Invitation to Health/Welfare Week 2015 Organised by SUG

The Director of Welfare, Students Union Government, University of Calabar.

 Comr. Alawa John wishes to notify and malabites, malabresses and the General Public of the HEALTH/WELFARE WEEK 2015. holding from 2-4th June 2015.

 The event which goes with the Theme: Opportunistic Infections and Youth Conducts will Feature Symposium, Free Eye Test, Free Hepatitis Test, Free HIV Test, Pregnancy Test, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Free Distribution of Drugs and Mosquitoes Treated Nets, Etc.

The Director of Welfare will also make available first aid boxes for the different halls of residence.

The Symposium is scheduled for Wednesday 3^rd March 2015 by 12:noon.

Special Appearance by

Dr. Mrs Linda Ayade,

First Lady, Cross River State.

Prof. A.O. Emeribe

Registrar, MLSCN

Dr. Mrs Eno P. Ebong

Director, Unical Medical Centre

Prof. Eyong U. Eyong

Dean, Students Affairs, Unical.

Prof. James Epoke

Vice-Chancellor, UNICAL.

Chief Host.

Come one, Come all.

Invite your Friends.

Media Partner:

Malaborwatch Media

AN OPEN LETTER TO THE VC - VIOLATION OF COURT ORDER, A THREAT TO OUR DEMOCRACY

                                                                            

                                                                            

                    


                                                                                                       


                                                                                                            No. 66, Yellow Duke street,

                                                                                                           Calabar, Cross River State.

                                                                               22/05/2015

AN OPEN LETTER TO THE VICE CHANCELLOR OF UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR, CALABAR,CROSS RIVER STATE.

Sir,

VIOLATION OF COURT ORDER, A THREAT TO OUR DEMOCRACY

With utmost sense of humility and total reference to your position of responsibility, I write to intimate you of the recent development in the institution which you rule over, which am confident that you are not aware, which to me is a major threat to our internal and external democracy.

I wish to remind you sir that the student’s union government (SUG) is the umbrella body of all the students union on campus, and is regulated by the constitution of the union.

It may also interest you to know that the SUG just like the state and federal government is operating a democracy system of government that harbours the three tiers of government (The Executives, Legislature, and Judiciary), respecting the rule of law, and the fundamental human rights, as enshrined in our constitution.

Sir, permit me also to remind you that the judiciary is the last hope for the commoner, where justice are given in fairness and equity, to both the rich and the poor alike.

The recent violation of a court order by the National Association of Cross River State Students, NACRISS-UCC, has really call for a major concern, thus the need for this piece of write up, as a patriotic and law abiding alumnus of the institution, who believes in fairness and equity, and also advocates for justice for all, to advocate for your urgent intervention, else it will become a threat to our internal and external democracy, if truly these crop of humans will really be the leaders of tomorrow in our country.

Permit me to inform you sir that the malabor high court, a court established by law, and operating in accordance with the cross river state high court law, sat on the 21^st day of may 2015 to decide on the case brought before them by the petitioner, one Mr. Omilgbe, John Ogbaji against  Mr. Ogenye, Paul Ashi, ELECO of NACRISS-UCC, and one Mr. Ubi Onen, for illegal and unlawful conduct of the elections of the association, and the unlawful disqualification of the petitioner from partaking in the elections, thereby bridging his fundamental human right of voting and being voted for.

The court which has five judges in attendance had listen to the case, and came out with her judgement, which they placed an order, restraining the  respondents from holding the inauguration of the new  executive of the association, pending final judgement of the court.

Surprisingly, the orders of the court fell on deaf ears, as the respondent went ahead with the inauguration, even to the notification of the Dean of Students Affairs and the security personnel of the institution.

Permit me to state categorically that though am not a member of the said association, but the violation of the rule of law is a major concern to everyone who is patriotic and has confidence and believe in the court as a place for justice for all, thus the need for your urgent intervention.

It will not speak well of our most adorable and enticing citadel of leaning that such court orders are violated, even with the aid of the students affairs division who are suppose to be the protector of the students law.

VC sir, I have no doubt in me that you will urgently swing into action, and put all apparatus in place to foster peace and unity in the institution, by restoring back the dignity and integrity of the court which is almost robbed off, by this singular act.

I count on your usual intervention and fatherly consideration.

Yours Faithfully,

Comr. Raymond, Ekemini John

Distinguished Alumnus of UNICAL.

Cc:

SUG President

Cross River watch

Weekend Chronicle

Malabor Watch.

NUCJ UCC

COURT RESTRAINS NACRISS UCC FROM CARRYING OUT INAUGURATION OF NEW EXCO.

COURT RESTRAINS NACRISS UCC FROM CARRYING OUT INAUGURATION OF NEW EXCO.
The National Association of Cross River State students in the University of Calabar are left in total shamble, following the injunction of the high court to stop the inauguration of the newly elected executives of the association.


The injunction came following a judgement delivered in the students high court (THE MALABOR HIGH COURT), following a petition filled to the court by one Comr. Omligbe, John Obaji, a final year student of the faculty of law in the institution, who is also a member of the association, who was also a Presidential aspirant in the just concluded elections of the association.
Comr.John filed a petition to the court, through his counsel, Comr. O.A. Obase(Esq), of the Victor Ndoma Egba chambers of justice, of the faculty of law.
The petition with suit number Hc/004/2015, had Ogenye, Paul Ashi, the President elect of the association as the first respondent, The ELECTORAL Committee of the association as the second respondent, and Mr.Ubi, Onen as the third respondent.

