Africa, Port-Harcourt (CIWAP).
  • Essien Ukpabio Presbyterian College Itu, Akwa Ibom State (EUPCIAS).
  • College of Education, Katsina-Ala, Benue State (CEKBS).[32]
  • Federal College of Education, Obudu, Cross River State (FCEOCR).

Notable alumni

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Amongst the alumni of the University of Calabar are:

Notable faculty

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See also

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