UNICROSS DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS URGES NEW SUG LEADERS TO RESPECT UNIVERSITY POLICIES, EMBRACE CONSTRUCTIVE ENGAGEMENT

📅 Posted on November 12, 2026

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The Dean of Student Affairs, University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Dr. Victor Ndifon, has advised newly elected Students’ Union Government (SUG) leaders to prioritise constructive engagement with the university management and operate within the framework of established university policies, particularly the Students’ Handbook.

Dr. Ndifon gave the advice following the release of the certified results of the 2026 SUG elections conducted across the university’s Calabar, Ogoja and Okuku campuses.

As Chairman of the Electoral Commission for the 2026 SUG elections, he urged the student leaders to understand the hierarchy of policies governing university operations and respect established procedures and channels of engagement, especially in matters relating to their Constitution.

The elections produced new student representatives who will serve the interests of the university’s student population.

At the Calabar Campus, Ernest Ernest Asuquo of the Department of Civil Engineering emerged as President with 1,356 votes, while Ayuk Peace Kennedith of Faculty of Physical Sciences was elected Vice President with 982 votes. Other elected executives are Ayim Samuel Esse of Faculty of Education, Secretary General (576 votes); Joy Patrick Omini of Faculty of Computing, Director of Finance (656 votes); Charkpen Enaugha Egbe of Faculty of Engineering, Treasurer (553 votes); Ezekiel Atabashi of Faculty of Physical Sciences, Director of Socials (965 votes); and Ephraim Oyo Okon of Faculty of Education, Director of Sports (516 votes).

Fourteen senators were also elected at the Calabar Campus. They are Ochui John Akpashu and Uwak Okon Offiong (Faculty of Physical Sciences); Daniel Etim Etim (Faculty of Biological Sciences); Ernest Godswill Egwu and Watson Eyong Ukpor (Faculty of Environmental Sciences); Ikimishi Johnson A. (Hostel Constituency); Ernerst Ezekiel Akpan and Ojua David Efenji (Faculty of Education); Archibong Emmanuel and Daniel Abam (Faculty of Computing); Ekanem Francis Odo and Augustine Ekan Maleme (Faculty of Communication and Media Studies); Williams Anietie James (CES); and Walu Vandeyoon Isaac (Faculty of Architecture).

At the Okuku Campus, Onyam Emmanuel of Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences was elected Vice President with 133 votes, while Ekpezu Hope Ukpai, also of Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, emerged Assistant Secretary General with 78 votes. Five senators were elected: Ogar Emmanuel Udenyi, Bassey Wisdom O. and Anabea Bright Emmanuel, all of Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, as well as Joseph Benjamin and Ogar Sunday Coolest of Agriculture and Forestry.

At the Ogoja Campus, Akpoga Francis U. of Faculty of Management Sciences emerged Vice President with 124 votes. The two elected senators are Aniah Jude A. and Francis Blessing A., both of Faculty of Management Sciences.

The Student Affairs Division confirmed that all successful candidates met the stipulated administrative, academic and medical eligibility requirements, including the prescribed Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), satisfactory examination performance and negative National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) test results.

The certified results were signed and released by the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Victor Ndifon, and the Student Affairs Officer, Ofem E. Ofem.

The release of the certified results reflects the university's commitment to promoting democratic participation, student representation and leadership development under the purposeful leadership of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Francisca Bassey, whose administration continues to provide an enabling environment for student participation and institutional growth.