The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has issued an urgent directive for the immediate and complete evacuation of both staff and students from the main library in response to yesterday’s (July 4) explosion that occurred on the premises.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Florence Obi, conveyed this information through a memorandum released by the University Registrar, Mr Gabriel Egbe, on Thursday (July 5).



The memorandum was also sent to the Deputy Vice-Chancellors (Academic and Administration), Bursar, Librarian, Information Officer, and Acting Chief Security Officer. It instructed the Chief Security Officer to promptly seal off the building and ensure the safeguarding of all assets within to prevent any further damage.

According to the memorandum, “Following the report of an explosive sound that emanated from the University of Calabar Main Library building on July 4, resulting in a crack in the structure, the Vice-Chancellor has directed the immediate and comprehensive evacuation of the building.”



“Therefore, all staff and students are hereby instructed to refrain from entering the University Library building henceforth.”

“The Chief Security Officer, Cpt. Augustine Bisong ( rtd) and the University Librarian, Professor Aniebiet Inyang Ntui are responsible for ensuring the complete evacuation of staff, students, and all University properties from the building without delay. The Chief Security Officer shall seal off the premises and guarantee the security of any remaining University assets,” stated the memorandum.



It is worth noting that fear spread throughout the university on Wednesday after an explosive sound was heard from the main library, which has already faced scrutiny regarding its structural stability for the upcoming session after years of neglect and lack of maintenance.

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Explosion rocks UNICAL, library shut down

Asare AsareJuly 6, 2023

An explosion reportedly went off on Wednesday at the special education wing of the University of Calabar.

It was not confirmed if there were casualties, just as the cause of the explosion was yet to be ascertained.

However the University authorities quickly directed immediate evacuation of students and staff for safety.

In a statement confirming the explosion, the Registrar, Gabriel Egbe said the Vice Chancellor, Prof Florence Obi has ordered that the Library be shut down immediately.

It was also directed that students should keep off the facility.

Part of the release states, “The decision to shut down the building is with immediate effect. The University librarian and chief security officer are to jointly ensure urgent and total evacuation of staff, students and properties out of the building as well as enforce the sealing of the structure.”

It could be recalled that the current management of the university led by Prof Obi had earlier declared a State of emergency on the same building.

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Florence Obi stood her ground as an INEC returning officer in last general election. I dunt trust anything apc