Niger Delta University (NDU) is located in Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, in the southern part of Nigeria. It is a Bayelsa state government-funded university. NDU is committed to Creativity, Excellence, and Service.
Location of Bayelsa State in Nigeria
History and Establishment
The university was established in 2000. In 2002, It was established by Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha, then governor of Bayelsa state. 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.
Location and 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. It has two main campuses, one in the state capital, Yenagoa, which contains the law faculty, and the other in Amassoma.
Academic Programs
The university offers education at Bachelor, Masters and PhD levels. The University maintains the quota provided by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
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NDU has thirteen (13) faculties:
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Clinical Sciences
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Management Sciences
- Faculty of Nursing
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Environmental Sciences
Here is a summary table of key information about Niger Delta University:
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Urban (state government funded) |
| Established | 2000 |
| Chancellor | Shehu of Borno, Dr Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-kanemi |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Allen A. Agih |
| Location | Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria |
NDU is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
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