Anne Agi receives University award for Most Outstanding Staff in the Faculty of Law
Other Awards include Best Dean, Best HoDs, Staff with highest citation, Staff with the highest H-Index, Outstanding patent rights inventor, Best Faculty Officer, Best hall administrator Best University driver and Best 4 outstanding messengers.
Calabar, Nigeria – March 16, 2024 – The University of Calabar is proud to announce its upcoming 36th Convocation Ceremony, set to be a remarkable 10-day event celebrating academic excellence and achievement. The ceremony, as announced by the University Registrar, Amb. Gabriel O. Egbe, fcai, is slated to commence on March 14th and culminate on March 23rd, 2024 and will feature a series of events showcasing the University’s commitment to education, research, and community engagement.
Under the leadership of Prof. Florence Banku Obi, as the 11th Vice Chancellor as well as 1st female Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, the University has embarked on a journey of transformation and academic advancement. Prof. Obi’s visionary leadership has propelled the University to new heights, fostering an environment of innovation, excellence, and inclusivity.
One of the highlights of the convocation ceremony is the Staff Meritorious Awards, a prestigious recognition of outstanding service and dedication to the University. Instituted by Vice Chancellor Florence Banku Obi in 2023, the Meritorious Awards honour staff members who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their roles and have made significant contributions to the University’s success.
During the 2nd edition of the Meritorious Awards ceremony held on March 15th, 2024, the Vice Chancellor delivered an inspiring message, urging staff to strive for excellence in their endeavors. Drawing from her own experiences, Prof. Obi emphasized the importance of diligence, perseverance, and dedication in achieving success. She shared personal anecdotes to illustrate the impact of hard work and commitment, encouraging staff to continue to uphold the values of integrity and excellence, even when it seems that there may go unrewarded. She assured them that there is always someone watching and at the appropriate time, they will be rewarded.
The Meritorious Awards ceremony saw deserving staff members honored across 28 different categories, including:
- Best Dean
- Staff with the highest citation
- Staff with the highest H-Index
- Outstanding patent rights inventor
- Best HoDs
- 26 outstanding lecturers in Faculties/Institutes
- 26 Outstanding Non-teaching staff in Faculties/Institutes
- Best Academic Staff Director
- Best Non-teaching staff Director
- Best Teaching Staff Director
- Best Hall Administrator
- Best porters
- Best Faculty Officers
- Best University driver
- 4 Outstanding Messengers
Among the awardees were Prof. Anim Ajake and Prof. Susan Ohen, recognized as Best Deans.
The staff with the Highest citation count was Prof. Martin Madu Merimikwu with over 6,000 citations while the award for outstanding patent right inventor went to Dr. Fina Faithpraise Otosi. Prof. Peter Chukwuemeka Okafor, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, Linkages and Collaborations, won the award for the staff with the highest H-Index.
In the category of Outstanding Lecturers, there were 26 awardees carefully selected from thousands of Lecturers from all the Faculties of the University.
For the Faculty of Law, Anne Uruegi Agi won the Meritorious Service award and was acknowledged as the most Outstanding Lecturer in the Faculty of Law for the year 2023. She was recognised and commended by the University management and Senate for her Meritorious, industriousness and dedication to duty in ensuring that the objectives and goals of the University are achieved.
Prof. Joseph Asor, the Chairman of the Award Planning Committe explained that the awards ceremony not only celebrates individual achievements but also serves as a testament to the University’s commitment to recognizing and rewarding excellence. The accolades bestowed upon the awardees underscore their invaluable contributions to the University’s mission of academic excellence and innovation.
Vice Chancellor Florence Banku Obi expressed her gratitude to all awardees for their exemplary service and dedication, commending them for their role in advancing the University’s reputation and global standing. She reiterated her commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and innovation, urging all staff members to continue to strive for greatness.
The Meritorious Awards ceremony stands as a testament to Prof. Florence Obi’s visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to the University of Calabar. Her initiative has not only inspired and motivated staff members but has also elevated the University’s profile on the national and international stage.
As the University of Calabar prepares to embark on its 36th Convocation Ceremony, Vice Chancellor Florence Banku Obi invites the public to join in celebrating the achievements and successes of its graduating students and esteemed faculty members.
The full convocation programme as released by the University Registrar is below:
PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES
THURSDAY, 14TH MARCH 2024
Press Briefing
Time: 10:00am
Venue: Council Chamber
FRIDAY, 15TH MARCH 2024
Staff Meritorious Service Award
Time: 10:00am
Venue: Unical Int’l Conference Centre
MONDAY, 18TH MARCH 2024
Visitation by Management to Stakeholders
TUESDAY, 19TH MARCH 2024
Meeting of Congregation – 10.00 a.m.
Opening of Research Fair & Exhibition – 12 noon
WEDNESDAY, 20TH MARCH 2024
Closing Ceremony of Research Fair
THURSDAY, 21ST MARCH 2024
Event A: Convocation Lecture
Time: 11.00 a.m. —
Venue: Unical International Conference Centre
Convocation Lecturer: His Lordship, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto.
Topic: Harmonizing Diversity for National Development
Event B: Convocation Command Performance & Cocktail
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: Chinue Achebe Arts Theatre, Unical
FRIDAY, 22ND MARCH 2024
Award of Diplomas, 1st Degrees, PGDs & Masters
Time:10.00 a.m.
Venue: Abraham Ordia Stadium, Unical
Gala Night with Ph.D students
Time: 7.00 p.m.
Venue: Cross River Community Hall
SATURDAY, 23RD MARCH 2024
Event A: Inspection/Commissioning of Projects
Time: 9:30am
EVENT B: Award of Ph.D. & Honorary Doctorate Degrees
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Venue: Unical International Conference Centre
Event C: Convocation Luncheon
Time: 3:00pm
Venue: Cross River Community Hall
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