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*[[Chile Eboe-Osuji]], International Jurist and Current President of the International Criminal Court, The Hague, Netherlands. | *[[Chile Eboe-Osuji]], International Jurist and Current President of the International Criminal Court, The Hague, Netherlands. | ||
*Dr. [[Betta Edu]], Nigerian public health specialist and politician<ref name="All Progressive Congress 2022">{{cite web | title=Dr. Betta Edu | website=All Progressive Congress | date=2022-08-16 | url=https://officialapc.ng/cpt_team/dr-betta-edu/ | access-date=2023-06-03}}</ref> | *Dr. [[Betta Edu]], Nigerian public health specialist and politician<ref name="All Progressive Congress 2022">{{cite web | title=Dr. Betta Edu | website=All Progressive Congress | date=2022-08-16 | url=https://officialapc.ng/cpt_team/dr-betta-edu/ | access-date=2023-06-03}}</ref> | ||
*Dr. [[Ahizechukwu Eke]], Nigerian-American, Associate Professor of Maternal-Medicine & Gynecology & Obstetrics, [[Johns Hopkins University]] | |||
* [[Kennedy Ekezie]], philosopher, former national debate champion, entrepreneur and CEO of [[Kippa (company)|Kippa]]<ref>{{Cite web |title="Exploring the Journey of Kennedy Ekezie-Joseph: A Trailblazer in Catalyzing TikTok's Success across Africa" |url=https://independent.ng/exploring-the-journey-of-kennedy-ekezie-joseph-a-trailblazer-in-catalyzing-tiktoks-success-across-africa/ |website=Independent Nigeria}}</ref> | * [[Kennedy Ekezie]], philosopher, former national debate champion, entrepreneur and CEO of [[Kippa (company)|Kippa]]<ref>{{Cite web |title="Exploring the Journey of Kennedy Ekezie-Joseph: A Trailblazer in Catalyzing TikTok's Success across Africa" |url=https://independent.ng/exploring-the-journey-of-kennedy-ekezie-joseph-a-trailblazer-in-catalyzing-tiktoks-success-across-africa/ |website=Independent Nigeria}}</ref> | ||
* [[Keppy Ekpenyong]], Nigerian actor.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-03-24|title=Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey Inyang had his day on Wednesday|url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/keppy-ekpeyong-bassey-inyang-had-his-day-on-wednesday/|access-date=2021-09-18|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> | * [[Keppy Ekpenyong]], Nigerian actor.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-03-24|title=Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey Inyang had his day on Wednesday|url=https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/keppy-ekpeyong-bassey-inyang-had-his-day-on-wednesday/|access-date=2021-09-18|website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
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*[[Aloysius Akpan Etok]], politician | *[[Aloysius Akpan Etok]], politician | ||
*[[Kate Henshaw]], actress | *[[Kate Henshaw]], actress | ||
*[[Okezie Ikpeazu]], | *[[Okezie Ikpeazu]], Former Governor of Abia State of Nigeria. | ||
*[[Alex Mascot Ikwechegh]], politician, businessman and philanthropist<ref>{{cite web|url=https://igberetvnews.com/310413/jubilations-as-mascot-ikwechegh-splashes-n50m-to-renovate-igbere-sec-school-nepa-offices-photos|title=Jubilations as Alex Mascot Ikwechegh Splashes N50M to Renovate Igbere Sec School, NEPA Offices (Photos)|last=Anyalekwa|first=Emeh James|accessdate=20 August 2020|publisher=Igbere TV}}</ref> | *[[Alex Mascot Ikwechegh]], politician, businessman and philanthropist<ref>{{cite web|url=https://igberetvnews.com/310413/jubilations-as-mascot-ikwechegh-splashes-n50m-to-renovate-igbere-sec-school-nepa-offices-photos|title=Jubilations as Alex Mascot Ikwechegh Splashes N50M to Renovate Igbere Sec School, NEPA Offices (Photos)|last=Anyalekwa|first=Emeh James|accessdate=20 August 2020|publisher=Igbere TV}}</ref> | ||
* [[Stella Immanuel]], Doctor and [[conspiracy theorist]] based in [[Houston, Texas]].<ref name="Okunnu">{{Cite news|last=Okunnu|first=Olubunmi|date=July 28, 2020|title=Dr Stella Immanuel biography|work=[[BBC News Pidgin]]|url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-53574144|access-date=July 29, 2020}}</ref> | * [[Stella Immanuel]], Doctor and [[conspiracy theorist]] based in [[Houston, Texas]].<ref name="Okunnu">{{Cite news|last=Okunnu|first=Olubunmi|date=July 28, 2020|title=Dr Stella Immanuel biography|work=[[BBC News Pidgin]]|url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-53574144|access-date=July 29, 2020}}</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 14:16, 24 June 2025
