Cross River To establish Naval Base At UNICAL
Cross River To establish Naval Base At UNICAL, University of Calabar.
Cross River To establish Naval Base At UNICAL
The Cross River State Government has disclosed plans to establish a naval base in partnership with the Nigerian Navy, at the riverine area of the University of Calabar.
Governor Ben Ayade made this known on Monday in Calabar when he received the Chairman and Pro-Chancellor of the University of Calabar Governing Council, retired Gen. Martin Luther-Agwai.
He (Luther-Agwai) was accompanied on the visit by the UNICAL Vice Chancellor, Prof. Florence Obi, and other members of the council.
Ayade, represented by his deputy, Prof. Ivara Esu, said the decision to establish the base was reached during the state security council meeting.
He said it was important to establish the base, to curb insecurity around the riverine area of the university and beyond.