University of Port Harcourt

University of Port Harcourt
Former names	University College, Port Harcourt[1]
Motto	For Enlightenment and Self-Reliance
Type	Public
Established	1975
Vice-Chancellor	Prof. Owunari Georgewill
Students	35,000-39,999 [2]
Location	Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Campus	Urban
Colours	Blue and white[2]
Nickname	Uniport[3][4]
Website	www.uniport.edu.ng

The University of Port Harcourt is located in the city of Port Harcourt, Rivers state, Nigeria. It was established in 1975[5] as University College, Port Harcourt and was given university status in 1977.[1] The University of Port Harcourt was ranked the sixth in Africa and the first in Nigeria by Times Higher Education (in 2015.[6]

School and Faculties

The university originally had six schools in 1977:[3]

School of Humanities
School of Social Sciences
School of Biological Sciences
School of Chemical Sciences
School of Physical Sciences
School of Educational Studies
School of Science Laboratory Technology (SSLT)

It changed from a school system to a faculty system in 1982.[3] The university now has twelve faculties:

Faculty of Humanities
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Management Sciences
College of Health Sciences
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Dentistry
Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty of Law

Faculties and Departments

List of Faculties and Departments in tabular format:


S/N	FACULTIES	DEPARTMENTS
1	Faculty of Clinical Sciences	Internal Medicine Paediatrics and Child Health Anaesthesiology Surgery Obstetrics & Gynaecology Preventive & Social Medicine Nursing Radiology Mental Health Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery Ophthalmology
2	Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences	Anatomy Physiology Pharmacology Anatomical Pathology Chemical Pathology Haematology, Blood Transfusion & Immunology Medical Microbiology Medical Biochemistry
3	Faculty of Dentistry	Restoration Dentistry Child Dental Health Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Preventive& Social Dentistry Oral Pathology & Oral Biology
4	Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences	Clinical Pharmacy and Management Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology
5	Faculty of Humanities	Department of Music Department of English Studies Department of Fine Arts and Design Department of Foreign Language & Literature Department of Religious and Cultural Studies Department of History & Diplomatic Studies Department of Philosophy Department of Theatre and Film Studies Department of Linguistics and Communication Studies
6	Faculty of Social Sciences	Department of Economics Department of Geography & Environmental Management Department of Sociology Department of Political & Administration Studies Department of Social works
7	Faculty of Sciences	Department of Animal & Environmental Biology Department of Microbiology Department of Plant Science & Biotechnology Department of Pure & Industrial Chemistry Department of Computer Science Department of Geology Department of Mathematics and Statistics Department of Physics Department of Biochemistry
8	Faculty of Education	Department of Adult & Non-Formal Education Department of Curriculum Studies & Educational Technology Department of Educational Foundations Department of Educational Management and Planning Department of Education Psychology, Guidance. & Counselling Department of Human Kinetics & Health Education Department Library and Information Science Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education
9.	Faculty of Engineering	Department of Chemical Engineering Department of Petroleum Engineering Department of Civil Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Electrical Engineering Department of Gas Engineering Department of Environmental Engineering
10	Faculty of Agriculture	Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Department of Animal Science Department of Crop and Soil Science Department of Fisheries Department of Forestry and Wildlife
11	Faculty of Management Sciences	Department of Accounting Department of Finance and Banking Department of Management Department of Marketing Department of Hospitality Management and Tourism

Notable alumni

Emmanuel Agwoje, businessman
Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, former Governor of Rivers State and Chairman of Nigerian Governors Forum
Andre Blaze, TV personality
Agbani Darego, former Miss Nigeria and former Miss World
Sam Dede, Nollywood actor and Lecturer
Rita Dominic, Nollywood actress
Francis Duru, Nollywood actor
Yul Edochie, Nollywood actor
Cynthia Shalom, Nollywood actress and Blogger
Muma Gee, singer and Nollywood actress
Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, former Governor of Bayelsa State and former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Miraboi, businessman and singer
Patience Maseli, first female Deputy Director of the Upstream Division of the Department of Petroleum Resources
Franklin Erepamo Osaisai, nuclear engineer, and former Director-General and CEO of the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission
Victor Osuagwu. actor
Alex Otti, banker
Timipre Sylva, former Executive Governor of Bayelsa State and one time member of Rivers State House of Assembly
Basorge Tariah Jr., actor
M Trill, rapper
Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, Executive Governor of Rivers State
Linda Ayade, First Lady of Cross River State
Petience Jonathan, former first lady of Nigeria
Dakuku Peterside, Politician
Rotimi Amaechi, former executive Governor of Rivers State
Monalisa Chinda, actress
Linda Ejiofor, Nollywood actress
Omay Lay, musician
Charles Inojie, actor
Charles Okafor, Nollywood actor
Timi Dakolo, singer
Frances Duru, Nollywood actor
Ejike Asiegbu Nollywood actor

