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Established October 1, 1991 by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The University of Uyo inherited students, staff, academic programmes and the entire facilities of the erstwhile University of Cross River State established by Cross River State in 1983. Academic activities commenced during the 1991/92 Academic Session.

THE GOVERNING COUNCIL
The Visitor appoints the Council which is the supreme governing body for the University. The Pro-Chancellor is chairman. Members appointed from within and outside the University include the Vice-Chancellor, representatives of the Senate of the University, the Congregation, Alumni Association and representatives of the Federal Ministry of Education and Akwa Ibom State.

Visitor: His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR . President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Chancellor: 
His Royal Highness, 
Alhaji (Dr) Abali Ibn Muhammadu, CON

The Emir of Fika, Potiskum, Yobe State.

Pro-Chancellor
Barr. Anselem Agbo

LL.B ., B.L (Lagos)

Vice-Chancellor:   
Prof. Akaneren I. Essien
B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan)

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Prof.  Edet B. Akpakpan
B.Sc. (Ibadan), M.Sc. (Wales), Ph.D (Manchester)

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
 Prof.  (Mrs.) Comfort M. Ekpo
B.Sc. (Nigeria), M.Ed. (Zaria), Ph.D (Wales)

Registrar   
Mr.  John E. Udo
B. Ed(Benin) M. A.(Ed) Ife

Bursar
 Mr. Michael E. Asuquo
, HND (Polycal); MBA (Uyo); CNA, ACTI, MNIM

University Librarian:  
Dr. (Mrs.) Felicia E. Etim
(B. Sc, M LS, Ph. D Ibadan)





THE UNIVERSITY
University of Uyo, Sculpture Garden

LOCATION
In the heart of Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria's second largest oil producing state. Uyo is easily accessible by road and there are two international airports within 150 km radius.

Currently, it operates from two temporary campuses; the Main Campus which accommodates the Central Administration, Faculties of Arts, Education, Social Sciences, Natural and Applied Sciences, Pharmacy and the Post Graduate and Annex Campus, home for the Faculties of Agriculture, Business Administration, Law, Engineering, Environment Studies and General studies.

The permanent site of the University along Nwaniba Road, Uyo is about 4.5 km from the city centre and covers an area of about 1,443 hectares. Construction of phase one projects have begun at the site.

THE LIBRARY

The Library has an active collection of 46,745 volumes and handles about 409,977 lending and reference enquiries annually. Current journals stand at 271 representing all disciplinary interests.

The Library is equipped with modern computers and has a redaing space of 970.51 metres with seating capacity for 698.

Currently, there are four main divisions: Acquisition, Lending, Processing and Research. The Research Division comprises Reference, Serials, Special Collections and Government Collections. The Special Collection is comprised of Nyong Essien, Africana and Government Collection. Acquisition and Processing selects and orders Library materials and organizes them for effective use. The Public Service Division deals directly with Readers and regulates the use of Library Materials. It also handles reference questions.

The Office of university Librarian provides data for planning, budgeting, control and co-ordination of the entire Library.

 

HEALTH SERVICES

The University Health Centre provides free health services to students, staff and staff family members. It is open to the public. Routine services provided include:

  • Consultation
  • Medical certification
  • ante-natal care
  • family planning
  • General Surgery
  • Medical and Laboratory Services
  • Out-patient and in-patient care
  • Environmental and preventive health services.

 

SPORTS

Sports is an integral part of the University curriculum. The Universityt is a memnber of the Nigerian University Games Association, NUGA, and participates at zonal and national championships in a number of sports including football, athletics and basketball.

