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Rivers State University (RIVSU or RSU), formerly known as Rivers State University of Science and Technology (UST or RSUST), is a government-owned university located in Diobu (Mile III) area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Southern Nigeria.[3]
 Faculty of Sciences | |
Former names | Rivers State College of Science and Technology (1972–1980) Rivers State University of Science and Technology (1980–2017) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Excellence & Creativity |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1972 as University college 1980 as University |
| Chancellor | Sidi M. Bage CON, JSC (rtd)[1] |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof Nlerum Sunday Okogbule[2] |
Administrative staff | 3,000 |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colours | Green, Dark Blue, and White |
| Nickname | RVSU, RSU (formerly RSUST) |
| Affiliations | ASUU, NUC, ACU |
| Website | www |
As of 2021, the vice chancellor of the university is Professor Nlerum Sunday Okogbule.[4] He was appointed by the Governor Nyesom Wike administration.
History edit
The Rivers State University of Science and Technology was established in 1972 as the College of Science and Technology.[5] It was granted independent university status in 1980 and was renamed from College of Science and Technology to Rivers State University of Science and Technology.[6] In March 2017, the university was renamed to Rivers State University.[7] It is the only university in Nigeria that is accredited to offer degree programs in Marine Engineering.[8]
Faculties and courses edit
Faculty of Sciences edit
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Biochemistry
- Department of Physics
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Biochemistry
- Department of Animal and Environmental Biology
- Department of Microbiology
- Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology
- Department of Medical Laboratory Science
- Department of Geology
- Department of Maritime Science
Faculty of Engineering edit
- Department of Civil
- Department of Marine Engineering
- Department of Petroleum Engineering
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Department of Electrical Engineering
- Department of Chemical/petrochemical Engineering
- Department of Agricultural And Environmental Engineering
Faculty of Law edit
- Department of Business Law
- Department of International Law
- Department of Public Law
- Department of Private and Property Law
- Department of Independent Law and Crime Law
Faculty of Management Sciences edit
- Department of Office And Information Management
- Department of Marketing
- Department of Management
- Department of Banking And Finance
- Department of Accountancy
Faculty of Environmental Sciences edit
- Department of Surveying And Geomatics
- Department of Estate Management
- Department of Quantity Surveying
- Department of Architecture
- Department of Urban And Regional Planning
Faculty of Agriculture edit
- Department of Forestry and Environment
- Department of Agric and Applied Economics
- Department of Agric Extension and Rural Development
- Department of Animal Science
- Department of Crop/Soil Science
- Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Environment
- Department of Food Science and Technology
- Department of Home Science and Management
Faculty of Education edit
- Department of Adult Education
- Department of Vocational and Technical Education
- Department of Education Management
- Department of Education Foundation
- Department of Business Education
- Department of Science Education
- Department of Library and Information Science
Faculty of Humanities edit
- Department of English and Literature
- Department of History and International Relations
- Department of Theatre Arts
- Department of Philosophy
- Department of Religious Studies
College of Social Sciences edit
- Department of Mass Communication
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Geography
- Department of Economics
College of Medical Sciences edit
- Faculty of Basic medical sciences
- Faculty of Clinical sciences
- Nursing
Notable alumni edit
- Magnus Ngei Abe, Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria[9]
- Judith Amaechi, former First Lady of Rivers State[10]
- Tonto Dikeh, Actress[11]
- Asari Dokubo, Ijaw activist (left before graduation)
- Siminalayi Fubara, Current Governor, Rivers State
- Manuela George-Izunwa, Politician
- Tele Ikuru, former Deputy Governor of Rivers State
- Austin Opara, former Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives of Nigeria
- Goodluck Nanah Opiah, Politician
- Felicity Okpete Ovai, Engineer
- Mary Uranta, Actress, Producer, Singer[12]
- Eberechi Wike, Judge of the Rivers State High Court of Justice[13]
- Nyesom Wike, Former Governor of Rivers State[14]
Notes edit
- ^ "Just in: Wike appoints Emir of Lafia Chancellor of Rivers State University". Vanguard News. 18 July 2019.
- ^ "Wike appoints new VC for Rivers State University". P.M. News. 5 March 2020.
- ^ "Rivers State University wins first NUGA 2022 gold as battle for medals thickens". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 22 March 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ "About". www.rsu.edu.ng. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ "Rivers State University | Ranking & Review". www.4icu.org. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ admin (1 July 2020). "RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY". Glimpse Nigeria. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ Azubuike, Victor (15 March 2017). "NUC directive: Rivers Assembly changes name of state University". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Nigeria's first Marine Engineering Centre of Excellence takes off at Rivers State University". www.shell.com.ng. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ "2023: Magnus Abe Urges Rivers People to Vote for Credible Candidate – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ "Encomium trails Dame Judith Amaechi @ 50". Vanguard News. 15 December 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ Itodo, Sunny Green (24 August 2023). "'Dude was ready to sacrifice it all for me' - Tonto Dikeh sad over Solidstar's mental health". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ "Data - Mary Uranta biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ David (28 October 2018). "Most Supportive First Lady of the Year: Justice Suzzette Nyesom-Wike". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ Mutsoli, Vivian (14 December 2020). "Nyesom Wike's biography and career: All the interesting details". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
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