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Niger Delta University

Coordinates: 4°58′29″N 6°06′17″E / 4.9747118°N 6.1046353°E / 4.9747118; 6.1046353
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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
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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

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

Faculty of Agricultural Technology

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Faculty of Arts

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Faculty of Environmental Sciences

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Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

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Faculty of Clinical sciences

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Faculty of Engineering

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Faculty of Education

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Faculty of Law

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Faculty of Management Sciences

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Faculty of Nursing

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Faculty of Pharmacy

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Faculty of Sciences

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Faculty of Social Sciences

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Former Vice Chancellors

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

History

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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

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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

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MC Monica (Comedian)[17]

References

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  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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