Niger Delta University

Niger Delta University
N.D.U.
MottoCreativity, Excellence and Service
TypeUrban (state government funded)
Established2000
ChancellorShehu of Borno, Dr Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-kanemi
Vice-ChancellorProf. Allen A. Agih
StudentsAbout 16,000
Location
Wilberforce Island, Amassoma, PMB 071
,
Bayelsa State
,
Nigeria

4°58′29″N 6°06′17″E / 4.9747118°N 6.1046353°E / 4.9747118; 6.1046353
CampusAmassoma and Yenagoa
Websitewww.ndu.edu.ng

Niger Delta University[1] (NDU) is in Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State[2] in the southern part of Nigeria.[3] It was established in 2000.[4] It is a Bayelsa state[2] government-funded university.[5] In 2002, It was established by Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha, then governor of Bayelsa state.[6][7] It has two main campuses,[8] one in the state capital, Yenagoa,[9] which contains the law faculty, and the other in Amassoma. It also has its teaching hospital known as Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital [10](NDUTH) in Okolobiri.[11]

The university offers education at Bachelor, Masters and PhD levels.[12] It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities. It is accredited and recognized by the National Universities Commission (NUC)[5]

Faculties

The university has thirteen (13) faculties. The faculties and their respective departments are:[13]

Faculty of Agricultural Technology

Faculty of Arts

Faculty of Environmental Sciences

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

Faculty of Clinical sciences

Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Education

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Management Sciences

Faculty of Nursing

Faculty of Pharmacy

Faculty of Sciences

Faculty of Social Sciences

Former Vice Chancellors

  • Professor John Cecil Buseri {Pioneer VC}
  • Professor Chris Ikporukpo
  • Professor Humphrey Ogoni
  • Professor Samuel Gowon Edoumiekumor
  • Prof. Allen Aziba-Odumosi Agih {current}[14]

History

Entrance to campus

The establishment of the university through a law in 2000 was a significant turning-point in the educational and socio-economic history of Bayelsa State in particular and Nigeria in general.[15]

The university, which started academic activities in the 2001/2002 session, had its pioneer set of graduating students in the 2004/2005 academic year. Although, the student population was only 1,039 at inception, this increased to 4,636 in 2003/2004 and later 10,294 in 2006/2007.[15] The university maintains the quota provided by the National Universities Commission (NUC). There has been a significant increase in the number of academic and non-teaching staff.

Campuses

The university is in Wilberforce Island, approximately 32 km from the state capital Yenagoa and is made up of three campuses: Gloryland (main campus), College of Health Sciences, and the temporary campus of the Faculty of Law in Yenagoa. A new campus, which is an extension of the Gloryland campus, is being developed with Standard Faculty buildings, School of Postgraduate Studies, DOCERAD, Senate Building(Under Construction), inter alia.[16]

Notable Alumni

MC Monica (Comedian)[17]

References

  1. ^ "Niger Delta University – Centre of Excellence". Retrieved 2022-03-05.
  2. ^ a b "Bayelsa State". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2022-03-06.
  3. ^ "BREAKING: Bayelsa University Shut Down Over Students Protest". Sahara Reporters. 2021-07-07. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
  4. ^ "NDU - Africa's emerging intellectual destination". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
  5. ^ a b "Dickson tasks committee to fashion sustainable blueprint for NDU". guardian.ng. 15 September 2016. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  6. ^ "Bayelsa State Government – The Glory of all Lands". Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  7. ^ "About – Niger Delta University". Retrieved 2022-03-23.
  8. ^ "campuses", The Free Dictionary, retrieved 2022-03-06
  9. ^ "Yenagoa | Location, Facts, & Population | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  10. ^ "NDUTH – Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital". Retrieved 2022-03-06.
  11. ^ "Bayelsa government wades into resident doctors' strike". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-06-24. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  12. ^ "Niger Delta University | Komsabi". komsabi.com. Retrieved 2022-03-23.
  13. ^ O'Jules, Michael (2019-01-24). "List of Programmes Offered in the Niger Delta University". A & U Ng. Retrieved 2021-09-11.
  14. ^ "Our Past Vice Chancellors – Niger Delta University". Retrieved 2022-03-13.
  15. ^ a b "Niger Delta University". Hotels.ng Places. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
  16. ^ "NDU – Channels Television". Retrieved 2021-09-15.
  17. ^ Njoku, Benjamin (2024-04-13). "MC Monica's Journey 'From Bayelsa to Lagos'". Vanguard. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
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