January 21, (THEWILL) – The newly-appointed Acting Alumni Relations Officer of the University of Calabar, Dr Dorn Cklaimz Enamhe, has assumed duties at the institution.
Enamhe is a lecturer in the department of social works, and his appointment was sanctioned by the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Professor Florence Obi.
Besides lecturing, Dr Enamhe, is also a notable chartered mediator on mediation and workplace conflict from the United Kingdom.
In the letter of appointment signed by the University Registrar, Mr Gabriel Egbe, Enamhe is expected to work in concert with the directorate of Alumni Affairs to develop and coordinate policies and programmes that are geared towards promoting alumni relations globally through the authorised network.
He is also expected to build a robust database of alumni worldwide, plan, coordinate and attend events, meetings, or other activities that will promote the course of the University.
In addition, he is to develop, sustain and strengthen Alumni Chapters of the University worldwide, serve as a liaison between the University and alumni community.
In his reaction, Dr Enamhe said he will explore all available opportunities to reposition the alumni and restore the glory of the revered institution that has produced eminent personalities in all fields of human endeavours.
He added that in line with the mandate given to him by the Vice-Chancellor, he has concluded arrangements in conjunction with the directorate to organise a homecoming and reunions of alumni of the university.
In his words, “the alumni have a role to play in the development of their alma mata and we all shall rise to the occasion by contributing our quota to the continuous growth of the institution.
“It is on this basis that we are working very hard in conjunction with the directorate to organise a homecoming and reunions of alumni of the university”, he said.
The acting Alumni Relations Officer said the appointment came at the nick of time when the university needs all the contacts and assistance of alumni in driving the agenda of current administration, that is committed to enthroning academic excellence and inculcating quality leadership for tomorrow’s leaders.
He also pledged to leave the office better than he met it.
THEWILL Correspondent, Aniekan Bassey has over six years experience that spans across several fields in print journalism including development communication, sexual reproductive and health rights issues, crime, climate change, social justice, business and human interest stories.
