Rivers State University

Rivers State University
	Faculty of Sciences
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)
Vice-Chancellor	Isaac Zeb-Obipi
Administrative staff	3,000
Location	Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Campus	Urban
Colours	Green, dark blue, and white
Nickname	RVSU, RSU (formerly RSUST)
Affiliations	ASUU, NUC, ACU
Website	www.rsu.edu.ng

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.^[2]

As of 2025, the vice chancellor of the university is Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi.^[3] He was appointed by the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara in March 2025.^[4]

History

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] More faculties are being added to the university. RSU is the only university in Nigeria that is accredited to offer degree programs in Marine Engineering.^[8]

Faculties and courses

Faculty of Sciences

Department of Chemistry
Department of Biochemistry
Department of Physics
Department of Mathematics
Department of Computer Science
Department of Biochemistry
Department of Animal and Environmental Biology
Department of Microbiology
Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology
Department of Geology
Department of Maritime Science

Faculty of Engineering

Department of Civil
Department of Marine Engineering
Department of Petroleum Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering
Department of Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
Department of Computer Engineering

Faculty of Law

Department of Business Law
Department of International Law
Department of Public Law
Department of Private and Property Law
Department of Independent Law and Crime Law

Faculty of Management Sciences

Department of Office and Information Management
Department of Marketing
Department of Management
Department of Banking and Finance
Department of Accountancy
Department of Business administration
Department of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management

Faculty of Environmental Sciences

Department of Surveying and Geomatics
Department of Estate Management
Department of Quantity Surveying
Department of Architecture
Department of Urban and Regional Planning

Faculty of Agriculture

Department of Forestry and Environment
Department of Agriculture and Applied Economics
Department of Agriculture Extension and Rural Development
Department of Animal Science
Department of Crop/Soil Science
Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Environment
Department of Food Science and Technology
Department of Home Science and Management

Faculty of Education

Department of Adult Education
Department of Vocational and Technology Education^[9]
Department of Education Management
Department of Education Foundation
Department of Business Education
Department of Science and Technical Education^[9]
Department of Library and Information Science

Faculty of Humanities

Department of English and Literary Studies^[10]
Department of History and International Diplomacy^[10]
Department of Theatre Arts and Film Studies^[10]
Department of Philosophy
Department of Religious Studies

Faculty of Social Sciences

Department of Political Science
Department of Psychology
Department of Geography
Department of Economics

College of Medical Sciences

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
Faculty of Clinical Sciences
Nursing

Faculty of Communication and Media studies

Department of Communication Studies
Department of Journalism and Print Technology
Department of Public Relations and Advertising
Department of Cinematography and Broadcasting

Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science

Department of Clinical Chemistry
Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion Science
Department of Medical Microbiology
Department of Histopathology and cytology

Notable alumni

Magnus Ngei Abe, senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria^[11]
Judith Amaechi, former First Lady of Rivers State^[12]
Nichole Banna, actress and producer
Tonto Dikeh, actress^[13]
Asari Dokubo, Ijaw activist (left before graduation)
Siminalayi Fubara, current governor, Rivers State
Manuela George-Izunwa, politician
Tele Ikuru, former deputy governor of Rivers State
Abubakar Garba Iliya, hydrogeologist, geophysicist, and public administrator^[14]
Omo Isoken, estate manager and politician^[15]
Austin Opara, former Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives of Nigeria
Goodluck Nanah Opiah, politician
Felicity Okpete Ovai, engineer
Mary Uranta, actress, producer, singer^[16]
Eberechi Wike, judge of the Rivers State High Court of Justice^[17]
Nyesom Wike, former governor of Rivers State^[18]

Notes

^ "Just in: Wike appoints Emir of Lafia Chancellor of Rivers State University". Vanguard News. 18 July 2019.
^ "Rivers State University wins first NUGA 2022 gold as battle for medals thickens". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 22 March 2022. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
^ "About". www.rsu.edu.ng. Archived from the original on 24 May 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
^ Naku, Dennis (7 March 2025). "Fubara appoints new VC for Rivers varsity". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
^ "Rivers State University | Ranking & Review". www.unirank.org. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
^ admin (1 July 2020). "RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY". Glimpse Nigeria. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
^ Azubuike, Victor (15 March 2017). "NUC directive: Rivers Assembly changes name of state University". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
^ "Nigeria's first Marine Engineering Centre of Excellence takes off at Rivers State University". www.shell.com.ng. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
^ ^a ^b "Rivers State University (RSU): Overview and Key Information - My School Portal Blog". 28 September 2024. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Faculty of Humanities – Rivers State University". Retrieved 4 November 2024.
^ "2023: Magnus Abe Urges Rivers People to Vote for Credible Candidate – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
^ "Encomium trails Dame Judith Amaechi @ 50". Vanguard News. 15 December 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
^ Itodo, Sunny Green (24 August 2023). "'Dude was ready to sacrifice it all for me' - Tonto Dikeh sad over Solidstar's mental health". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
^ "ED, Admin and Finance – North East Development Commission". North East Development Commission. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
^ Adedipe, Adeyinka (13 June 2023). "Obaseki swears in 15 new commissioners, pledges economic growth". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
^ "Data - Mary Uranta biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
^ David (28 October 2018). "Most Supportive First Lady of the Year: Justice Suzzette Nyesom-Wike". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
^ Mutsoli, Vivian (14 December 2020). "Nyesom Wike's biography and career: All the interesting details". Legit.ng. Retrieved 4 April 2022.