Notable faculty

Claude Ake, Political Science & Administration
George C. Clerk, Botany
Ogbonnaya Onu, Chemical Engineering
Ola Rotimi, Theatre Arts
Kay Williamson, linguist specializing in the Ijaw languages

Former vice chancellors

Prof. Stephen Okodudu[7]- (Acting) 2020 ~2021
Prof. Ndowa Lale - 2015 ~ 2020
Prof. Joseph Atubokiki Ajienka - 2010 ~ 2015
Prof. Don Baridam - 2005 ~ 2010
Prof. Nimi Briggs - 2000 ~ 2005
Prof. Theo Vincent - 1996 ~ 2000
Prof. Nimi Briggs - (Acting) 1995 ~ 1996
Prof. Ademola Salau - (Acting) 1994 ~ 1995
Prof. Njidda M. Gadzama - (Acting) 1992 ~ 1994
Prof. Kelsey Harrison - 1989 ~ 1992
Prof. Sylvanus J. Cookey - 1982 ~ 1989
Prof. Donald E. U. Ekong - 1977 ~ 1982

Affiliate Institutions

In 1981 an affliation protocol was approved between University of Port Harcourt and the then College of Education, Uyo in the old Cross River State. That protocol produced graduates in Education in 1985 (see 6th Convocation brochure) and 1986. The affiliation was terminated by the upgrade of the College of Education, Uyo to a State University in 1983 by the Administration of Dr Clement Isong. That University was named University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Uyo. When it was taken over by the Federal Government in 1991, it became what is today known as the University of Uyo (UNIUYO). Ever since, Uniport has nurtured programmes in other affiliate institutions.

Below are a list of affiliate institutions of the University of Port Harcourt approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).[8]

National Missionary Seminary of St. Paul, Gwagwalada, Abuja
Methodists Theological institute, Umuahia
Baptist College of Theology, Obinze, Owerri

References

"University of Port Harcourt". Institutions. The Association of Commonwealth Universities. Archived from the original on 1 December 2010. Retrieved 18 February 2010.
"University of Port Harcourt". Review. 4 International Colleges & Universities. 15 February 2010. Retrieved 18 February 2010.
"History of the University". Brief History. University of Port Harcourt. Retrieved 18 February 2010.
Oruh, Nnaemeka (4 September 2008). "Revisiting the University of Port Harcourt 'Gang War'". Nigeria Matters. Nigerians in America. Archived from the original on 3 December 2008. Retrieved 18 February 2010.
About Uniport
"University of Port Harcourt ranked 6th in Africa, 1st in Nigeria - P.M. News".
"Global Peace Advocates Honours Okodudu". www.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
"Approved Affiliations | National Universities Commission".

External links

Official website

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[acu-1] "University of Port Harcourt". Institutions. The Association of Commonwealth Universities. Archived from the original on 1 December 2010. Retrieved 18 February 2010.

[4icu-2] "University of Port Harcourt". Review. 4 International Colleges & Universities. 15 February 2010. Retrieved 18 February 2010.

[briefhis-3] "History of the University". Brief History. University of Port Harcourt. Retrieved 18 February 2010.

[4] Oruh, Nnaemeka (4 September 2008). "Revisiting the University of Port Harcourt 'Gang War'". Nigeria Matters. Nigerians in America. Archived from the original on 3 December 2008. Retrieved 18 February 2010.

[5] About Uniport

[6] "University of Port Harcourt ranked 6th in Africa, 1st in Nigeria - P.M. News".

[7] "Global Peace Advocates Honours Okodudu". www.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 14 August 2021.

[8] "Approved Affiliations | National Universities Commission".

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