A New University Is Acquired by Cross River State.

His Excellency Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Utu, the Executive Governor of Cross River State, led a delegation to the National Universities Commission on March 11, 2025, to formally recognise the Cross River University of Education and Entrepreneurship, Akamkpa. The delegation was represented by Professor Anthony Owan Enoh, the Secretary to the State Government.

Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, FCVSN, the Executive Secretary, welcomed the team and gave them the letter of recognition, thereby naming the university the 279th university in Nigeria and the 67th state university.

He commended Cross River State’s governor and citizens on this historic achievement in increasing access to high-quality postsecondary education.

This new university is poised to influence the future of young Nigerians and propel socioeconomic development in the area with its emphasis on education and entrepreneurship.

CREDIT: ALLSCHOOL, Allschoolabs

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