Delta State University of Science and Technology

The Delta State University of Science and Technology is a Public University in Ozoro, Delta State.[1]

Delta State University of Science and Technology
Former names
Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro
MottoInnovation and Creativity
TypePublic
Established2021
Vice-ChancellorProf Jacob Snapps Oboreh
Location, ,
Nigeria

CampusCampus 1 and Campus 2
Websitewww.dspz.edu.ng
Delta State University of Science and Technology Ozoro

The university is set to offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses covering seven faculties: Agriculture, Science, Earth Science, Engineering, Environmental science, Information technology and Management technology.

History

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The Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro was first established as a college of Agriculture which was turned into a Polytechnic on January 1, 2002, by law during the administration of James Ibori.[2]

In January 2021, Governor Ifeanyi A Okowa of Delta State announced plans to convert Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro and two other schools into a full-fledged University, the bills had its first reading during plenary at the Delta State House of Assembly on the 28th day of January 2021.[3]

In February 2021, the bill were passed into law after going through the house committee on Education.[4]

While signing the bill which was passed by the State House 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."[5]

Faculties/Departments

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Faculties

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Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "NUC approves upgrade of three institutions in Delta to varsities". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-03-27. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
  2. ^ "About Delta State Polytechnic Ozoro". www.dspz.edu.ng. Retrieved 2020-09-05.
  3. ^ "Delta Govt Moves To Upgrade 3 Institutions To Universities". Leadership News - Nigeria News, Breaking News, Politics and more. 2021-01-26. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
  4. ^ "Assembly passes bills for establishment of three new Universities in Delta". Vanguard News. 2021-02-23. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
  5. ^ "Okowa signs bills establishing three universities in Delta". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-02-27. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
  6. ^ "Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro". Campus Lead. 2022-03-13. Retrieved 2022-03-25.