In the petition, the applicant has accused the second and third respondent of unlawfully excluding his client who was lawfully nominated to contest the election for the office of the President of the association, in the just concluded elections of the association.
Also that the election of the 1st respondent as the president was invalid by reason of corrupt practices and non-compliance with the extant laws regulating the conduct of the associations elections.
The petition which was supported with a ten paragraph affidavit to back up the claims also had the applicant praying for an order of injunction restraining the second and third respondent from inaugurating the first respondent, and also an order from court restraining the first respondent from presenting himself for any such inauguration or swearing in.

Presiding over the case, the chief judge of the malabor high court, Hon. Justice Atteh, Triumph Paul, and four other judges of the high court, listens keenly to the submission of the prosecuting counsel, since the defending counsel had absented themselves in the court.
Delivering the judgement, the chief judge of the high court, supported by the other four judges of the court, stated that ‘the court has noticed with great dismayed the absence of the respondent in court without any notification, and having listen to the submission of the prosecuting counsel, and questions asked, and answers provided, evidenced also provided, therefore in pursuant to order 21 rule 1 of the cross river state high court, the applicants prayers are granted’.
Shortly after the judgement, the whole court was filled with jubilations.
Speaking to newsmen after the judgement was delivered, the petitioner, filled with smiles expressed delight over the judgement of the court, and according to him the court is back to give hope to the oppressed.
When asked what will be his next action if the injunction of the court is not honoured, he quickly replied that he will resort to self help.
Meanwhile the counsel to the petitioner, said he is confident that the high court has the mechanism they will used to implement their judgement, and as such he is confident that his client will be granted the justice he was denied.
Also speaking, the chief judge of the high court, expressed optimism that the judgement of the court will be implemented, through the management of the institution, but according to him, if the management is not ready to implement it, without any cogent reasons, then the external bodies will be involved to help foster justice.

Unical All Stars Public Service Announcement!

ORIGINATION OF UCAS (UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR ALL STARS)
University of Calabar All Stars is a body with the sole aim of projecting artistes in Unical to limelight. These artistes include musicians, comedians, dancers, presenters and any other talent exhibitors.

Before the formation of this body, it was difficult for Unical upcoming artistes to feature in campus events and this was because there was no forum for performing acts. One would need to know someone in the SUG or struggle to perform individually and this reduced the value of these artistes and erased the payment they (artistes) deserved.

When Usese, Williams Jeremiah emerged the Unical SUG Director of Socials 2012/2013, he proceeded in conveying the first meeting on Saturday, 23rd of March 2013 at love garden in Unical. This meeting was attended by Dj VickyJay, Koboko, Kelvinkul, MaryBen, V.Blaze, Swave, Lala Fresh, Base Boy, Akonzy, Orion, Oprizzy, Fly and Jbor. After two meetings, conventional suggestions were treated and the body resolved to bear UCAS (University of Calabar All Stars).

On Thurday, 13th of April 2013, the body was officially registered in Unical Students’ Affairs Division and was certified with legal right to operate on campus. Since then, members of UCAS have been participating actively in every campus event.

The affairs of this body has so far been piloted by Swave Fabian Philip Lex Exco (2013), Valentino Blaze Esiene Led Exco (2014) and Eke Great Led Exco (2015).

As the founder of this body, I publicly declare that hence forth, this body is independent and shall operate in accordance with her constitution.


Signed
USESE, WILLIAMS JEREMIAH (FOUNDER)
23-05-2015

AFTER MATRICULATION, WHAT NEXT?

15th May,2015. history was been recorded again in the prestigious University of Calabar, the home of Malabites and Malabresses of reasonable actions, as 6,395 students were officially welcomed and admitted into the membership of the university community by the Vice Chancellor, Professor James Epoke, in what is termed as matriculation.
The big question begging for an answer now remains, WHAT IS NEXT?
It is on record that out of over twenty five thousand candidates indicated interest to study in this adorable institution, but because of some predicaments, the institution cannot admit all of them, therefore I urge all the new entrants to consider themselves lucky to be absorbed into this highly ranked and enticing citadel of learning.
For the freshers, amidst the bountiful celebration, I wish also to remind you all that though the journey of a thousand miles begins with a step, but remember that the beginning does not matter, but the end.

Challenge yourself that as you matriculate yesterday, at the end of your 4,5, or 6,years depending on your chosen discipline, you will convocate as well.
Paul the apostle rightly put it, that faith without work is in vain, and to whom much is given, much is also expected.

Now that your level has changed, be rest assured that your challenges have also expanded, and you need to reason now as an undergraduate.
Take your lectures as serious as your daily meals, and your course work more serious as yourself. Beware of the non academic students who are found everywhere within the four walls of the university roaming about like the roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.
Let the University rules and regulations be at your finger tip, and never you end your training only in the lecture room, but make good use of your time to cater for the extracurricular activities, which will help build you in character for greater responsibilities in the future.
Above all, remember the alpha and the omega, the way, the truth and the life, the one that has all the power to do and undo, and as such, never you joke with your religious life.
I know it is the dream of you all to graduate with First Class degree, but just know that it is not possible for all of you to achieve that, but work towards earning a good grade at the end of your studies.

Let me end this piece with this story, In 2009/2010, about 86 students were admitted into the department of Medical Lab.Science of this same University, but at the end of their study in 2013/2014 session, less than 50% are graduating.
Just like the parable of the sower in the Bible where different seeds fell at different soils and produced different results, it is left for you to decide where to belong, and what fruit you will produce.
Once again, I join the management of the University to welcome you all to my ALMA MATA, the home of reasonable actions, where future leaders are raised for the nation.