FUOTUOKE Announces New Appointments and Establishment of Two New Faculties; The Federal University Otuoke (FUOTUOKE) has announced key academic appointments and the establishment of two new faculties following the approval of the University Senate at its recent meeting.
1. New Appointments
The University Senate has approved the following new leadership appointments within the institution:
- Prof. Dennis Oju Allagoa – Provost, College of Medical Sciences
- Prof. Joshua Charles Isirima – Dean, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences
- Prof. Kosioma Eli Owede – Director, Centre for Niger Delta Studies and Sustainability
These appointments reflect the university’s commitment to academic excellence, effective leadership, and sustainable institutional growth.
2. Establishment of New Faculties
In a major development, the Senate also approved the creation of two new faculties, increasing the total number of faculties in the university from thirteen (13) to fifteen (15).
Newly Established Faculties:
- Faculty of Computing
- Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences
Existing Faculties at FUOTUOKE
The University now comprises the following faculties:
- Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Faculty of Management Sciences
- Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science
- Faculty of Nursing Sciences
- Faculty of Computing (new)
- Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences (new)
Conclusion
The recent Senate decisions mark a significant step in the continued growth and diversification of academic programs at Federal University Otuoke (FUOTUOKE).
The university remains committed to providing world-class education, research opportunities, and sustainable development through innovative academic leadership.
Signed:
Andabi Amangi-Edomo
Registrar, Federal University Otuoke
