He also stressed the need for student leaders to respect established channels of communication and engagement, especially in matters concerning their constitution and other institutional procedures.
By UNICROSS Media Team
The Dean of Student Affairs, University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Dr Victor Ndifon, has charged newly elected Students’ Union Government (SUG) leaders to uphold university regulations, respect established institutional procedures and embrace constructive engagement with the university management.
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.
Speaking in his capacity as Chairman of the Electoral Commission, the Dean urged the elected representatives to familiarise themselves with the university’s policy framework, particularly the Students’ Handbook, and understand the hierarchy of regulations governing the institution.
He also stressed the need for student leaders to respect established channels of communication and engagement, especially in matters concerning their constitution and other institutional procedures.
The elections produced new student representatives 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. Ayuk Peace Kennedith of the Faculty of Physical Sciences was elected Vice President with 982 votes.
Other elected executives include 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 senators were also elected to represent various constituencies at the Calabar Campus. They are Ochui John Akpashu and Uwak Okon Offiong (Faculty of Physical Sciences); Daniel Etim Etim (Faculty of Biological Sciences); Ernest Godswill Egwu and Watson Eyong Ukpor (Faculty of Environmental Sciences); Ikimishi Johnson A. (Hostel Constituency); Ernest Ezekiel Akpan and Ojua David Efenji (Faculty of Education); Archibong Emmanuel and Daniel Abam (Faculty of Computing); Ekanem Francis Odo and Augustine Ekan Maleme (Faculty of Communication and Media Studies); Williams Anietie James (CES); and Walu Vandeyoon Isaac (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 same faculty, emerged as Assistant Secretary General with 78 votes.
Five senators were elected at the campus: Ogar Emmanuel Udenyi, Bassey Wisdom O. and Anabea Bright Emmanuel, all of the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, alongside 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. Aniah Jude A. and Francis Blessing A., both from the same faculty, were elected senators.
The Student Affairs Division said all successful candidates satisfied the stipulated administrative, academic and medical eligibility requirements. These included the prescribed Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), satisfactory examination records and negative drug test results issued through the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) screening process.
The certified results were signed by the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr Victor Ndifon, and the Student Affairs Officer, Mr Ofem E. Ofem.
The university said the electoral process underscores its commitment to democratic participation, effective student representation and leadership development.
It also attributed the process to the administration’s efforts under the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Francisca Bassey, to sustain an enabling environment for student participation and institutional development.
