Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) was conceived and founded by the

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Government. Unity of people with a passion to constantly seek knowledge that addresses practical issues of development in

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

The campus

Akwa Ibom State University entrance sign

At conception, the university was to be located within Akwa Ibom State's Technology Triangle at the University Town. However, the administration of the

Government has changed the enabling law of the university into a multi-campus institution with the main campus at Ikot Akpaden,

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L.G.A and a second campus fondly known as Abak Campus situated at Obio Akpa,

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L.G.A. The goals of the university have been modified by the administration of the State Government to transform the university into a conventional university whose focus is not just Technology and Applied Science but also on 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,

, the Executive Governor of

at the time, Arc (Obong) Victor Attah inaugurated a committee for the establishment of Akwa Ibom State University of Technology. 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

, Obong (Barr)

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leading to the enactment of the University Law on September 15, 2009, by the

House of Assembly.

Vice Chancellors

* Professor Sunday Petters pioneer vice chancellor till 2015 * Professor Eno J. Ibanga 2015 till 2020 * Professor Nse Essien 2020 till date

Staff development

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

Faculties

Below is the list of Faculties and their various departments. * 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 Departments: Physics science, Chemistry science, Mathematics and Statistics, Geology, Computer science. * Faculty of Biological Sciences Departments: Biological Science, Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, Marine Biology, Genetics and Biotechnology * Faculty of Education Departments: Mathematics Education, Chemistry Education, Biology Education, Integrated Science Education, Physics Education. * Faculty of Agriculture Departments: Agricultural Economics and Extension, Soil Science, Crop Science, Animal Science. * Faculty of Social Sciences Departments:, Mass Communication, Economics, Political Studies. * Faculty of Arts Departments: English and Literary Studies, Religious and Cultural Studies, Performing Art (Theater Art), History and International Studies, Philosophy. * Faculty of Management Science Departments: Accounting, Marketing, Business Administration.

References

External links

Akwa Ibom State University website
* Akwa Ibom State University Officia
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