Cartons Of Books And Other Reference Materials Donated To unical International Demonstration and Staff Secondary School

On behalf of the State Government, the Commissioner for Education, Professor Offiong E. Offiong  donated several cartons of books to the University of Calabar Staff and International Demonstration Secondary School.

Professor Offiong E. Offiong also stated that the gesture was part of the State Government’s way of encouraging and sustaining reading culture and the use of the library among school pupils and students.

The Commissioner further restated the State Government’s commitment towards quality education in Cross River State adding that Government also supports Private Schools to attain International Standards.

Professor Offiong disclosed that one of the need for the establishment of a private school is the availability of a standard library. He commended the standards and expressed his joy at the success of the Unical International Demonstration Secondary School at various State and National Competitions.
Responding, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Professor James Epoke, commended the State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke for the gesture and promised that the management of both schools would make maximal use of the books as well as take good care of them.

In their separate vote of thanks, the Head Teacher of the University of Calabar Staff School, Mrs. Florence Eteng, and the Board Secretary of Unical International Demonstration Secondary School, Barr. Maxwell Eba, commended the State Government and the Commissioner for Education for the gesture which would help to mould the younger generation.