UNICAL install first female VC, Professor Obi

Professor Florence Obi has emerged as the first female Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar.

Obi clinched the position on Thursday, September 10 after hours of meeting by the governing council of the institution led by Senator Nkechi Nwaogu.

Obi is the 11th Vice-Chancellor of the UNICAL after 45 years since the institution was established.

Obi before emerging VC was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) Academics. She was also a member of the University Governing Council, where she used her wealth of experience in the growth and development of the University.

Obi will take over from Professor Zana Akpagu, whose tenure ends on November 30, 2020.