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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
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
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
The university has the following faculties:
- Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences[12]
- Faculty of Dentistry[13]
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences[14]
- Faculties of Management Sciences[15]
- Faculty of Education[16]
- Faculty of Social Sciences[17]
- Faculty of Clinical Science[18]
- Faculty of Arts[19]
- Institute of Public Policy and Administration
- Faculty of Law[20]
- College of Medical Sciences[21]
- Faculty of Biological Sciences[22]
- Faculty of Physical Sciences[23]
- Faculty of Engineering and Technology[24]
- Faculty of Environmental Sciences[25]
- Faculty of Pharmacy[26]
- Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science [27]
- Faculty of Agriculture, forestry and Wildlife Management[28]
- Institute of Oceanography[29]
- Bassey Andah Institute for African and Asian Studies
- Graduate School
- University of Calabar Consultancy Services[30]
Affiliate institutions
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
Amongst the alumni of the University of Calabar are:
- Reuben Abati, Lawyer/writer.[33]
- Queeneth Agbor, actress[34]
- Biko Agozino, criminologist[35]
- Godswill Akpabio, Senate President of Nigeria [36]
- Anthony Ayine, auditor general for the Federation.[37]
- Regina Askia-Williams, actress -left before graduation[38]
- Isabella Ayuk, MBGN 2012.[39]
- Grace Folashade Bent, politician.[40]
- Omotu Bissong, model/television presenter.[41]
- Stacey B. Day, Ntufam Ajan of Oban [42]
- Chile Eboe-Osuji, International Jurist and Current President of the International Criminal Court, The Hague, Netherlands.
- Dr. Betta Edu, Nigerian public health specialist and politician[43]
- Dr. Ahizechukwu Eke, Nigerian-American, Associate Professor of Maternal-Medicine & Gynecology & Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University
- Kennedy Ekezie, philosopher, former national debate champion, entrepreneur and CEO of Kippa[44]
- Keppy Ekpenyong, Nigerian actor.[45]
- Alexx Ekubo, actor/model.[46]
- Ita Enang, politician[47]
- Nelson Enwerem, model, television personality and winner of Mr Nigeria 2018[48][49]
- Eve Esin, Nigerian actress[50][51][52]
- Eno Essien, technology entrepreneur
- Aloysius Akpan Etok, politician
- Kate Henshaw, actress
- Okezie Ikpeazu, Former Governor of Abia State of Nigeria.
- Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, politician, businessman and philanthropist[53]
- Stella Immanuel, Doctor and conspiracy theorist based in Houston, Texas.[54]
- Iyanya, singer/songwriter/performer.[55]
- Osita Izunaso, politician
- Uche Jombo, actress
- Shiloh Godson, Nigerian composer
- Benjamin Kalu, politician and member of the House of Representatives
- Yahaya Kuta, Nigerian author[56][57]
- Victor Ndoma-Egba, politician
- Aniebiet Inyang Ntui, EU Ambassador, University Librarian of University of Calabar and Professor of Library and Information Science.
- Florence Obi, academic, author, professor, and 11th substantive vice-chancellor of University of Calabar
- John Odey, former minister
- Stephanie Okereke, actress.[58]
- Chido Onumah, Nigerian/Canadian journalist, author and activist
- Wofai Samuel, media personality and communications executive
- Jewel Taylor, Former first Lady, Senator (2006–2018) and current Vice President of Liberia
- John James Akpan Udo-Edehe, politician
- Dorothy Ufot, lawyer and politician
- Eteng Jonah Williams, Nigerian Senator [59]
- Owens Wiwa, human rights activist.[60]
- Chukwuemeka Ngozichineke Wogu, minister
- Louiza Williams, film executive
Notable faculty
- Eskor Toyo, Professor of Economics and Marxist scholar
- Eno James Ibanga, Professor of Solid State Physics and Materials Science
- Akpan Hogan Ekpo, Professor of Economics and Public Policy
See also
References
External links
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