You’ve served UNICAL with integrity and transparency, Don tells VC

Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Science, University of Calabar, Prof. Francis Okpiliya, has extolled the leadership virtues of the Vice of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi.

The Dean said this while playing host to the VC who visited the faculty as part of her valedictory tour to faculties, department, institutes and other offices within the campus.

According to the Dean, the VC’s leadership style has evolved into a model of transformation, transparency and integrity in the governance of the institution.

“It is with immense pleasure and a profound sense of honour that I on behalf of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences extend a warm and sincere welcome to you. Ma, your presence here today is a testament to your unwavering support for our Faculty and we are deeply grateful that you have found time to visit us amidst your tight schedules.

“You can bear with us that throughout your administration, you remained a testament that integrity can still wear the badge of leadership. Your leadership quality coupled with your high level of administrative ingenuity is a source of inspiration to all, and we are particularly encouraged by your commitment to full accreditation of all the programmes in the Faculty and employment of new academic staff (about 22).

“Also, we thank you for the prompt release of results to students, NUC Resource Verification in the Department of Building and Environmental Standards, constant light in the Faculty, repair of the transformer that got burnt some weeks ago, provision of equipped studios for professional progrmmes in the Faculty, promotion of staff as at when due among others,” he said.

He expressed gratitude to the VC for her service to the University of Calabar and humanity at large.

“I acknowledge your accomplishments for the past 5 years and I wish you well in the future. But remember that you are our Biblical Elijah while all of us gathered here now are Elisha. Wherever you go after your services to the University of Calabar, we will continue to hold on your garment for upliftment in all ramifications,” he added.

The VC, who was elated by the growth of the Faculty under her administration, thanked the Dean, staff and students of the Faculty for their immense support and contributions towards the advancement of the university.