Sexual harassment: UNICAL names law faculty acting dean after Prof. Ndifon’s suspension
By Muhammadu Sabiu
Dr. (Mrs.) Rose Ohiama Ugbe has been named the acting dean of the faculty of law with the approval of the University of Calabar’s vice chancellor, Prof. Florence Obi.
According to a press release from the university’s registrar, Mr. Gabriel Egbe, the appointment will be in effect starting on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, and it will last until a faculty member is elected to serve as the faculty’s substantive dean.
It’s understood that Dr. Rose Ugbe will assume the tasks and duties of the office of acting dean in addition to overseeing the faculty’s academic programmes, fostering a strong connection between staff and students, and creating an environment that is conducive to teaching and learning.
Supporting faculty members in their research endeavours and working with university management to ensure full execution and actualization of the university’s ideals are among the other duties outlined in the announcement.
This comes a few days after the suspension of Prof. Cyril Ndifon for allegedly indulging in sexual harassment against female students in the faculty.