CALABAR, CROSS RIVER— The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Offiong Efanga Offiong, has made an enthusiastic interest the alumni of the UNICAL Presentation Primary School (UDPS) to partner with the university in bring back the institution to its former magnificence.
Speaking throughout a courtesy visit by the UDPS Alumni at the Council Chambers on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the Vice-Chancellor stressed that the revival of the school is a cumulative duty that extends far beyond university management.
The call comes at a historic point as the foundational school prepares to commemorate its 50th anniversary (Golden Jubilee) later on this year.
Alumni as Strategic Ambassadors
Prof. Offiong, the 12th Vice-Chancellor of the university, described the alumni as the most crucial stakeholders in the school’s community.
He kept in mind that their role transcends financial backing; they function as living ambassadors who carry the school’s tradition into the wider world.
To deal with declining enrollment, the Vice-Chancellor advised the alumni to lead advocacy and sensitisation efforts within the Calabar host community.
“Lots of moms and dads might not completely value the school’s potential,” he kept in mind, worrying that constant awareness is key to rebuilding public self-confidence and bring in brand-new students.
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The Road to the Golden Jubilee
The leader of the UDPS Alumni, Prof. Affiong Henry, praised the Vice-Chancellor on his recent visit, keeping in mind that his leadership gets to a “essential time” for the school.
She declared the dedication of the alumni to exceed their past contributions, describing UDPS as the bedrock that nurtured a lot of the state’s most effective specialists.
In honour of the upcoming 50th-anniversary events, the alumni have actually revealed a “Comprehensive Refurbishment Job.” This effort will focus on:
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Structural Upgrades: Renovating dilapidated class and administrative blocks.
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Facility Modernisation: Improving the aesthetic and practical quality of the knowing areas.
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Governance Partnership: Working closely with the school board to guarantee long-lasting operational effectiveness.
The Vice-Chancellor ensured the delegation that their commitment is essential to the university’s more comprehensive objective of academic excellence.
He noted that throughout his current familiarisation sees, he had actually already started executing steps to fix the most pressing obstacles facing the school.
As UDPS approaches its half-century mark, both the university management and the alumni association see the milestone not simply as an event, however as an obligatory turning point for institutional renewal.