His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR  The President, Federal Republic of Nigeria   -       (Visitor)

HRH. Alh. (Dr.) Abali Mohammadu Ibn Idris, CFR, CON THe Emir of Fika, Potiskum, Yobe State  -(Chancellor)

Barr. Anselm Agbo   - Pro-Chancellor

MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE UNIVERSITY

Barr. Anselm Agbo (Chairman)
LL.B., B.L. (Lagos)

Professor Akaneren I. Essien (Vice-Chancellor)
B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Lagos) 

 Professor Edet B. Akpakpan , (Deputy V.C., Administration)
B.Sc. (Ibadan), M.Sc. (Wales), Ph.D. (Manchester)

 Professor (Mrs.) Comfort M. Ekpo (Deputy V.C. (Academic
B.Sc. (Nigeria), M.Ed. (Zaria), Ph.D.(Wales)

: REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SENATE
Prof. Kingsley E. Akpabio
B.Sc. (Nigeria), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ife)

Prof. (Mrs.) Inyang M. Udofot
B.Ed. (Benin), M.A., Ph.D. (Uyo)

Prof. Etok Ekanem
B.Sc. (Maidugari), M.Sc. (Ibadan), Ph.D. (Uyo)

Dr. Effiong E. Johnson
B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Calabar)

REPRESENTATIVES OF CONGREGATION
Mr. Innocent I. Ido
B.SC., PGD (Uyo)

Dr. Benjamin R. Etuk

B.Sc., M.Sc. (Lagos), Ph.D. (Heriot-Watt)

Alumni Representative

Akparawa Nse S. Ubeh 

 

GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

Hon. Mai Mala Buni

Mr. J. Kadewolu Adekunle

Alh. Abubakar R. Ahmed

Chief I. H. Young Dede

 

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE

Mrs.  Florence N. Agbiriogu 

SECRETARY  
The Registrar, Mr. John E. Udo

IN ATTENDANCE

Michael E. Asuquo (Bursar) 

 

PRINCIPAL OFFICERS

Prof. Akaneren I. Essien         -   Vice- Chancellor

Prof. Edet B. Akpakpan           -   Deputy V.C. (Administration)

Prof. (Mrs.) Comfort M. Ekpo  -   Deputy V.C. (Academic)

Mr. John E. Udo                        -   Registrar

Mr. Michael E. Asuquo             -   Bursar

Dr. (Mrs.) Felicia E. Etim         -    University Librarian

 

DEANS/PROVOST

Prof Aniedi O. Ette 

 Dean, Faculty of Engineering/Chairman  Committee of Deans

   

Prof. Joseph J. Andy

Provost, College of Health Sciences

 

Prof. Ime S. Ikiddeh

Dean, Postgraduate School

 

Prof. Anthony C. Okonkwo

Dean, Faculty of Agriculture

 

Prof. Eno-Abasi E. Urua

Dean, Faculty of Arts

 

Prof. Offiong U. Eka

Dean, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

 

Dr. Bassey A. Akpakpan

Ag. Dean, Faculty of  Business Administration

 

Dr. Memfin D. Ekpo

Ag. Dean, Faculty of Clinical Sciences

 

Prof. Emmanuel S. Udoh

Dean, Faculty of Education

 

Prof. Akaninyene Mendie

Dean, Faculty of Environmental Studies

 

Prof. Enefiok E. Essien

Dean, Faculty of Law

 

Prof. Etienne E. Essien

Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy

 

Prof. Kingsley  E. Akpabio

Dean, Faculty of Science

 

Prof. Philip A. Akpan

Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences

 

Prof. Effiong E. Johnson

Dean, Student Affairs

 

DIRECTORS

Dr. Michael A. Udoh          

 Director of Health Services

 

Engr. Edem J. Ekong 

Director of Works

 

Mr. Edet G. Ukana     

 Director of Academic Affairs

 

Mr. Efefiong U. Essien  

Direct (Admin.) V.C.'s Office

 

Mr. Godfrey D. U. Essien  

 Director, Information/Public Relations

 

Mrs. Regina G. Ikpatt  

Director, Personnel Affairs

 

Mrs. Edak Umondak  

Director, Council Affairs

 

Mrs Nene U. Essang 

Director, General Administration

 

Arc. Inyang A. Obong

Ag. Director, Physical Planning

 

Engr. Offiong E. Inyang

Ag. Director, Directorate of Computer Services

 

Prof. Polycarp E. C. Onwurah

Director, Academic Planning/Chairman Senate's Business Committee

 

