University of Uyo
Encyclopedia
The University of Uyo is located in Uyo
, capital of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
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The university was formerly known as the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). On October 1, 1991 the federal government of Nigeria established it as a federal university and the name was changed to the University of Uyo. The university inherited students, staff, academic programmes and the entire facilities of the erstwhile University of Cross River State established by Cross River State in 1983. Academic activities commenced during the 1991/92 academic session. UNIUYO has about 13 faculties and is expanding.
The vice-chancellor is Professor Comfort Ekpo. In April 2010 the Emir of Fika
, Dr. Muhammadu Abali Ibn Muhammadu Idrissa
was appointed chancellor.
It operates from two temporary campuses:
The permanent site of the university along Nwaniba Road, Uyo is about 4.5 km from the city centre and covers an area of about 1,443 hectares. Construction of phase one projects have begun.
The library is equipped with modern computers and has a reading space of 970.51 metres with seating capacity for 698.
There are four main divisions: Acquisition, Lending, Processing, and Research. The Research Division comprises Reference, Serials, Special Collections and Government Collections. The Special Collection comprises Nyong Essien, Africana and Government Collection. Acquisition and Processing selects and orders library materials and organizes them for effective use. The Public Service Division deals directly with readers, regulates the use of library materials, and handles reference questions.
The office of university librarian provides data for planning, budgeting, control and coordination of the library.
Uyo
Uyo is a city in south-eastern Nigeria and is the capital of Akwa Ibom State, a major oil producing state of Nigeria. The city became a capital of Akwa Ibom State on September 23, 1987 following the creation of the state from Cross River State....
, capital of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
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The university was formerly known as the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). On October 1, 1991 the federal government of Nigeria established it as a federal university and the name was changed to the University of Uyo. The university inherited students, staff, academic programmes and the entire facilities of the erstwhile University of Cross River State established by Cross River State in 1983. Academic activities commenced during the 1991/92 academic session. UNIUYO has about 13 faculties and is expanding.
The vice-chancellor is Professor Comfort Ekpo. In April 2010 the Emir of Fika
Fika Emirate
The Fika Emirate is a traditional state with headquarters in Potiskum, Yobe State, Nigeria.Dr. Muhammadu Abali Ibn Muhammadu Idrissa received his staff of office as 43rd Emir of Fika from Yobe governor Ibrahim Gaidam on 12 May 2010....
, Dr. Muhammadu Abali Ibn Muhammadu Idrissa
Muhammadu Abali Ibn Muhammadu Idrissa
Alhaji Muhammadu Abali Ibn Muhammadu Idrissa was appointed 13th Emir, or traditional ruler, of the Fika Emirate on 16 March 2009...
was appointed chancellor.
Location
UNIUYO is in the heart of Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom , Nigeria's second largest oil-producing state. Uyo is easily accessible by road and there are two international airports within a 150 km radius.It operates from two temporary campuses:
- the Main Campus which accommodates the Central Administration, Faculties of Arts, Education, Social Sciences, Natural and Applied Sciences, Pharmacy
- the Post Graduate and Annex Campus, home for the Faculties of Agriculture, Business Administration, Law, Engineering, Environment Studies and General Studies.
The permanent site of the university along Nwaniba Road, Uyo is about 4.5 km from the city centre and covers an area of about 1,443 hectares. Construction of phase one projects have begun.
The library
The Library has an active collection of 46,745 volumes and handles about 409,977 lending and reference inquiries annually. Current journals stand at 271 representing all disciplinary interests.The library is equipped with modern computers and has a reading space of 970.51 metres with seating capacity for 698.
There are four main divisions: Acquisition, Lending, Processing, and Research. The Research Division comprises Reference, Serials, Special Collections and Government Collections. The Special Collection comprises Nyong Essien, Africana and Government Collection. Acquisition and Processing selects and orders library materials and organizes them for effective use. The Public Service Division deals directly with readers, regulates the use of library materials, and handles reference questions.
The office of university librarian provides data for planning, budgeting, control and coordination of the library.
Health services
The University Health Centre provides free health services to students, staff and staff family members. It is open to the public. Routine services provided include:- Consultation
- Medical certification
- Ante-natal care
- Family planning
- General surgery
- Medical and laboratory services
- Out-patient and in-patient care
- Environmental and preventive health services
Notable alumni
- Ikpe Umoh ImehIkpe Umoh ImehIkpe Umoh Imeh, or Obong Ikpe Umoh Imeh, was a Member of Parliament from Akwa Ibom State and Deputy Speaker of Parliament for the Eastern Region, Nigeria during the Nigerian First Republic. Umoh was born in Onuk Ukpom in Abak Local Government Area...
, polititian - John James Akpan Udo-EdeheJohn James Akpan Udo-EdeheJohn James Akpan Udo-Edehe was elected Senator for the Akwa Ibom North East constituency of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria at the start of the Nigerian Fourth Republic, running on the People's Democratic Party platform...
, polititian