![]() University of Calabar main gate  | |
| Motto | Knowledge for Service | 
|---|---|
| Type | Public | 
| Established | 1975 | 
| Vice-Chancellor | Florence B. Obi | 
| Location | , ,  Nigeria  | 
| Campus | City | 
| Nickname | Malabites | 
| Website | unical | 
The University of Calabar is a public university situated in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. It is one of Nigeria's second generation federal universities.[1] The University of Calabar was a campus of the University of Nigeria until 1975.[2] The Vice Chancellor is Florence B. Obi. The post of the DVC (Academic) is held by Angela Oyo Ita, while Grace Eno Nta is the current DVC (Administration).[3]
The architecture was designed by John Elliott.[4][5] It was established by decree to fulfill this traditional mandate, its motto "Knowledge for Service".[6]
The University of Calabar was one of the foremost Nigerian Universities to automate students' registration processes through the College Portal,[7] and has taken a step further to automate her alumni relations which includes an online transcript request and processing first of its kind in the country.[8]
University Library
The University of Calabar Library is the main academic library of the University of Calabar, located in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. [9] Established in 1975, the library has since grown to become one of the largest and most comprehensive academic libraries in Nigeria, serving as a resource for students, faculty, and researchers. [10]
Administration and leadership
The current principal members of the university administration and their positions are as follows:
| Office | Holders | 
|---|---|
| Visitor | President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari | 
| Chancellor | The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero | 
| Pro-Chancellor & Chairman of Council | Gen. (rtd) Martin Luther Agwai | 
| Vice-Chancellor | Professor Florence Obi | 
| Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) | Professor Angela Oyo-Ita | 
| Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) | Professor Eno Grace Nta | 
| University Librarian | Professor Aniebiet Inyang Ntui | 
| Registrar | Mr. Gabriel O. Egbe | 
| Bursar | Mr. Aniefiok Godwin Williams | 
Faculties
The university has the following faculties:
- Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences
 - Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences[11]
 - Faculty of Dentistry[12]
 - Faculty of Medicine
 - Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences[13]
 - Faculties of Management Sciences[14]
 - Faculty of Education[15]
 - Faculty of Social Sciences[16]
 - Faculty of Clinical Science[17]
 - Faculty of Arts[18]
 - Institute of Public Policy and Administration
 - Faculty of Law[19]
 - College of Medical Sciences[20]
 - Faculty of Biological Sciences[21]
 - Faculty of Physical Sciences[22]
 - Faculty of Engineering and Technology[23]
 - Faculty of Environmental Sciences[24]
 - Faculty of Pharmacy[25]
 - Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science [26]
 - Faculty of Agriculture, forestry and Wildlife Management[27]
 - Institute of Oceanography[28]
 - Bassey Andah Institute for African and Asian Studies
 - Graduate School
 - University of Calabar Consultancy Services[29]
 
Affiliate institutions
This is a list of affiliate institutions of the University of Calabar approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).[30]
- Nigerian Christian Bible Church (NCBC).
 - Reformed Theological Seminary, Mkar (RTSM).
 - Catholic Institute of West Africa, Port-Harcourt (CIWAP).
 - Essien Ukpabio Presbyterian College Itu, Akwa Ibom State (EUPCIAS).
 - College of Education, Katsina-Ala, Benue State (CEKBS).[31]
 - Federal College of Education, Obudu, Cross River State (FCEOCR).
 
Notable alumni
Amongst the alumni of the University of Calabar are:
- Reuben Abati, Lawyer/writer.[32]
 - Queeneth Agbor, actress[33]
 - Biko Agozino, criminologist[34]
 - Godswill Akpabio, former governor of Akwa Ibom State [35]
 - Anthony Ayine, auditor general for the Federation.[36]
 - Regina Askia-Williams actress -left before graduation[37]
 - Isabella Ayuk, MBGN 2012.[38]
 - Grace Folashade Bent, politician.[39]
 - Omotu Bissong, model/television presenter.[40]
 - Stacey B. Day, Ntufam Ajan of Oban [41]
 - Chile Eboe-Osuji, International Jurist and Current President of the International Criminal Court, The Hague, Netherlands.
 - Dr. Betta Edu, Nigerian public health specialist and politician[42]
 - Kennedy Ekezie, philosopher, former national debate champion, entrepreneur and CEO of Kippa[43]
 - Keppy Ekpenyong, Nigerian actor.[44]
 - Alexx Ekubo, actor/model.[45]
 - Ita Enang, politician[46]
 - Nelson Enwerem, model, television personality and winner of Mr Nigeria 2018[47][48]
 - Eve Esin, Nigerian actress[49][50][51]
 - Eno Essien, technology entrepreneur
 - Aloysius Akpan Etok, politician
 - Kate Henshaw, actress
 - Okezie Ikpeazu, Current Governor of Abia State of Nigeria.
 - Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, politician, businessman and philanthropist[52]
 - Stella Immanuel, Doctor and conspiracy theorist based in Houston, Texas.[53]
 - Iyanya, singer/songwriter/performer.[54]
 - Osita Izunaso, politician
 - Uche Jombo, actress
 - Benjamin Kalu, politician and member of the House of Representatives
 - Yahaya Kuta, Nigerian author[55][56]
 - Victor Ndoma-Egba, politician
 - Aniebiet Inyang Ntui, EU Ambassador, University Librarian of University of Calabar and Professor of Library and Information Science.
 - Florence Obi, academic, author, professor, and 11th substantive vice-chancellor of University of Calabar
 - John Odey, former minister
 - Stephanie Okereke, actress.[57]
 - Chido Onumah, Nigerian/Canadian journalist, author and activist
 - Wofai Samuel, media personality and communications executive
 - Jewel Taylor, Former first Lady, Senator(2006-2018) and current Vice President of Liberia
 - John James Akpan Udo-Edehe, politician
 - Eteng Jonah Williams, Nigerian Senator [58]
 - Owens Wiwa, human rights activist.[59]
 - Chukwuemeka Ngozichineke Wogu, minister.
 
Notable faculty
- Eskor Toyo, Professor of Economics and Marxist scholar
 - Eno James Ibanga, Professor of Solid State Physics and Materials Science
 - Akpan Hogan Ekpo, Professor of Economics and Public Policy
 
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