The Provost of the College of Nursing Sciences Obudu, Dr. (Mrs.) Victoria Undeshi, has commended Governor Bassey Edet Otu for his unwavering commitment to education and the nursing profession. Dr. Undeshi made this known during the official visit of the Special Assistant to the Governor of Cross River State on Nursing, Coco-Bassey Esu, to the College in Obudu.
Dr. (Mrs.) Undeshi emphasised a number of noteworthy accomplishments during the visit that were made possible by Governor Otu’s leadership. According to the Provost and what Mr. Esu witnessed, the state Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the local community, secured a large plot of land to allow for the construction of additional classrooms for students and offices for lecturers. An annex was added to the existing buildings, with funding provided for essential nursing accreditation visits and the National Board for Technical Education.
Furthermore, many existing structures have been expanded and upgraded to include staff offices, classrooms, ICT centers, a library, a demonstration hall, and other critical facilities. With the recent employment by Cross River State Government, qualified educators were employed and retained, ensuring that the college meets accreditation standards for basic and ND programs.
The Provost attributed these accomplishments to Governor Otu’s visionary leadership and expressed confidence that his administration would continue to support nursing education and professional development.
The Special Assistant to the Governor of Cross River State on Nursing, Coco-Bassey Esu, stated that the visit was aimed at gaining firsthand insight into the institution’s operations and discussing strategies to enhance Nursing development in alignment with Governor Sen. Bassey Otu’s “People First” agenda.
Mr. Esu commended the state government’s dedication to infrastructure development at the college. He highlighted how these efforts have fostered optimism about the institution’s growth and the advancement of nursing education. He particularly praised the initiative to expand nursing programs, emphasizing its potential to significantly improve the healthcare sector in both the state and the country.
He also commended the Provost for proper administrative running of the institution and management of the facilities. Mr. Esu and his team toured the completed and ongoing projects, guided by key college officials, including the College Registrar, Mrs. Dorothy Afu, the College Bursar, Mr. Ndem Ani, and various departmental heads.
