Godfrey Okoye University

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GOU University Main Gate, Thinkers Corner, Enugu
GOU Campus, Thinkers Corner, Enugu
Gate to GOU farm, permanent site, Ugwuomo Nike
Chief Nwobodo Library at GOU, Thinkers Corner, Enugu
Gate to GOU Campus, permanent site, Ugwuomo Nike
Lake at GOU, permanent site, Ugwuomo Nike

Godfrey Okoye University (GO University) was founded in 2009 by Very Reverend Father Professor Dr. Christian Anieke for the Catholic Diocese of Enugu.[1] The university, which got its operational licence on 3 November 2009 from the National Universities Commission (NUC), belongs to the Catholic Diocese of Enugu in Nigeria. It is the first university owned by a Catholic Diocese in Africa.

In 2009 the University started off with 215 Students [2] and admitted 1,200 Students by the end of 2012.[3]

On 1 December 2013, GOU commenced a week-long programme of activities to celebrate its maiden convocation. 100 students were awarded to bachelor's degrees during the final ceremony on 7 December 2013.[4] GOU is a member of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVC).[5]

Philosophy

The philosophy of GOU is based on the nature of the human person as a social and a dialogue seeking being. From this point of view, the university understands education as a dialogical process of acquisition and dissemination of knowledge.

Faculties and courses

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Faculty of Management and Social Sciences Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences Faculty of Education Faculty of Arts
Accounting Biochemistry Biology Education Music
Banking and Finance Biology Business education English and Literature Studies
Economics Biotechnology Chemistry Education
International Relations Chemistry Economics Education
Management Computer Science English/Literary Studies Education
Marketing Geography and Environmental Management History Education
Mass Communication Geology and Mining Mathematics Education
Philosophy Industrial Chemistry Physics Education
Political Science Industrial Physics Politic
Psychology Mathematics Social Studies Education
Sociology Microbiology
Public Administration Physics with Electronics
Religious Studies Statistics and Demography
Architecture and Design

Partner Universities and Cooperations

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Library

The library provides the full range of resources needed to support the academic life of a modern university. The latest change iis the complete updating of its electronic library in 2013 thanks to a donation from the National Information Technology Development Agency.[9] The project included fifteen desktop computers, server, printers, scanner and satellite internet linkage, as well as supporting furniture, air conditioning and fans, solar power system and backup generator. Enhanced IT facilities provide an expanded range of research materials. Students and staff have access to more than 6,000 international journals, many with complete backfiles, and more than 40,000 ebooks. The library’s server has the capacity to host a complete integrated library system, including a full online public access catalogue. Despite the value of online resources, printed materials retain their critical importance of the library's resources.

The librarians provide a full range of assistance to members of the university community in the use of these materials, from general reference services to assistance in using online resources, photocopying and printing services.

A General Studies course on use of the Library is required for all first year students, covering the traditional contents of such courses, as well as advanced internet research and legal and ethical issues of using information sources.

Radio Station

GO Uni Radio – The Heartbeat of Dialogue

On 27 October 2014 the radio station for the Mass Communication Department of Godfrey Okoye University was formally commissioned by Prof. Armstrong Idachaba, Director of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). GO Uni Radio 106.9fm is situated and broadcasts live and via Internet from their studios at Godfrey Okoye University, Thinkers Corner, Enugu.

References

  1. ↑ Why Enugu Catholic Diocese Began University Prof. Anieke, V. C. nigerianbestforum.com, 15. September 2010
  2. ↑ THE 2011/2012 Recommended Student Enrolment in Nigerian Universities National Universities Commission (NUC)
  3. ↑ Why I made laptop compulsory for students, by Prof. Anieke founder, GOU By SAM OTTI, Sun News, 11 June 2013
  4. ↑ First Convocation Celebration Monday Bulletin NUC (National Universities Commission), 23 December 2013
  5. ↑ Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVC)
  6. ↑ Approved Academic Programmes of Nigerian Universities National Universities Commission (NUC), 4 January 2012
  7. ↑ Faculties & Departments Godfrey Okoye University
  8. ↑ Collaboration with Other Universities and Institutes Godfrey Okoye Universität
  9. ↑ The National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA

External links

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