- Home University Gists Important Emphasizes UNICROSS has actually promoted 9 scholastic staff after external appraisal. 5 Readers transferred to Professor rank 4 Senior Lecturers ended up being Readers
- Statement began 23 April 2026
- Senate heard the news at Calabar school
- Prof Francisca Bassey called the promoted academics
Continue reading for the full UNICROSS scholastic personnel promo list and departments.
University of Cross River State, UNICROSS, has revealed the promo of nine academic staff members across various faculties.
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Francisca Bassey, made the statement on Thursday, 23 April 2026, during an emergency meeting of the University Senate at the Calabar school.
The promos followed appraisal workouts performed by External Assessors. Table of contents Five lecturers moved from the rank of Reader to Professor.
| The brand-new Professors are | noted below. Name New Rank Department | |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Ukpata | Professor | Civil Engineering |
| Nkpa Ogarekpe | Professor | Civil Engineering |
| Adebisi Adesola | Professor | Accounting |
| Sunday Ebaye | Professor | Peace and Conflict Researches |
| Ferdinand Kamgba | Professor | Physics |
These promotions position the five academics at professorial rank after the external appraisal procedure. That is the sort of news lots of staff members silently wait years to hear.
4 lecturers likewise moved from Senior Lecturer to Reader.
Their names and departments are listed below.
| Name | New Rank | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Patrick Ushie | Reader | Physics |
| Dr Ujong Peter Ujong | Reader | Medical Biochemistry |
| Dr (Mrs) Victoria Iyishu | Reader | Library and Info Science |
| Dr Jerome Egbe | Reader | Civil Engineering |
Professor Francisca Bassey applauded the newly promoted academics for their dedication, research work, teaching record and service to UNICROSS.
She stated that their new ranks show personal merit and the university’s steady push for more powerful teaching, research and community service.
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