CALABAR, CROSS RIVER— The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Offiong Efanga Offiong, has actually made an enthusiastic interest the alumni of the UNICAL Demonstration Primary School (UDPS) to partner with the university in bring back the institution to its former magnificence.
Speaking throughout a courtesy go to by the UDPS Alumni at the Council Chambers on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the Vice-Chancellor stressed that the revival of the school is a cumulative responsibility that extends far beyond university management.
The call comes at a historical point as the foundational school prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary (Golden Jubilee) later this year.
Alumni as Strategic Ambassadors
Prof. Offiong, the 12th Vice-Chancellor of the university, described the alumni as the most critical stakeholders in the school’s community.
He kept in mind that their function transcends financial support; they function as living ambassadors who bring the school’s legacy into the broader world.
To attend to decreasing enrollment, the Vice-Chancellor advised the alumni to lead advocacy and sensitisation efforts within the Calabar host community.
“Lots of parents might not completely appreciate the school’s potential,” he kept in mind, worrying that consistent awareness is crucial to restoring public confidence and attracting new students.
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The Road to the Golden Jubilee
The leader of the UDPS Alumni, Prof. Affiong Henry, congratulated the Vice-Chancellor on his current appointment, keeping in mind that his management reaches a “crucial time” for the school.
She declared the dedication of the alumni to exceed their previous contributions, describing UDPS as the bedrock that nurtured much of the state’s most successful specialists.
In honour of the upcoming 50th-anniversary celebrations, the alumni have actually revealed a “Comprehensive Repair Project.” This effort will concentrate on:
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Structural Upgrades: Remodeling worn out classrooms and administrative blocks.
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Facility Modernisation: Improving the visual and practical quality of the learning areas.
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Governance Partnership: Working closely with the school board to make sure long-term operational effectiveness.
The Vice-Chancellor assured the delegation that their devotion is vital to the university’s wider objective of scholastic quality.
He kept in mind that throughout his recent familiarisation gos to, he had already begun executing steps to solve the most important obstacles dealing with the school.
As UDPS approaches its half-century mark, both the university management and the alumni association see the milestone not simply as an event, however as an obligatory turning point for institutional renewal.