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Chris Ekong's Emergence Will Attract Major Transformation to University of Uyo - Cletus Bassey

 




By Aniefiok Christopher 


The Presiding Bishop of Destiny International Mission Global Assembly, Archbishop Cletus Bassey has expressed optimism that the inauguration Prof. Christopher Ekong as the 9th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Uyo will cause a major transformation of the University and Akwa Ibom State at large.


Dr Bassey who doubles as the Chancellor of Leadimpact University, in the United States of America made this position known during a brief chat with journalists shortly after the inauguration of the new Vice Chancellor, adding that he was excited about the elevation of Prof Chris Ekong, whom he described as a jolly good fellow, admired by many and associates well with the low and mighty in the society.


According to him, the new Vice Chancellor should be given space and time to execute his plans for the institution, expressing confidence, that with his wealth of experience and network, the university community will experience a face lift, with monumental impacts.


While identifying with the address of the Pro-Chancellor, that the University is suffering from infrastructural deficit, the cleric maintained that the University of Uyo does not reflect the echelon of education it deserves, hoping that Ekong, a son of the soil, will do all he can to attract development to institution.


Judging from the celebrations and reception the new VC has received, Archbishop Bassey believes Hotrico, as he is widely known, will enjoy the support of all, as he prayed for God's divine wisdom and the strategic foresight to navigate the university to an enviable height.

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