Monday, December 19, 2011

Veritas Loses Pioneer Vice-Chancellor

The pioneer Vice-Chancellor of Veritas University, Abuja, Rev. Fr. Professor Justin Sampson Ukpong has died. Fr. Professor Ukpong was the Vice-Chancellor of Veritas University from 20007 to 2010 when he voluntarily resigned his appointment.  The Priest worked assiduously to the commencement and sustainance of the University at the Take-off campus in Obehie, Abia State.

He would be remembered for his commitment, hardwork and propergation of the ideals and philosophy of the University.

MANAGEMENT PUBLISHED THE FOLLOWING IN THE UNIVERSITY WEBSITE:

With a deep sense of sorrow yet with total submission to the will of the Almighty God, the Management and staff of Veritas University Abuja, Obehie Campus, announces the passing unto glory of our Pioneer Vice-Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Prof. Justin Sampson Ukpong, who transited to glory on Friday 16th December 2011 after a brief illness.

Burial Arrangements are as follows:

Vigil Mass: Tuesday, 27th December, 2011
Time: 6pm
Venue: St. Joseph Catholic Church Anua, Uyo.

Funeral Mass: 28th December, 2011
Time:  10am
Venue: St. Joseph Catholic Church Anua, Uyo.

May his gentle soul rest in peace

Signed
Management