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Former names | Rivers State College of Science and Technology (1972–1980) Rivers State University of Science and Technology (1980–2017) |
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Motto | Excellence & Creativity |
Type | Public |
Established | 1972 as
University college 1980 as University |
Chancellor | Sidi M. Bage CON, JSC (rtd) [1] |
Vice-Chancellor | Prof Nlerum Sunday Okogbule [2] |
Administrative staff | 3,000 |
Location | , |
Campus | Urban |
Colours | Green, Dark Blue, and White |
Nickname | RVSU, RSU (formerly RSUST) |
Affiliations | ASUU, NUC, ACU |
Website |
www |
Rivers State University (RIVSU or RSU), formerly known as Rivers State University of Science and Technology (UST or RSUST), is a government-owned university located in Diobu (Mile III) area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Southern Nigeria. [3]
As of 2021, the vice chancellor of the university is Professor Nlerum Sunday Okogbule. [4] He was appointed by the Governor Nyesom Wike administration.
The Rivers State University of Science and Technology was established in 1972 as the College of Science and Technology. [5] It was granted independent university status in 1980 and was renamed from College of Science and Technology to Rivers State University of Science and Technology. [6] In March 2017, the university was renamed to Rivers State University. [7] It is the only university in Nigeria that is accredited to offer degree programs in Marine Engineering. [8]
This article needs additional citations for
verification. (June 2017) |
Former names | Rivers State College of Science and Technology (1972–1980) Rivers State University of Science and Technology (1980–2017) |
---|---|
Motto | Excellence & Creativity |
Type | Public |
Established | 1972 as
University college 1980 as University |
Chancellor | Sidi M. Bage CON, JSC (rtd) [1] |
Vice-Chancellor | Prof Nlerum Sunday Okogbule [2] |
Administrative staff | 3,000 |
Location | , |
Campus | Urban |
Colours | Green, Dark Blue, and White |
Nickname | RVSU, RSU (formerly RSUST) |
Affiliations | ASUU, NUC, ACU |
Website |
www |
Rivers State University (RIVSU or RSU), formerly known as Rivers State University of Science and Technology (UST or RSUST), is a government-owned university located in Diobu (Mile III) area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Southern Nigeria. [3]
As of 2021, the vice chancellor of the university is Professor Nlerum Sunday Okogbule. [4] He was appointed by the Governor Nyesom Wike administration.
The Rivers State University of Science and Technology was established in 1972 as the College of Science and Technology. [5] It was granted independent university status in 1980 and was renamed from College of Science and Technology to Rivers State University of Science and Technology. [6] In March 2017, the university was renamed to Rivers State University. [7] It is the only university in Nigeria that is accredited to offer degree programs in Marine Engineering. [8]