About Rivers State University of Science and Technology
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The Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, the first
Technological University in Nigeria was established in 1980 from the Rivers
State College of Science and Technology which was established in 1972.
The aim of its founding fathers and according to the Law establishing the
University, its objectives are as follows:
- To produce Scientific and Technical manpower of various levels needed for essential development;
- To produce technical and scientific teachers for development programme;
- To assist in the industrial and other development programmmes through consultancy services, special project centers and related activities.
- To encourage the advancement of learning and to hold out to all persons without distinction of race, creed, sex or political conviction the opportunity of acquiring a higher and liberal education;
- To provide course of instruction and other facilities for the pursuit of learning in all its branches, and to make those facilities available on proper terms to such persons as are equipped to benefit from them;
- To encourage and promote scholarship and conduct research in all fields of learning and human endeavour.
- To relate its activities to the social, cultural and economic needs of the people of Nigeria; and
- To undertake any other activities appropriate for a University of higher standard.
Its Motto, Excellent and creativity had been demonstrated through the seven
faculties, five institutes, and a post graduate school.
UNIQUENESS OF THE RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
The uniqueness of the Rivers State University of Science & Technology could be seen in the
following areas:
- It is the first Technological University in Nigeria and the first to be situated within the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria.
- The only University in Nigeria that offers degree programmes in Marine Engineering and Secretarial Administration.
- The only University that has Institutes that undertake Space Technology and Environmental Studies and jobs on Consultancy for government and non-governmental organisation.
- The only University in Nigeria with an Institute of Pollution Studies.
- The only University with a Centre for Niger Delta Studies.
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