The Governing Council of the University of Calabar has appointed the First Female Vice Chancellor since the inception of the University. She is Prof Florence Banku Obi.

Prof Florence Obi ‘s appointment was announced at the 159^th Meeting of the 12^th Governing Council of the Institution held today at the Conference Centre of Unical Hotel.

Speaking at the meeting, the Pro-chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Institution, Senator Nkechi Nwaogu congratulated the newly appointed Vice Chancellor for distinguishing herself in a field of equal contestants.

Senator Nkechi Nwaogu described the process leading to Prof Florence Obi’s triumph and emergence as free, fair, credible, honest and exemplary.

The Newly appointed Vice Chancellor, Prof Florence Obi who is the 11^th Vice Chancellor of the Institution and a Professor of Education will assume office on 1^st December, 2020.

The highpoint of the event was the official presentation of the Appointment Letter to the new Vice Chancellor.