UNICROSS Inducts Engineering Graduands into Nigerian Society of Engineers

📅 Posted on November 9, 2026

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The Faculty of Engineering, University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, inducted its 2025/2026 graduating students into the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Calabar Branch, at a ceremony held at the Man O' War Ground, Calabar Campus.

The ceremony brought together the university management, engineering professionals, faculty members and graduands from the Departments of Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Wood Product Engineering.

In his welcome address, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Dean of Deans, Prof. Simon Ogbeche Odey, highlighted the significance of the induction in the professional development of the graduands.

He noted that their induction into the Nigerian Society of Engineers would expose them to professional standards, ethical responsibilities, mentorship and networking opportunities, while preparing them to contribute meaningfully to technological advancement and national development.

Delivering the Vice-Chancellor's address on her behalf, the Director of Examinations and Results, Engr. Dr Anderson Etika, reaffirmed the university's commitment to strengthening the Faculty of Engineering and producing globally competitive graduates. He encouraged the graduands to uphold the ethics and standards of the engineering profession.

The President of the NSE, Calabar Branch, Prof. Godwin Akeke, congratulated the inductees and urged them to remain active members of the professional body by participating in its activities, particularly its monthly general meetings. He also expressed interest in establishing an NSE chapter within the university.

In his keynote address, titled “The Future-Ready Engineer: AI, Innovation and Integrity,” the Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State on Public Utilities, Engr. Dr Jerome Egbe, challenged the graduands to embrace artificial intelligence, innovation and emerging technologies to remain relevant and competitive in the evolving engineering profession.

The ceremony also featured the presentation of awards recognising academic excellence and outstanding service. Evans Etta Edor emerged as the Faculty's Overall Best Graduating Student, receiving a cash prize of ₦100,000.
The departmental best graduating students were Matthias Ogbaji Monday (Civil Engineering); Onyi Usah Akogum (Electrical and Electronic Engineering); Praise-God Okim-Oje Ogar (Mechanical Engineering); and Evans Etta Edor (Wood Product Engineering). Each received ₦50,000.

Other award recipients included Nwabuisi Jack Chigozirim, who received the Faculty Service Excellence Award, while Dean's List honourees and outstanding students in other award categories were also recognised.
The NSE President, Prof. Godwin Akeke, formally received the graduands following their presentation by the Dean of the Faculty. The induction featured the administration of the professional oath, symbolising their admission into the engineering profession.

The keynote speaker, Engr. Dr Jerome Godwin Egbe, also received an Award of Appreciation, while Distinguished Service Awards were presented to Prof. Joseph Onah Ukpata and Prof. Nkpa Mba Ogarekpe, both former Heads of the Department of Civil Engineering.

Speaking on behalf of the graduating class, the Overall Best Graduating Student, Evans Etta Edor, delivered the valedictory address, reflecting on the students' academic journey and the significance of the occasion.
The induction marks an important milestone in the graduates' professional development, preparing them to contribute to society while upholding the ethical standards and responsibilities of the engineering profession.