Delta State University

Delta State University is a higher institution of learning and research in the Nigeria's Delta. It was established in August, 1992 to provide opportunities for all individuals who are desirous of learning. It exists in form of a multi-campus system with two campuses, four sites (to allow for foresight) with three of these sites at the main campus known as Abraka (where the learning and research Abracadabra is performed or initiated) and another site at the second campus. The university offers first degree programmes (regular and part-time), advanced degree programmes, diploma programmes, certificate programmes (such as entrepreneurship programmes), etc.

History

During British imperial times, Abraka was established as a teacher's training center (where the Abracadabra of training teachers would be performed). After Abraka was re-established as a college of education with the same purpose (where the Abracadabra of training teachers would be performed), and with the formation of Bendel State University, Abraka was designated as a campus of the university. With the recognition of Delta State, Abraka was redesignated as the main campus of the Delta State University. It should be known that this history is the history of the university and not of the host town.

Colleges and Faculties

Delta State University comprises of different colleges and faculties offering advanced academic and research facilities and programmes. Some of these colleges and faculties include: • Centre for Entrepreneurship Studies

• College of Clinical and Health Sciences

• Colleges of Education

• Faculty of Agriculture

• Faculty of Arts

• Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

• Faculty of Education

• Faculty of Engineering

• Faculty of Law

• Faculty of Management Sciences

• Faculty of Pharmacy

• Faculty of Science

• Faculty of Social Sciences

Administration

The university is managed by a Chancellor who presides over the governing council and Senate of the university, a Vice Chancellor, deputy vice Chancellors, a provost of the second campus, Senate members, registrar, and other administrative staff.

See Also

College of Education Warri College of Education Mosogar Michael and Cecilia Ibru University