The southern Atlantic university Uyo has opened its gate to fresh qualified students willing to acquire sound tertiary education
The founder and chancellor of the university Pastor Bassey James who announced this at the formal dedication and official inauguration of the varsity said the institution is already working on affiliation with six international universities after the successful visit of the National university commissions officials to the institution recently.
He said that the preparation done by the varsity in ensuring top-notch education and training of students is such that it will take only three years for the institution to emerge at the tops and become an international study center.
He pointed out that the university underwent rigorous inspections from the NUC officials on various occasions to ascertain their level of preparedness stressing that everything is set to begin the admission of students and studies.
Also speaking at the occasion of the dedication and inauguration of the institution, the chairman governing council, Senator Ita Enàng said “we are not here for competition with any institution but to compliment other good institutions and make a marked difference in moulding youths for future”
Senator Enàng maintained that the institution is opened to all Nigerians and International students stressing that its facilities, accessibility and security remains unparalleled.
He expressed deep seated gratitude grateful to the federal government led by President Bola Tinubu, the federal Ministry of education and the Àkwa ibom state government for the enabling environment for the institution to thrive
On his own, a former Vice Chancellor of University of Uyo, Prof Hogan Akpan Ekpo said the citing of the university and it’s impact of the investment will be unimaginable in few years to come.
According to him, “Students from here will make hey in the society and occupy various important positions, education is a leveler.
He said the citing of the university have addressed poverty, education and many others .
Ekpo said a good university is known for good linkages with international institutions and we are glad to hear that six university is set to link up with the university.
The Vice chancellor of the Institution Prof Ephraim Edem expressed deep-seated gratitude to God for ensuring the emergence of the first university in Ibibio land. Stressing that all necessary approval and certification has been obtained
We are poised to become a hub for academic excellence; offering a wide range of undergraduate programmes designed to meet global standards and market demands.
According to the Vice Chancellor, the approved courses include; B.Sc. Accounting, B.Sc. Business Administration, B.Sc. Hospitality & Tourism Management, B.Sc. Criminology and Security Studies.
Others are; B.Sc. Political Science, B.Sc. Petroleum Science, B.Sc. International Relations/Diplomacy, B.Sc. Economics, B.Sc. Information/Communication Technology, B.Sc. Microbiology, B.Sc. Physics with Electronics, B.Sc. Computer Science, B.Sc. Software Engineering and B.Sc. Cyber Security
He added that the university was birthed with a vision to provide quality education rooted in discipline, innovation, and moral values, while equipping students with practical skills to compete on a global scale
The Vice Chancellor also highlighted that the university will be affordable to all Nigerians irrespective of the topnotch academics and conducive learning environment.
He highlighted that academic activities will commence in few weeks as registration is ongoing, “.we will lead with difference, our graduates will go with appropriate skills to become employers of labor, this is a landmark investment for the future”
Prof Innocent Victor Modo, Chairman project Implementation Committee hailed the varsity founder’s courage and dedication in ensuring the successful kicking off of the university
According to him, “We have had two major visitations that the NUC officials acknowledged that we have adequate facilities on ground. All the facilities are intact with over 26 classrooms for students ready to start with studies
The university is accessible to the world with the proximity to the airport and dual carriage way leading into the city.