Dr. Ini Nka Jona

Director of Sports

 

Prof. Christian O. E. Enoh

Director, Clement Isong Centre for Development Studies

 

Prof. Richard P. King

Director, Remedial Studies

 

Prof. Bassey A. Ndon    

Director, School of Continuing Education

 

Prof. Edet R. Iwok

Director, Centre for Entrepreneurial Development

 

Dr. Okon J. Umoh

Director, Centre for Skills Acquisition and Rural Development

 

Dr. (Mrs.) Alice E. Udosen

Director, Institute of Education

 

Prof. Monday Abasiattai

Director, Centre for Cultural Studies

 

Prof. Richard P. King

Director, Centre for Wet-lands/Waste Mgt Studies

 

Dr. Rufus Udotong

Director, University of Uyo Consult.

 

CAMPUSES

Town Campus

 

Town Campus Annex     -    Along Ikpa Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

 

Main Campus                  -    Along Nwaniba Road Uyo

 

STUDENT POPULATION

18,000 Students

 

STAFF POPULATION

Academic                            -    800

 

Snr. Admin/Tech Staff       -    713

 

Junior Staff                          -    1,086

 

AVAILABLE ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

 

B.Agric

Agric. Econs/extension

Animal Science

Crop Science

Home Economics

Food Science & Technology

Fisheries & Aquaculture

Forestry & Wild-life

 

B. ARTS

Communication Arts

English

Foreign Languages

History/International Studies

Music

Philosophy

Religious Studies

Theatre Arts

Linguistics

Fine/Industrial Arts

 

B.Sc. 

Chemistry (Applied)

Chemistry (Pure)

Physics

Zoology

Botany

Microbiology

Biochemistry

Anatomy

Physiology

Mathematics

Computer Science

Statistics

Economics

Sociology & Anthropology

Psychology

Geography & Regional Planning

 

B. ENG

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Chemical&Petroleum Engineering

Computer Engineering

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Food Engineering

Agric Engineering

 

B.Sc.

Quantity Survey

Land Survey

State Management

Estate Management

Town & Regional Planning

 

B.Sc.

Political Sc. & Pub. Admin

Accounting

Marketing

Banking & Finance

Business Management

 

B. Architecture

B.Pharm.  - Pharmacy

 

LL.B.   -    Civil Law

            -     Private Law

            -     International Law

 

HEAD OF DEPARTMENTS

Dr. Edet J. Udoh
Head, Department of Agric Econs & Extension

Dr. O. L. Obasi
Head, Department of Animal Science

Dr. N. Ndaeyo
Head, Department of Crop Science

Dr. Okon M. Udoidiong
head, Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture

Dr. O. U. Etokakpan
Head, Department of Food Science & Technology

Dr. E.S. Udo
Head, Department of Forestry & Wildlife

Dr. (Mrs) Affiong E. Akpan
Head, Department of Home Economics

Dr. B. T. Udoh
Head, Department of Soil Science

Dr. Nkereuwem Udoakah
Head, Department of Communication Arts

Dr. (Mrs.) Iniobong I. Uko
Head, Department of English

Prof. Joseph N. Obinaju
Head,. Department of Foreign Languages

Dr. Ini A. Udoka

Head, Department of History/International Studies

Dr. Ime Ukpanah
 Head, Department of Music

Dr. (Mrs.) Imelda I. Udoh
Head, Department of Linguistics

Mr. N. M. Anyim
Ag. Head, Department Philosophy

Dr. Austen O. Onah
Head, Department of Religious Studies

Dr. Ubong S. Nda
Head, Department of Theatre Arts

Prof. P.V.V.P Rao
 Head, Department of Anatomy/Physiology

Dr. Enomfon J. Akpan
Head, Department of Biochemistry

Dr. Bassey A. Akpakpan
Ag. Head, Department of Foreign Languages

Dr. Eno-Abasi Urua
Head, Department of Accounting

Dr. Ephraim Ebong
Head, Department of Banking & Finance

Dr. Anietie E. Efi
Head, Department of Business Management

Dr. Enefiok E. Essien
Head, Department of  Marketing

Dr. Bassey E. Udoukpong
Head, Department of Curriculum Studies, Edu. Mgt and Planning

Dr. (Mrs.) Selina Ekpo
Head, Department of Early Childhood & Special Edu.

