In the early hours of today, 21st October 2025, about 62 dental students were officially transferred from the University of Calabar (UNICAL) to Rivers State University (RSU).
This development comes following the intervention and resolution of the Students’ Union Government (SUG) President, Comr. Obo Emmanuel, who engaged in several deliberations with the school management. With approval from the management, the students most especially those in the C2B (500B) class were permitted to join the 400-level Medicine students at RSU.
While some students expressed joy at the possibility of graduating earlier than their medical counterparts at UNICAL, others were overwhelmed by the emotional weight of having to restart and adjust to a new academic environment.
The students were conveyed this morning in a Delking vehicle, carrying their belongings as they departed the campus.
However, not all students were included in the move. According to the SUG President in a prior meeting, a full class could not be relocated. The 62 transferred students are those officially allowed to go while the others are those fully accredited under the Dentistry department by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
