The Dean of Student Affairs, University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Dr. Victor Ndifon, has urged newly elected Students’ Union Government (SUG) leaders to respect established university policies and procedures in the discharge of their duties.
Ndifon gave the charge following the release of the certified results of the 2026 SUG elections conducted across the university’s Calabar, Ogoja and Okuku campuses.
The Dean, who also chaired the Electoral Commission for the elections, emphasised the importance of constructive engagement with university management, urging the student leaders to familiarise themselves with the hierarchy of institutional policies, particularly the provisions of the Students’ Handbook.
He stressed the need for the elected representatives to respect established procedures and channels of communication, especially in matters relating to their constitution, to promote responsible leadership and maintain harmonious relations with the university management.
The elections produced a new crop of student representatives who will represent the interests of the university’s student population across the three campuses.
At the Calabar Campus, Ernest Ernest Asuquo of the Department of Civil Engineering emerged as SUG President with 1,356 votes, while Ayuk Peace Kennedith of the Faculty of Physical Sciences was elected Vice President with 982 votes.
Other elected executives are Ayim Samuel Esse of the Faculty of Education, Secretary General, with 576 votes; Joy Patrick Omini of the Faculty of Computing, Director of Finance, with 656 votes; Charkpen Enaugha Egbe of the Faculty of Engineering, Treasurer, with 553 votes; Ezekiel Atabashi of the Faculty of Physical Sciences, Director of Socials, with 965 votes; and Ephraim Oyo Okon of the Faculty of Education, Director of Sports, with 516 votes.
Fourteen students were also elected into the Calabar Campus Students’ Senate. They include Ochui John Akpashu and Uwak Okon Offiong of the Faculty of Physical Sciences; Daniel Etim Etim of the Faculty of Biological Sciences; Ernest Godswill Egwu and Watson Eyong Ukpor of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences; and Ikimishi Johnson A. of the Hostel Constituency.
Others are Ernerst Ezekiel Akpan and Ojua David Efenji of the Faculty of Education; Archibong Emmanuel and Daniel Abam of the Faculty of Computing; Ekanem Francis Odo and Augustine Ekan Maleme of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies; Williams Anietie James of CES; and Walu Vandeyoon Isaac of the Faculty of Architecture.
At the Okuku Campus, Onyam Emmanuel of the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences was elected Vice President with 133 votes, while Ekpezu Hope Ukpai, also of the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, emerged as Assistant Secretary General with 78 votes.
Five students were elected into the Okuku Campus Students’ Senate. They are Ogar Emmanuel Udenyi, Bassey Wisdom O. and Anabea Bright Emmanuel, all of the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, as well as Joseph Benjamin and Ogar Sunday Coolest of the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry.
At the Ogoja Campus, Akpoga Francis U. of the Faculty of Management Sciences emerged as Vice President with 124 votes, while Aniah Jude A. and Francis Blessing A., both of the same faculty, secured seats in the Students’ Senate.
The Student Affairs Division confirmed that all successful candidates satisfied the stipulated administrative, academic and medical eligibility requirements, including the prescribed Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), satisfactory examination records and negative National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) test results.
The certified results were signed and released by the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Victor Ndifon, and the Student Affairs Officer, Mr. Ofem E. Ofem.
By Kingsley Agim