Dr. ((Mrs.) Patience  Isioma Enang
 Head, Department of Edu. Foundations, Guidance & Counselling

Dr. Ignatius E. Uduk
Head, Department of Physical & Health Education

Dr. Godwin A. Ikitde
Head, Department of Science Education

Dr. (Mrs.) Victoria C. J. Akpan
Head, Department of Vocational Education

Dr. O. E. Essien
Head, Department of Agric. & Food Engineering

Dr. Benjamin R. Etuk
Head, Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering

Dr.Charles E. A. Uko
. Head, Department of Civil Engineering

Dr. Umanah Itaketo
Head, Department of Elec/Elect/Comp. Engineering

Engr. Peter O. Umanah
 Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering 

Dr. Anthony A. Mbina
Head, Department of Architecture 

Dr. S. I. Okoror
 Head Department of Estate Management

Mr. Enoidem N. A. Udo
 Ag. Head, Department of Fine & Industrial Arts

Mr. Mfon A. Isong
Ag. Head, Department of Land Surveying

Mr. C. S. Okonkwo
Ag. Head, Department of Quantity Surveying

Dr. Offiong B. Ekop
Head, Department of Urban/Regional Planning

Dr. Mr. A. J. Ikpang
Ag. Head, Department of Private Law

Mr. Francis N. Ekwere
Ag. Head, Department of Int. Law & Jurisprudence

Mr. Godswill A. Umoh
Ag. Head, Department of Public Law

Dr. Iferi I Iferi
 Head, Department of Clinical Pharm. & Biopharmacy

Dr. Edoho J. Edoho
 Head, Department of Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chem.

Dr. Benjamin A. J. Ekpo
 Head, Department of Pharm. & National Medicine

Dr. Paul A. Nwafor
Head, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology

Dr. Sinyeofori A. Brown
Ag. Head, Department of Pharm. & Pharm. Technology

Dr. Rufus M. Ubom
Ag. Head, Department of Botany

Prof. Anthony P. Udoh
Head, Department of Chemistry

Dr. S. I. Sanni
Ag. Head, Department of Maths/Stats/Computer Science

Dr. Matthew A. Ekpo 
 Head, Department of Microbiology

Dr. (Mrs.) E. E. Ituen
Head, Department of Physics

Dr. Bassey E. Akpan
Head, Department of Zoology

Mr. Patrick E. Archibong
Head, Department of Economics

Dr. Ekanem M. Ekanem
Head, Department of Geography & Regional Planning

Prof. Bassey A. Ate
 Head, Department of Pol. Science & Pub. Admin

Head, Department of Psychology

Prof. Innocent V. O. Modo
 Head, Department of Sociology/Anthropology

Dr. Augustine V. Umoh
 Head, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Dr. Okon E. Akaiso
 Head, Department of Surgery

Dr. John U. Ekott
Head, Department of Internal Medicine

Dr. I. J.  Inyang
Head, Department of Community Health

Dr. Oluyinka S. Akinbami
Head, Department of Family Medicine

Dr. I. I. Edemekong
Head, Department of Radiology

Dr. Festus Abasiubong

Head, Department of  Psychiatry

 

Dr. E. E. Nyong

Head, Department of  Paediatrics

 

Dr. M. D. Ekpo

Head, Department of  Pathology

 

Prof. Etim M. Essien

Head, Department of  Haematology

 

Prof. S. J. Utsalo

Head, Department of  Anaesthesia

 

Dr. Catherine Eyo

Head, Department of  Orthopaedics

 

Head, Department of Opthalmology

 

Head, Department of Pathology

 

 
University of Uyo, Green Spaces
The University operates from two campuses. The permanent site is about 4.5 km from the city centre and covers an area of 1,443 hectares.
 

 

 

 


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