Our Bio:

In line with the culture of excellence topical on the agenda of the 11th and 1st female Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, the Directorate of External Relations and Partnership was created in January 2021 and Prof. Peter C. Okafor, a Professor of Physical and Material Chemistry appointed the pioneer Director. The activities and engagements of the Directorate opened vistas of opportunities for research collaborations, scholarship and linkages for both staff and students of the institution, thus projecting further the internalization drive and image of the University. The successes recorded by the Directorate in the first two years underscored the need for the creation of the position of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research, Linkages and Collaborations), which idea was the brainchild of the 11th Vice Chancellor, processed through and approved by the relevant organs of the University. Sequel to this development, at the Senate of 27th July 2023, Prof. Peter C. Okafor who had completed his tenure as Director of External Relations and Partnership was elected in a unanimous vote as the first Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research, Linkages and Collaborations). Following the creation of the new office of the DVC, the Directorate of External Relations and Partnership was converted to a unit, External Relations Unit under the DVC (RLC), and Dr Blessing Ntamu was appointed the Head. The Unit functions in the initiation and mediation of partnerships between the University and external bodies; both educational institutions and others, to drive development in the University for both staff, students and its service groups in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Our Partners Since the creation of the Directorate, now External Relations Unit in the Office of the DVC (RL&C) the University has signed over 20 Memoranda of Understanding/Agreement with local and international institutions and organizations.

Our Mission:

To enhance the University’s profile and reputation both locally and globally, and support the University in achieving its strategic objectives through:

• -The development of innovative policy and approaches for recruiting and admitting a high quality diverse student body management of institutional brand and reputation
• - Securing philanthropic resources for agreed institutional priorities
• - Engaging with all key external stakeholders from prospective students to our alumni community and important influencer audiences
• - Attracting and prompting research strengths and institutional partnership