Friday February 6, 2026
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The Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has said the State government will collaborate with the management of the University of Uyo to ensure a transparent and peaceful selection of a substantive Vice Chancellor for the institution.
Governor Eno gave the assurance when he received the management of the university on a courtesy visit to him on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the Governor’s Office, Government House, Uyo.
He said his disposition, however, is that the best candidate for the position, one who will have the interest of the institution at heart, be selected by the university council.
“We will work with you to the extent that will maintain peace and orderliness in the institution and the State; and then we allow God to work with you to select someone that will have the interest of the university at heart,” he said.
He welcomed the Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Samuel Gbadebo Odewumi, to the State, and expressed delight that he has thus far experienced the hospitality and warmth which are characteristic of the State.
Governor Eno who is an alumnus of the institution appreciated Prof. Odewumi and his team for the visit.
“Thank you for coming. We will check the areas we can collaborate with the university, and we will do so because we believe in the advancement of education which is part of our ARISE Agenda.”
In his remark, Prof Odewumi appreciated the Governor for the support extended to the institution by the Akwa Ibom State government under his leadership.
He specifically appreciated the Governor for the appointment of numerous members of the university community into his government and the State Executive Council in particular, and the setting up of a CNG bus station in the University campus to enhance movement to and from the campuses at a reduced transportation cost.
The Acting Vice Chancellor noted that
Governor Eno has been outstanding and remarkable in his achievements in less than three years in office, which, according to him, has distinguished him from his contemporaries in the country, stressing that the university was proud to have him as an alumnus.
With the Governor to receive the visitors were the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi; Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah; Executive Assistant/Chief Delivery Advisor Mr Aniefiok Johnson; members of the State Executive Council and other Government officials.
Other members of the university management on the acting VC’s team included Prof. Enobong E. Ikpeme, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Dianabasi U. Eduwem, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic),
Mrs. Blossom E. Okorie, Registrar, and Mrs Mfon Etuk, Acting Bursar, Dr. Mary Bassey, Acting Librarian, and Mr. Kingsley Archibong, Protocol Officer to the Vice-Chancellor.
