bloomshorts Peter Obi Calls for Urgent Intervention at UNICAL
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, has called for urgent intervention in the crisis affecting dental students at the University of Calabar (UNICAL). He stressed that no student should suffer due to leadership failures, highlighting the importance of education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Assurances from the Vice Chancellor
Obi acknowledged recent assurances by UNICAL’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Florence Obi, to resolve the situation. He expressed hope for a favourable resolution, appreciating her commitment to addressing the crisis.
Obi’s Personal Experience with Accreditation Crisis
Drawing from his tenure as Governor of Anambra State, Obi recalled how he tackled a similar accreditation crisis at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, ensuring students’ futures were not jeopardized by bureaucratic lapses.
Call for Federal Government Action
Obi urged the federal government to provide financial and institutional support to UNICAL’s management, ensuring no student is penalized for issues beyond their control. He warned against the neglect of critical sectors like education and healthcare.
VC’s Appeal for Calm
Professor Obi appealed for calm, assuring that efforts were underway to resolve the crisis, including addressing the issue of overadmission and seeking intervention from the Minister of Education.
