Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Florence Banku Obi, has described the outgoing Registrar of the University of Calabar, Gabriel Egbe, as an exceptional and astute administrator.
Obi made the statement during a valedictory event in honour of the outgoing Registrar held at the University’s International Conference Centre in Calabar.
While commending Egbe’s exceptional contributions, she noted that, it has significantly advanced the university’s progress, this is even as she maintained that Egbe, as the custodian of the University’s law, policies, and status, demonstrated a deep understanding of his role and provided informed guidance when needed.
“The Registrar who is the custodian of the University law, policies , status, is one who knows his position, he always took his time to study and adequately gives information in this regards when called on and didn’t fail in his duty,” she said.
The university administrator who congratulated the registrar for successfully serving his term, stressed that every workers’ prayer should be to exit office in peace and good health. She however called on other administrative staff of the institution to emulate Egbe’s giants strides recorded as registrar, especially his dedication to duty.
In his remarks at the occasion, deputy governor of Cross River State, Peter Odey, applauded the outgoing registrar for the exceptional service rendered to the institution, stressing that this experience will prepare him for more post retirement tasks ahead.
Egbe, in his valedictory speech, appreciated the management and staff for deeming it fit to honour his exit after a successful tenure as the registrar of the institution. He encouraged leaders in the university to foster an enabling environment and demonstrate commitment to their duties.
“If you are leading, try to create an enabling environment for people around you, and also, be part of your boss’ success story,” he said. He expressed gratitude to the management, staff, colleagues, and family for their support during his tenure as registrar of the university.
The valedictory guest lecturer, CRS Commissioner for Education, Stephen Odey, who spoke on the theme: “Contemporary Challenges in the University System and the Coping Strategies,” said the challenges in the University are numerous which cannot be achieved in the near future.
Odey advocated for increased funding, creative internal revenue drives and prudent resource management to meet some of the challenges the university faces.
He further noted that Egbe’s impact on the university’s administrative landscape will serve as a testament to his future endeavours.
Chairman of the ceremony, Joseph Edet, described the outgoing Registrar as professional administrator who significantly shaped the administrative landscape of the institution and whose legacy stands as a testament to all.
The event also featured the presentation of gifts to the outgoing registrar and a cultural dance display.