The Village Head of Aka Offot Community in Uyo Local Government Area, Eteidung Anthony Etim Ekanem, has hailed Professor Chris Ekong on his appointment as the substantive Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo by the Governing Council of the institution.
Eteidung Ekanem, in a congratulatory message on behalf of the village, dated, May 15, 2026, said that Prof Ekong possesses the requisite charisma, courage, administrative acumen as well as a proven track record of excellence to positively change the narrative at the University of Uyo and etch his name in indelible history during his tenure.
The royal father said the people of Aka Offot are eternally grateful to God for using the Governing Council of the university to select Prof Ekong as the first among your equals and prayed God to endow him with wisdom, understanding, and the know-how to take the university to a well-sought-after centre of academic excellence and moral compass.
Eteidung Ekanem urged the University community to rally around the new Vice Chancellor to succeed and wished him a successful and impactful tenure as he prepares to assume office in June 2026.
The message read: “It is with a deep sense of pride and honour that I, Eteidung Anthony Etim Ekanem, on behalf of the Chiefs, Elders and the entire peace-loving people of Aka Offot, write to congratulate you on your meritorious appointment as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo by the Governing Council of the institution.
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“The news of your emergence as the 9th substantive head of the prestigious University c Uyo and second alumnus of the institution to mount the enviable saddle came to me an the people of Aka Offot as a soothing balm that was strongly needed in that ivory towe by the academic community in particular and lovers of knowledge, progress an pragmatic leadership in general, at this time of the university’s history.
“I am proud to say without any equivocation that you possess the requisite charisma courage, administrative acumen as well as a proven track record of excellence to positively change the narrative at the University of Uyo and etch your name in indelible history during your tenure.
“The people of Aka Offot in Uyo Local Government Area, are eternally grateful to God for using the Governing Council of the university to select you as the first among your equals and pray for him to endow you with wisdom, understanding, and the know-how to transform the university into a well-sought-after centre of academic excellence and moral compass.
“To the University community, I strongly appeal to them to rally round the new VC to succeed. As you prepare to assume office next month, I wish you a successful and impactful tenure.