External links

Rivers State University of Science and Technology Archived 25 June 2024 at the Wayback Machine

[1] "Just in: Wike appoints Emir of Lafia Chancellor of Rivers State University". Vanguard News. 18 July 2019.

[2] "Rivers State University wins first NUGA 2022 gold as battle for medals thickens". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 22 March 2022. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2022.

[3] "About". www.rsu.edu.ng. Archived from the original on 24 May 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2021.

[4] Naku, Dennis (7 March 2025). "Fubara appoints new VC for Rivers varsity". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 10 March 2025.

[5] "Rivers State University | Ranking & Review". www.unirank.org. Retrieved 24 May 2021.

[6] (1 July 2020). "RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY". Glimpse Nigeria. Retrieved 3 June 2021.

[7] Azubuike, Victor (15 March 2017). "NUC directive: Rivers Assembly changes name of state University". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 28 February 2023.

[8] "Nigeria's first Marine Engineering Centre of Excellence takes off at Rivers State University". www.shell.com.ng. Retrieved 24 May 2021.

[:0-9] "Rivers State University (RSU): Overview and Key Information - My School Portal Blog". 28 September 2024. Retrieved 4 November 2024.

[:1-10] "Faculty of Humanities – Rivers State University". Retrieved 4 November 2024.

[11] "2023: Magnus Abe Urges Rivers People to Vote for Credible Candidate – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 21 July 2022.

[12] "Encomium trails Dame Judith Amaechi @ 50". Vanguard News. 15 December 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2021.

[13] Itodo, Sunny Green (24 August 2023). "'Dude was ready to sacrifice it all for me' - Tonto Dikeh sad over Solidstar's mental health". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 September 2023.

[nedc-14] "ED, Admin and Finance – North East Development Commission". North East Development Commission. Retrieved 8 January 2026.

[15] Adedipe, Adeyinka (13 June 2023). "Obaseki swears in 15 new commissioners, pledges economic growth". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 20 May 2024.

[16] "Data - Mary Uranta biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 21 July 2022.

[17] David (28 October 2018). "Most Supportive First Lady of the Year: Justice Suzzette Nyesom-Wike". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 21 July 2022.

[18] Mutsoli, Vivian (14 December 2020). "Nyesom Wike's biography and career: All the interesting details". Legit.ng. Retrieved 4 April 2022.

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Executive Council
Executive	Governor list Deputy Governor Attorney General Secretary to the State Government Chief of Staff
Judicial	High Court of Justice Chief Judge Customary Court of Appeal
Legislative	Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker Assembly constituencies
Ministries	Agriculture Budget and Economic Planning Chieftaincy and Community Affairs Commerce and Industry Culture and Tourism Education Energy and Natural Resources Employment Generation and Empowerment Environment Finance Health Housing Information and Communications Justice Lands and Survey Local Government Affairs Power Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Special Duties Sports Transport Urban Development Water Resources and Rural Development Women Affairs Works Youth Development
Agencies and parastatals	Rivers State Bureau on Public Procurement Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Agency Road Traffic Management Authority University of Science and Technology Rivers State Television Authority Rivers State Sustainable Development Agency Rivers State Polytechnic Internal Revenue Service Rivers State Newspaper Corporation Rivers State Microfinance Agency Housing and Property Development Authority Greater Port Harcourt City Development Authority College of Health Science and Technology Port Harcourt Polytechnic Rivers State University of Education Rivers State Broadcasting Corporation Agricultural Development Programme Universal Basic Education Board Senior Secondary Schools Board Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board Rivers State Waste Management Agency Rivers State Fire Service Economic Advisory Council Rivers State Police Tourism Development Agency
Commissions	Civil Service Commission Independent Electoral Commission Judicial Service Commission Local Government Service Commission
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