Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba
Other names
DOU
Former names
Delta State University, Anwai Campus
MottoEmpowering future generations
TypePublic
Established2021
Vice-ChancellorBen E. A. Oghojafor
Location
Asaba
,
Delta State
,
Nigeria
CampusAnwai main campus
ColorsPurple and Green
   
Websitewww.dou.edu.ng

The Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba is a Public University in Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria.[1]

Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba is one of the three new universities established by the Delta State government and approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in 2021. This University offers Undergraduate courses and currently comprises six faculties: Agriculture, Science, Management and Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Arts and Computing. The Vice Chancellor of Dennis Osadebay University is Prof Ben Emukufia Akpoyomare Oghojafor.[2]

History

The Dennis Osadebey University, Asaba was formerly Delta State University, Anwai Campus until it was converted to a full university by the Delta State Government.[3][4]

In January 2021, Governor Ifeanyi A Okowa of Delta State announced plans to convert Delta State University, Anwai Campus Asaba and two other schools such as Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro and College of Education, Agbor into a full-fledged University. The bills had their first reading during plenary at the Delta State House of Assembly on the 28th day of January 2021.[5] In February 2021, the bills were passed into law after going through the House Committee on Education.[6]

While signing the bill which was passed by the State House of Assembly, Governor Ifeanyi A Okowa said, "As the students of our technical education start to progress from the technical colleges to the polytechnics, they also have a chance of going further to the University of Science and Technology."[7]

Faculties

  • Faculty of Agriculture
  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Computing
  • Faculty of Environmental Sciences
  • Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Sciences

See also

References

  1. ↑ "NUC approves upgrade of three institutions in Delta to varsities". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 27 March 2021. Archived from the original on 27 June 2021. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  2. ↑ Sherifat, Lawal (26 April 2021). "Breaking: Okowa appoints Vice-Chancellor for 3 new Delta Varsities". Vanguard News. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
  3. ↑ "Delta State don establish three new universities add to DELSU Abraka". BBC News Pidgin. Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
  4. ↑ "Why we named a University after Dennis Osadebe – Delta Govt". Vanguard News. 28 February 2021. Archived from the original on 21 April 2021. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
  5. ↑ "Delta Govt Moves To Upgrade 3 Institutions To Universities". Leadership News – Nigeria News, Breaking News, Politics and more. 26 January 2021. Archived from the original on 22 August 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  6. ↑ "Assembly passes bills for establishment of three new Universities in Delta". Vanguard News. 23 February 2021. Archived from the original on 22 August 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  7. ↑ "Okowa signs bills establishing three universities in Delta". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 27 February 2021. Archived from the original on 22 August 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2021.

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