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In Nigeria, Choosing the right school for the right student at the most affordable and secure environment could be a daunting task.
This post is simply to "simplify" (Lol☺) things for the parent and the student. Kindly refer to my other posts to read up on more Nigerian Universities (private and public).
Brief History
Niger delta university, Wilberforce island, a public university founded in year 2000 by late Cheif DSP Alameiyeseigha(the then governor of Bayelsa state) is located in Bayelsa state in the southern part of Nigeria. The name of the school could be misleading (Niger Delta) giving the thought of a joint fellowship of the states in Niger Delta region.
On the contrary, the university is "state owned", which invariably means the state Bayelsa state government has the sole responsibility of funding (Lecturers/staff salaries inclusive) and running the affairs of the university.
AVAILABLE FACULTIES/COURSES OFFERED
At 16(year 2000 till date) the university has done impressively well rising from the unclassified category to one of the "much talked about" universities in Nigeria, generating buzz on social media and Inter-university academic completions..from the college of health sciences (CHS) to the Engineering faculty(recently representing the African region in the Petro Bowl competition to be held in Dubai in September 2016) , winning trophies and awards of excellence.
FACULTIES IN NDU
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Administration
Agriculture
Arts & Humanities
Education
Engineering, Environment & Technology
Law
Medical, Pharmaceutical & Health Sciences
Sciences
Social & Management Sciences
DEPARTMENTS AND COURSES OFFERED
» Accountancy/Finance/Accounting
» Adult Education
» Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
» Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology
» Banking and Finance (Mgt)
» Biochemistry
» Biological Science(s)
» Business Administration/Marketing
» Business Education
» Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering
» Chemistry
» Civil Engineering
» Crop Production Technology
» Curriculum and Instruction
» Economics
» Education and Political Science
» Education and Science
» Education and Social Science
» Education Arts
» Educational Management
» Electrical Engineering
» Electrical/Electronic Engineering
» English and Literary Studies
» English Language
» Fine Art/Fine and Applied Arts
» Fisheries Technology
» Geography
» Geology
» History and Diplomacy
» Hospitality And Tourism Management
» Industrial Education Technology
» Insurance
» Insurance and Actuarial Science
» Law
» Livestock Production Technology
» Marine Engineering
» Mathematics/Computer Science
» Mechanical Engineering
» Medicine and Surgery
» Nursing/Nursing Science
» Office And Information Management
» Personnel Management
» Petroleum Engineering
» Pharmacy
» Philosophy
» Physics
» Physics with Electronics
» Political Science
» Pure/Applied Chemistry
» Religious Studies
» Sociology and Anthropology
» Theatre Arts
» Vocational Industrial Education
SCHOOL FEES AND CHARGES
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Niger delta university had one of the most affordable school fees in Nigeria until recently 😢 .
Nevertheless I would do the honors of mentioning the EXACT school fees(past and present).
Kindly note that indegenes of the state do not pay tuition fees (only regular charges) hence thier fees are slightly lower.
As at 2014/2016 academic session
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Indigenes- NGN31,000
non- indigenes -NGN 51,000
Kindly note that NGN 10,000 is added(acceptance fee) amidst other charges on freshmen fees for all faculties
FACULTY OF PHARMACY
indigenes NGN 37,000
Non indegenes - 57,000
FACUTIES OF SOCIAL SCIENCE/MANAGEMENT, ARTS/HUMANITIES ,AGRICULTURE
Indigenes- between NGN27,000-31000
Non indigenes -- between NGN 47,000- 55,000.
MEDICINE/LAW
Indigenes -NGN 47,000
non indigenes - NGN 61-67000.
Affordable huh?
With the recent spate in prices of everything in Nigeria due to economic crises, THE SCHOOL FEES HAS BEEN INCREASED IN THE 2015/2016 academic session.
School fees are now charged from NGN 100,000 - 128,000 for freshman ( year one, acceptance fee of NGN 20,000 included), though the change did not affect old/returning students, students admitted from 2016 would have to pay with the new scheme.
ACCOMMODATION
Remarkably, the university has comfortable hostels for students who wish to stay on camp. Preference is giving to freshman and final year students. However Apartments are available for students who wish to stay off camp.
ACCOMODATION CHARGES
Hostel-
NGN 15,000 (Four or six persons per room depending on the size of the hostel), bed/pillow would be given, a locker would also be allocated along side your bedspace. Sporting and fitness activities are also available (Edifice hostel fitness gym), 24HOURS POWER SUPPLY also available.
Offcamp -
for those intending to stay off camp
1. Single rooms : between NGN35-50,000 a year.
2. Self contain : between NGN70- 140,000 Per year
3. I bed room apartments : between NGN 120-160,000 Per year.
--power supply also available off campus with electricity tariff ranging from NGN 500-1500.
MAJOR MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION/ PRICING
Tricycles (keke) are available within the school, Bikes are used within Wilberforce island, Amassoma, Buses/taxi's are used to leave the community to Yenagoa, the state
Capital (about 30km from the school)
PRICING
1. TRICYCLE --NGN 50
2. Bikes (Okada) -- NGN 50-70/Drop depending on distance
3. Buses (from state capital, Yenagoa to the school)
Big buses(over 40 seaters + "standers..lol) NGN50-100.
Coaster buses-- NGN 100-150
14 seated buses -- NGN 150-250
Taxies --NGN 250-400
RELIGIOUS FELLOWSHIPS/ GROUPS
For the religious folks
1. Salvation Ministries
2. Believers love world (Christ Embassy)
3. Reedemed Christian fellowship (RCF (students fellowship & non students churches)
4. Winners chapel
5. CASOR
6. Catholic churches (students fellowship & non students churches)
6. Omega fire ministries
7. Assemblies of God
7. NIFEST
8. Scripture Union (SU)
And all others too numerous to mention.
SECURITY
its safe to say that there is no guarantee on security (off and on campus) . nevertheless, Amassoma(Wilberforce island) is considerably safe with the presence of 1 police station and many state mobile police in patrol vans.
SOCIAL LIFE
Nightlife in Wilberforce island is not exactly exhilarating to say the least. A few karaoke bars, a few clubs/bars and many students hosted shows is all you get, No eatery presently just a hand full of "good restaurants".. But if your the type to eat "mama put" your in luck because the school has a major one called BEANS UP. There you get to eat to your satisfaction with as little as NGN50. So if you are looking for a great exhilarating social experience in a university.. You may have to think again.
Also only two (2) banks (1 branches)are available (Diamond & UBA bank) in the community ( Amassoma)..so if you are a bank loyalist..you should get ready to get either of the above bank accounts.
Alternatively, most students head to the capital city (Yenagoa) which is only 30minutes(NGN 100-400) by weekend for social activities, better purchases, and banking activities.
FINAL WORDS
After all said Niger Delta University (NDU) is a place for focused learning as there is little distractions 😀.
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