Niger Delta University

Niger Delta University (NDU) located in Wilberforce Island Bayelsa State in Nigeria is a Bayelsa State Government funded university.^[1][2] It was established in 2000 by Chief DSP Alamieseigha, then governor of Bayelsa state. It currently has two main campuses, one situated in the state capital, Yenagoa, which contains the law faculty and the other in Amassoma. Niger delta university has come a long way since its establishment and ranks naming the 50 best universities in Nigeria. Its main campus in Amassima is currently situated in its temporary site, with work on the permanent site at an ongoing stage. The university offers a unique opportunity for students to acquire qualitative education at Bachelor, Masters and PhD levels. It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities. It is accredited and recognized by the National Universities Commission (NUC)

The university has nine faculties.

The various Faculties and their respective Departments are:

Faculty of Agricultural Technology

   * Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology
   * Department of Crop Production
   * Department of Fisheries
   * Department of Livestock Production

Faculty of Arts

   * Department of English and Literary Studies
   * Department of Fine and Applied Arts
   * Department of History/Diplomacy
   * Department of Philosophy
   * Department of Religious Studies
   * Department of Theatre Arts

Faculty of Engineering

   * Department of Agricultural Engineering
   * Department of Chemical/Petroleum/Petrochemical Engineering
   * Department of Civil Engineering
   * Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering
   * Department of Marine Engineering
   * Department of Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Education

   * Department of Curriculum and Instruction with options in Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English Language, Fine and Applied Arts, French, Geography, Health Education, History, Mathematics, Physics, Physical Education, Political Science and Religious Studies.
   * with options in Adult Community Education, Education Administration, Guidance and Counseling and Primary Education
   * Department of Vocational/Industrial Education with option in Agricultural Education, Business Education, Secretarial Education and Technical Education

Faculty of Management Sciences

   * Department of Accountancy
   * Department of Banking, Finance and Insurance
   * Department of Business Administration
   * Department of Marketing
   * Department of Office Management Technology

Faculty of Pharmacy

   * Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice
   * Department of Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry
   * Department of Pharmacognosy & Herbal Medicine
   * Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology
   * Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Biotechnology
   * Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology

Faculty of Sciences

   * Department of Biochemistry
   * Department of Biological Science
   * Department of Computer Science
   * Department of Geology
   * Department of Mathematics
   * Department of Physics
   * Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry

Faculty of Social Sciences

   * Department of Economics
   * Department of Geography and Environmental Management
   * Department of Political Science
   * Department of Sociology

Faculty of Law

College of Medical Sciences

   * Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
   * Faculty of Medicine
   * Faculty of Nursing

History The establishment of the university through a Law of 2000 is no doubt a significant turning-point in the educational and socio-economic history Bayelsa State in particular and Nigeria in general.

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. Given the fact that the university maintains the quota provided by the National Universities Commission (NUC). There has also been a signification increase in the number of academic and non-teaching staffs.

The university is located in Wilberforce Island, about 32 km from the state capital Yenagoa and is made up of three campuses; the Gloryland campus (main campus), the College of Health Sciences campus and the temporary campus of the Faculty of Law. A new campus, which is really an extension of the Gloryland campus, is being developed.

The main source of revenue is the Bayelsa State Government. There is no doubt that the government of the state has always been committed to the development of the university. The administration of the university has been determined to diversify the sources of revenue. The university will continue to be grateful to its benefactors, such as Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCO), Chief Lulu-Briggs, Diamond Bank and Chevron. The university has no doubt made significant progress.

References

External links

• Niger Delta University Website
• Association of Commonwealth Universities Members in Nigeria

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