NDU shut down over protest

The Niger Delta University (NDU) was yesterday shut down by the management following a violent protest by the students.

This followed the new decision of the management on the pass mark required for them to graduate from the institution.

It was learnt that the students who were mainly final year students made up of a section of the Faculty of Engineering are demanding a change to the new decision by the management.

 

ABOUT NDU

Niger Delta University (NDU) located in Wilberforce Island Bayelsa State in Nigeria is a Bayelsa State Government funded university. It was established in 2000 by Chief DSP Alamieseigha, then governor of Bayelsa state. It currently has two main campuses, one situated in the state capital, Yenagoa, which contains the law faculty and the other in Amassoma. Niger delta university has come a long way since its establishment and ranks naming the 50 best universities in Nigeria. Its main campus in Amassima is currently situated in its temporary site, with work on the permanent site at an ongoing stage. The university offers a unique opportunity for students to acquire qualitative education at Bachelor, Masters and PhD levels. It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities. It is accredited and recognized by the National Universities Commission (NUC)