Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The University of Calabar community has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of Dr. Charles Effiong, a lecturer in the Department of Business Management, who passed away just hours after the university's Senate approved his promotion to the rank of Associate Professor. According to university sources, Dr. Effiong's promotion was announced during the Senate session on Thursday, July 23, 2026, and he was scheduled to oversee his students' examinations on Friday, July 24, 2026, a task he never lived to perform.
Dr. Effiong was a senior academic staff member who joined the University of Calabar in 1997 as a Graduate Assistant and rose through the ranks to become a Lecturer I in the Department of Business Management, Faculty of Management Sciences. His dedication to teaching and his role as an examiner made him a respected figure among both students and colleagues. The news of his death, coming so soon after his professional elevation, has left the university community in a state of shock and grief.
The university community mourns the demise of Dr. Charles Effiong. His promotion was just announced yesterday in the university Senate where he was promoted to the rank of Associate Professor and his students were scheduled to write his exams today. The sudden turn of events has been described as a stark reminder of the unpredictability of life, with colleagues and students struggling to come to terms with the loss.
At the time of this report, the university had not released an official statement regarding the cause of death or funeral arrangements. However, tributes have begun pouring in from students and staff who remember him as a dedicated educator. As the University of Calabar comes to terms with this profound loss, the academic community is left to reflect on the fragility of life and the enduring impact of a dedicated teacher.
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