Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) was conceived and founded by the Akwa Ibom State Government. Unity of people with a passion to constantly seek knowledge that addresses practical issues of development in Nigeria. [1]The university opened its doors to its pioneer students in the 2010/2011 academic year.[2]
The campus
editAt 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.[2] 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 on Arts.[3] 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.[4]
How it Began
editOn 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.[5]
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.[6]
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[7][8] leading to the enactment of the University Law on September 15, 2009, by the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.[9]
Vice Chancellors
editStaff development
editMore than 60 faculty members are undergoing AKSU-sponsored postgraduate training in universities in Europe, North America, and Singapore.[13] More centers of excellence have been identified in South America, Japan and other Asian countries for further collaboration and manpower development.[14]
Faculties
editBelow 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.[15][16]
References
edit- ^ Utuk, Ime O.; Ekaetor, Enobong A.; Eduno, Ededet B. (30 April 2024). "Agriculture Sector Development in Nigeria: Empirical Investigation of Rail Infrastructure Quality Effect". AKSU Journal of Administration and Corporate Governance. 4 (1): 33–45. doi:10.61090/aksujacog.2024.003. ISSN 2805-4083.
- ^ a b "Akwa Ibom State University – AKSU". Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ Sam, I. M.; Idiong, N. B.; Ukpanah, U. A.; Effiong, N. A. (30 August 2017). "Prevalence and influence of qualitative traits on morphometric traits in West African Dwarf Goat in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State". Journal of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine. 2 (4): 114–118. doi:10.31248/jasvm2017.058. ISSN 2536-7099.
- ^ "History of the University – Akwa Ibom State University". Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "Home". aksu.edu.ng.
- ^ ForbesNG (26 January 2023). "Akwa Ibom State University of Technology -AKSU Courses & Admission Requirements". Medium. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ "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[permanent dead link]
- ^ Antia-Obong, E.A.; Ibok, O.W.; Udoh, E.S.; Daniel, E.E. (20 July 2013). "Insights on Oil Palm Production Variation and Trade Growths Rates in Nigeria". Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 3 (7): 536–541. doi:10.15580/gjas.2013.3.042313582. ISSN 2276-7770.
- ^ "PROFESSOR SUNDAY W. PETTERS FAS | The Nigerian Academy of Science". nas.org.ng. 28 October 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Table 3: MRSE sequence types identified in this study and countries where they have been found". doi:10.7717/peerj.14030/table-3.
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- ^ Umoh, Emmanuella E.; Bassey, Ime E.; Ibok, Nkanikpo I.; Etuk, Aniebiet J.; Attih, Okokon B. (30 April 2024). "Effect of Electronic Payment System on Marketing Performance of SMEs in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria". AKSU Journal of Administration and Corporate Governance. 4 (2): 13–28. doi:10.61090/aksujacog.2024.017. ISSN 2805-4083.
External links
edit- Akwa Ibom State University website
- Akwa Ibom State University Official Facebook Account