Akwa Ibom State University

Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) was conceived and funded by the Akwa Ibom State Government. Unity of people with a passion to constantly seek knowledge that addresses practical issues of development in Nigeria. The university opened its doors to its pioneer students in the 2010/2011 academic year.[1]

The campus

At conception, the university was to be located within Akwa Ibom State's Technology Triangle at the University Town. However, the administration of the Akwa Ibom State Government have changed the enabling law of the university into a multi-campus institution with the main campus at Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin L.G.A and a second campus fondly known as Abak Campus situated at Obio Akpa, Oruk Anam L.G.A.[1] The goals of the university have been modified by the administration of the State Government in order to transform the university into a conventional university whose focus is not just Technology and Applied Science but also Arts. In line with this transformation, the name of the institution has been changed from Akwa Ibom State University of Technology to Akwa Ibom State University.

How it Began

On October 18, 2000, at Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State at the time, Arc (Obong) Victor Attah inaugurated a committee for the establishment of Akwa Ibom State University of Technology.[2]

The committee members included Professor Ephraim E. Okon, Professor Ekong E. Ekong, Professor Ulo K. Enyenihi, Professor Reuben K. Udo, Professor E. W. Mbipom, Engr. Mrs. Mayen Adetiba, Engr. Esio O. Mboho, Engr. Akpan Ufot Ukpoho, Engr. Uyai Ekaette, Dr. Usen J. Antia, Sir Pius Wilson, Dr. Engineer Linus Asuquo, Mr. Moses Essien, Dr. Ini Udoka, Professor Joe Uyanga, Mr. E. J. Akpan.

The University opened its doors to its pioneer students in the 2010/2011 academic year.

There was a mandate to establish AKUTECH, a project which has been embraced by the former Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong (Barr) Godswill Akpabio[3][4] leading to the enactment of the University Law on September 15, 2009 by the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.

Vice Chancellors

Professor Sunday Petters pioneer vice chancellor till 2015
Professor Eno J. Ibanga 2015 till 2020[5]
Professor Nse Essien 2020 till date[6]

Staff development

More than 60 faculty members are undergoing AKSU-sponsored postgraduate training in universities in Europe, North America and Singapore.[7] More centres of excellence have been identified in South America, Japan and other Asian countries for further collaboration and manpower development.

Faculties

Faculty of Engineering

Departments; Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Marine/Naval Architecture Engineering, Agricultural Engineering. Electrical/Electronic engineering.

Faculty of Physical science

Department; Physics science, Chemistry science, Mathematics and Statistics, Geology, Computer science.

Faculty of Biological sciences

Department; Biological Science, Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Marine biology, Genetics and Biotechnology

Faculty of Education

Mathematics Education, Chemistry Education, Biology Education, Integrated Science Education, Physics Education.

Faculty of Agriculture

Agricultural Economic and Extension, Soil Science, Crop Science, Animal Science.

Faculty of Social Sciences

Public Administration, Mass communication, Economics, Political Sciences.

Faculty of Arts

English and Literary Studies, Religious and Cultural Studies, Performing Art(Theater Art). History and international studies, Philosophy.

Faculty of Management Science

Accounting, Marketing, Business Administration [8]

References

Akwa Ibom Varsity Set for Academic Activities http://www.aksu.edu.ng
"Home". aksu.edu.ng.
"Godswill Akpabio's Education projects for Akwa Ibom State". Archived from the original on 18 May 2010. Retrieved 28 June 2010.
Akpabio Promises to Re-open AKUTECH http://www.thisdayonline.com//nview.php?id=142392%5B%5D
"Handover of the office of the Vice Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University". All University News. Archived from the original on 6 October 2015.
"Press Release: Prof. Nse Essien is New Vice Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) | Akwa Ibom State Government". August 2020.
"Akwa Ibom budgets N20bn for AKUTECH". This Day Online. 13 February 2007. Archived from the original on 21 June 2007. Retrieved 28 June 2010.
akwaibomstateuniversity.edu.ng

External links

Akwa Ibom State University website
Akwa Ibom State University Official Facebook Account

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[first-1] Akwa Ibom Varsity Set for Academic Activities http://www.aksu.edu.ng

[2] "Home". aksu.edu.ng.

[3] "Godswill Akpabio's Education projects for Akwa Ibom State". Archived from the original on 18 May 2010. Retrieved 28 June 2010.

[4] Akpabio Promises to Re-open AKUTECH http://www.thisdayonline.com//nview.php?id=142392%5B%5D

[5] "Handover of the office of the Vice Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University". All University News. Archived from the original on 6 October 2015.

[6] "Press Release: Prof. Nse Essien is New Vice Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) | Akwa Ibom State Government". August 2020.

[7] "Akwa Ibom budgets N20bn for AKUTECH". This Day Online. 13 February 2007. Archived from the original on 21 June 2007. Retrieved 28 June 2010.

[8] waibomstateuniversity.edu.ng

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