The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Uyo, Prof. Chris Ekong, has outlined key achievements recorded by his administration in its first 100 days in office.
In a statement to commemorate the milestone, Prof. Ekong said his administration has focused on effective administration, service delivery and infrastructural renewal.
He noted that his administration has set up strategic committees for effective administration and service delivery, processed over 1,500 transcripts since June 2026 with at least 280 transcripts delivered weekly, and decentralised the university’s admission processes.
On infrastructure and academic support, he disclosed the purchase of 500 computer sets for Computer-Based Tests, the construction of the Pharmacy building, the renovation of the College of Health Sciences hostel and the over 1,000-capacity NDDC hostel, the installation of a solar power system at the old Senate Chamber, and the creation of an access road within the university to Ikpa River.
Prof. Ekong further listed the securing of a N1 billion TETFund investment in agriculture, the commencement of commercial agriculture on 100 hectares of university land, the flag-off of the Federal Government’s Cassava Bio-Ethanol Pilot Project on 11 hectares, the establishment of a block factory for the university, and improved security architecture including the introduction of forest guards to ensure the safety of the university community.
The Professor of Economics said the achievements were driven by passion, good taste and an unwavering commitment to transforming the university, pledging that with his work ethic, the institution will surpass previous records and be ranked among the top five universities in Nigeria.