Rivers State University Explained

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]

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

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] With expansion infrastructural projects going on in different faculties as more faculties are added to the university.It is the only university in Nigeria that is accredited to offer degree programs in Marine Engineering.^[8]

Faculties and courses

Faculty of Sciences

• 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 Geology
• Department of Maritime Science

Faculty of Engineering

• Department of Civil
  • Highway Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Hydraulics
• 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
• Department of Computer Engineering

Faculty of Law

• Department of Commercial and Jurisprudence 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

• Department of Office And Information Management
• Department of Marketing
• Department of Management
• Department of Banking And Finance
• Department of Accountancy

Faculty of Environmental Sciences

• 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

• 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

• Department of Adult Education
• Department of Vocational and Technology Education^[9]
• Department of Education Management
• Department of Education Foundation
• Department of Business Education
• Department of Science and Technical Education
• Department of Library and Information Science

Faculty of Humanities

• Department of English and Literary Studies^[10]
• Department of History and International Diplomacy
• Department of Theatre Arts and Film Studies
• Department of Philosophy
• Department of Religious Studies

Faculty of Social Sciences

• Department of Political Science
• Department of Psychology
• Department of Geography
• Department of Economics

College of Medical Sciences

• Faculty of Basic medical sciences
• Faculty of Clinical sciences
• Nursing

Faculty of Communication and Media studies

• Department of Development Communication Studies
• Department of Journalism and Print Technology
• Department of Public Relations and Advertising
• Department of Cinematography And Broadcasting

Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science

• Department of Clinical Chemistry
• Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion Science
• Department of Medical Microbiology
• Department of Histopathology and cytology

Notable alumni

• Magnus Ngei Abe, Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria^[11]
• Judith Amaechi, former First Lady of Rivers State^[12]
• Tonto Dikeh, actress^[13]
• Asari Dokubo, Ijaw activist (left before graduation)
• Siminalayi Fubara, current Governor, Rivers State
• Manuela George-Izunwa, Wife Of A General Overseer.
• Tele Ikuru, former Deputy Governor of Rivers State
• Omo Isoken estate manager and politician^[14]
• Austin Opara, former Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives of Nigeria
• Goodluck Nanah Opiah, politician
• Felicity Okpete Ovai, engineer
• Mary Uranta, actress, producer, singer^[15]
• Eberechi Wike, Judge of the Rivers State High Court of Justice^[16]
• Nyesom Wike, former Governor of Rivers State^[17]

External links

• Rivers State university of Science and Technology
• Rivers State university of Science and Technology

Notes and References

1. Web site: Just in: Wike appoints Emir of Lafia Chancellor of Rivers State University. 18 July 2019. Vanguard News.
2. Web site: Wike appoints new VC for Rivers State University. 5 March 2020. P.M. News.
3. Web site: 2022-03-22 . Rivers State University wins first NUGA 2022 gold as battle for medals thickens . 2022-05-23 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
4. Web site: About. 2021-05-24. www.rsu.edu.ng.
5. Web site: Rivers State University Ranking & Review. 2021-05-24. www.4icu.org.
6. Web site: admin. 2020-07-01. RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.. 2021-06-03. Glimpse Nigeria. en-US.
7. Web site: Azubuike . Victor . 2017-03-15 . NUC directive: Rivers Assembly changes name of state University . 2023-02-28 . Daily Post Nigeria . en-US.
8. Web site: Nigeria's first Marine Engineering Centre of Excellence takes off at Rivers State University. 2021-05-24. www.shell.com.ng. en.
9. Web site: 2024-09-28 . Rivers State University (RSU): Overview and Key Information - My School Portal Blog . 2024-11-04 . en-US.
10. Web site: Faculty of Humanities – Rivers State University . 2024-11-04 . en-US.
11. Web site: 2023: Magnus Abe Urges Rivers People to Vote for Credible Candidate – THISDAYLIVE . 2022-07-21 . www.thisdaylive.com.
12. Web site: 2020-12-15. Encomium trails Dame Judith Amaechi @ 50. 2021-05-19. Vanguard News. en-US.
13. Web site: Itodo . Sunny Green . 2023-08-24 . 'Dude was ready to sacrifice it all for me' - Tonto Dikeh sad over Solidstar's mental health . 2023-09-22 . Daily Post Nigeria . en-US.
14. Web site: Adedipe . Adeyinka . 2023-06-13 . Obaseki swears in 15 new commissioners, pledges economic growth . 2024-05-20 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.
15. Web site: Data - Mary Uranta biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture . 2022-07-21 . www.manpower.com.ng.
16. Web site: David . 2018-10-28 . Most Supportive First Lady of the Year: Justice Suzzette Nyesom-Wike . 2022-07-21 . The Sun Nigeria . en-us.
17. Web site: Mutsoli . Vivian . 2020-12-14 . Nyesom Wike's biography and career: All the interesting details . 2022-04-04 . Legit.ng - Nigeria news. . en.