UNICROSS 24th Matriculation Postponed Indefinitely

University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) Postpones 24th Matriculation Ceremony Indefinitely Due to JAC Protest

The Management of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has announced the indefinite postponement of its 24th Matriculation Ceremony. The event was earlier scheduled to hold this week; the university has now put it on hold.

What the circular says

A circular (No. 504) dated 26 Jan 2026 and signed by the University Registrar, Dr. Mrs. Catherine Ndifon Osai, links the postponement to ongoing industrial unrest. The university points to the ongoing protest by the Joint Action Congress (JAC); the group comprises the three non-teaching unions of the university.

Original matriculation dates and campuses

Before the postponement, UNICROSS fixed the 24th matriculation for these dates and locations:

• Thursday, 29 Jan 2026: Calabar Campus
• Friday, 30th January 2026: Ogoja and Okuku Campuses

Who the notice covers

UNICROSS states that the notice applies to all staff, new students for the 2025/2026 academic session and the general public; everyone should take note of the change.

Key excerpt from the notice

The circular reads in part:

"The postponement is sequel to the ongoing protest by the Joint Action Congress (JAC) of the three non-teaching Unions of the University. A new date will be communicated in due course."

What fresh students should do now

The university notes that the change may affect people who already made plans for the ceremony. Fresh students should remain calm and await further directives from the university authorities on a new date; the next update depends on the outcome of the JAC protest.

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