Why I Appointed 50 Aides — UNICAL First Female SUG President
The first female President of the Student Union Government, University of Calabar (UNICAL), Blessing Alims, has explained why she appointed 50 individuals for advisory roles in her administration.
Alims, who recently gained the attention of netizens after being announced the President in the university’s 49-year history, announced the appointment of the aides in a viral letter dated August 1, 2024.
Reacting on Wednesday in a statement signed by her Press Secretary, Madueke Chinenye, the newly elected SUG President said her decision was not unconnected to the effective governance, catering to the welfare status of the over 42,000 students from 20 faculties and over 110 departments of the institution.
“With over 20 faculties and over 110 departments, the University of Calabar is a complex institution.
“Appointing aides ensures representation from each faculty and department, which is crucial for effective student mobilisation and governance. This approach allows us to address the unique needs of each segment of our student population.”
The President further maintained that the selection process was merit-based and that each of the appointees brings valuable expertise to support her administration’s goals.
She commended some of the appointees who, she said, have received national and international recognition for their voluntary work while assuring the university community that the aides would deliver.
Alims, a student of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolutions at the Department of Political Science, was elected SUG President on June 14, 2024.
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