Unical Alumni Commissions Multi- Million Naira Internet Facility For Students 

From Ene Asuquo, Calabar 

The University of Calabar (UNICAL) students have received a sigh of relief  with the commissioning of a multi-million naira Starlink Internet Facility at the Institution’s hostel. 

The alumni of the Institution, the 1980-1985 set, provided the facility for the students of the University living in the Malabar hostel with the aims of providing the students with access to global digital libraries and enhance their research capabilities.

The event which took place weekend at the Malabar hostel of the University had in attendance, the Deputy Vice Chancellor(DVC) linkages, research and collaboration, Peter Okafor who represented the Vice Chancellor, Florence Obi, expressed gratitude to the alumni for their generosity. 

In his words; “Our students will now have 24/7 high-speed internet access to knowledge, research, and opportunities without borders,” he stated.

 “This initiative will shape lives for generations and sets a shining example of what alumni can achieve when they give back.”

The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the 80-85 sets association, Mrs. Elizabeth Omang, represented by Dr. Arnold Udoka, stressed that the world has changed rapidly, especially in this era of technology where almost every thing depends on ICT for quick solution. 

“We hope this facility will empower you to dream big, research deeper, and compete globally,” she said.

“It’s our hope that this facility will empower you to dream big bigge to research deeper, and to compete globally.She said.

In his remarks,  Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Network Systems, NSI Technologies Ltd and consultant Engr.Ebi Deisah, who implemented Starlink Internet service on behalf of the alumni, stressed that the facility would assist subscribers beyond the shores of Nigeria.