Prof. Ozioma A. Ekpete
Dean, Natural and Applied Science
FICCON, MCSN, MOWSDW
Natural and Applied Sciences
Dean’s Profile
Past Deans
Departments
Staff Profile
Admission Requirements
Natural and Applied Sciences
Introductory Note on the Faculty
The Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences started at the inception of the College of Education in January 1971 with the 3-year Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes in Biology, Chemistry, Human Kinetics, Mathematics and Physics. The Department of Integrated Science had existed as a unit of Primary Education at the St. John’s Campus of the College but was transferred to the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences during the 1985/1986 session as full-fledged Department. During the 2003/2004 session Computer Science was established in the Faculty bringing up the number to seven (7) Departments. With the upgrading of the institution to a degree awarding status in 1980, the Faculty began the Bachelor of Education (B.ED.) degree programmes in various Departments in May 28, 1982 as the College matriculated the pioneer students in affiliation with the University of Ibadan. In 2009 when the University became autonomous, the name was changed from Rivers State College of Education, first to Rivers State University of Education and later to Ignatius Ajuru University of Education. The change brought about structural changes. In consonance with the new status, the Faculty also metamorphosed from Faculty of Science to Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences to accommodate new programmes.
Philosophy
The philosophy of the faculty is to produce graduates that are motivated and knowledgeable and sound in their chosen areas of science. We encourage our students to be confident and not to compromise integrity but provide change for a global society.
Motto
The motto of the University, which states Science and professionalism is a call on the members of the University community, to progressively contribute their best to the growth and development, first of their immediate community, Rivers State and Nigeria at large.
Vision
The Faculty adopts the vision of the University: – to engender, sustain and refine through all foreseeable educational futures for humanity, or dependable supply of suitably prepared scientific manpower stock. Accordingly, the Faculty trains its students in the sciences and also encourages inter-disciplinary approach by introducing compulsory Faculty foundation courses to cover each of the academic disciplines in the Faculty.
Mission
The mission of the Faculty is to create, preserve and communicate scientific knowledge and techniques of each academic discipline to improve teaching, learning and research for the benefit of the society.
Dean’s Profile
Prof. Polycap Chinedum Obasi
Academic and Professional Qualifications
- Community Primary School Umuopara Nguru Mbaise Imo State, Nigeria.
- Secondary Technical School Afara- Ukwu Umuahia Abia State, Nigeria.
- Emekuku High School Emekuku, Owerri
- Federal University of Technology, Owerri
- University of Ibadan, Nigeria
- First School Leaving Certificate (Credit), 1976
- West African School Certificate (2nd Division),1983
- B. Agric. Tech. (Agric. Econs. and Extension) (Second Class (Hons.) Upper Division, 1989
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Agric. Economics, 1991
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.), 2000
Past Deans
Headship of the Faculty
From 2009 till date, the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences has been effectively headed by visionary leaders who in various ways contributed to the achievements recorded over the years. There have been Five (5) substantive Deans and One (1) that served in an acting capacity.
Deans of Faculty of NAS from 2008-2022
| S/NO | Name | Period | Department |
| 1 | Prof. Rosemund D. Green-Osahogulu | 2002-2008 | Integrated Science |
| 2 | Prof. Lawanson A. Briggs | 2008-2010 | H.K.H.S.E |
| 3 | Prof. Jane A. Onwugbuta-Enyi | 2010-2015 | Biology |
| 4 | Dr. Fayeofori G. Bob-Manuel (Ag. Dean) | 2015 | Biology |
| 5 | Prof. Kemka H. Ogbonda | 2015-2019 | Biology |
| 6 | Prof. Jane A. Onwugbuta-Enyi | 2019-2021 | Biology |
| 7 | Prof. Ozioma A. Ekpete | 2021-Date | Chemistry |
Departments
Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology
Forestry and Wildlife Technology
Staff Profile
|
S/N |
Name |
Designation |
Office |
|
1 |
Prof. Ozioma A. Ekpete |
Dean |
Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences |
|
2 |
Dr. LeBari B. Gbeleoh |
Associate Dean |
Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences |
|
3 |
Dr. Okorinama A. Wokoma |
Ag. HOD |
Biology |
|
4 |
Dr. Friday. Kpee |
Ag. HOD |
Chemistry |
|
5 |
Dr. Constance I. Amannah |
Ag. HOD |
Computer Sciences |
|
6 |
Dr. Comfort Elechi |
Ag. HOD |
Human Kinetics and Health Education |
|
7 |
Dr. Wisdom. J. Owo |
Ag. HOD |
Integrated Science |
|
8 |
Dr. Nduka Wonu |
Ag. HOD |
Mathematics/Statistics |
|
9 |
Dr. O. L. Gbarator |
Ag. HOD |
Physics |
Academic Staff Strength and, Student Enrolment
From 2009 when the Rivers State University of Education (now Ignatius Ajuru University of Education) became autonomous till Date, the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences have grown both in the quality and size of programmes, and student population. From the initial 1,184 students at inception, the faculty currently has a student population of 3,697 which includes fulltime undergraduate students and post graduate students (PhD, MSc, and PGD programmes) change here
Admission Requirements