The Information and Communication Technology Centre (ICTC) started as Computer Department under the Centre for Special Projects (CSP) in 1980. The department developed into a Computer Centre in line with the increasing utilization of computer technologies in the development process worldwide. The name of the Centre was subsequently changed from Computer Centre to Information Technology Centre and was recently renamed Information and Communications Technology Centre (ICTC) in 2019 due to its numerous ICT related engagements.
ICTC has IT infrastructure to serve as an electronic test center. Its facilities have a seating capacity for 800 candidates at a time. The Centre has a 375kva standby generator to ensure uninterrupted power supply for its operations, especially during examination sessions. There are fifty-eight MTN Wi-Fi hotspots spread all over the University Campus to provide internet access to staff, students and other stakeholders. The ICTC also benefited from the National Information Technology Development Agency (NIDTA) Project of Campus wide area wireless network. However, the University was not impacted by the project due to the incompletion of the contract as well as changes in administration in NIDTA.
Engr. Professor Sunny Orike, the current and 8th Director of ICTC was appointed on Monday, 17th March, 2025. He is the first Professor of Computer Engineering (with special interest in Artificial Intelligence) in Rivers State University. He was the Deputy Director of the Centre from 28th March 2022 to 17th March 2025, the pioneer Ag. Head of the restarted Department of Computer Engineering (2018 – 2022) and former Ag. Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering (2015 – 2018). He is an enthusiastic, articulate, focused, self-motivated, goal-oriented and excellence-driven Engineer, with vast experience spanning across teaching, administration, research and development. He is an active member of the following professional bodies: Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Computer Professionals (Registration Council) of Nigeria (CPN), Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), British Computer Society (BCS), Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineers (IEEE), International Association of Engineers (IAENG).
He is the Immediate Past Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Omoku Branch from 2022 to 2024, after serving as the Vice Chairman from 2019 to 2022.
NAME | POSITION | TENURE |
Dr. C. O. Angaye | Ag. Head of Department | 1980-1983 |
Dr. J. Wilk | Ag. Director | 1983 |
Prof. S. I. Nwankwo | Director | 1991-2002 |
Prof. J. C. Chinwah | Director | 2002-2007 |
Prof. S. A. Braide | Director | 2007-2018 |
Prof. C. Israel-Cookey | Director | 2019-2022 |
Prof. I. Zeb-Obipi | Director | 2022-2025 |
OUR MISSION
To facilitate world-leading research, teaching and learning through the provision of quality and sustainable ICT solutions and services to meet the aspiration of the University community.
OUR VISION
To become a dynamic world-class ICT Centre, powering creativity and innovation within and outside the University.
OUR OBJECTIVES
Coordinate the operations and administration of the University online processes, including students’ admission, registration, fees payment, result production, hostel accommodation allocation and production of transcripts, among others.
Provide training programmes on computer, information and communication technology to students, staff and the public.
Manage internet services across the University.
Develop and maintain information and technology systems and infrastructure such as emails for students and staff.
Encourage and undertake research and development in the area of information and communication technology.
CORE VALUES
PROFILE OF CURRENT DIRECTOR
PROSPECTS OF THE CENTRE
To handle advanced training such as CISCO, Programming languages etc
To develop programmes and solutions in order to solve the IT needs and challenges of the state
Internet access for the entire university community – offices, hostels etc.
Name | Rank | Area Of Specialisation | |
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Engr. Prof. Sunny Orike | Professor/Director | Artificial Intelligence | orike.sunny@ust.edu.ng |
Dr Donald S. Ene | Senior Technologist/Deputy Director | Networks | donald.ene@ust.edu.ng |
Amachree, Abiye | Accountant | ||
Ochomma, Queenette Chinwendu | Assistant Chief System Analyst | system analysis/ IT Service Management | ochomma.queenette@ust.edu.ng |
Opuwari, Macauley Victor | Principal System Analyst/Programmer | Networks and System Analysis | opuwari.macauley@ust.edu.ng |
Nwideewi, Nule Waaka | Principal System Analyst/Programmer | System Analysis | nule.nwideewi@ust.edu.ng |
Dunmoye, Burabari | Principal System Analyst/Programmer | System Analysis | burabari.ueh-kabari@ust.edu.ng |
Ossai, Iyaye | Principal System Analyst/Programmer | System Analysis | iyaye@ust.edu.ng |
Lenu, Godwin Fred | Senior Technologist | Networks | godwin.lenu@ust.edu.ng |
Davies, Emmanuel Ibiso | Senior Technologist | ibiso.davies@ust.edu.ng | |
Kpobe, Baridura Mimi | Senior Technologist | baridura.kpobe@ust.edu.ng | |
Bibi, Nornubari Albert | Senior Technologist | Networks | nornubari.bibi@ust.edu.ng |
Ayozie, Ikechukwu | Senior System Analyst | Engineering | ikechukwu.ayozie@ust.edu.ng |
Akpan, Frank Aniefiok | System Analyst 1 | UI/UX Designer | frank.akpan@ust.edu.ng |
Onu, Wene | Technologist I | UI/UX Software/ Hardware | nwene.onu@ust.edu.ng |
Onwuka, Chuka Emmanuel | Computer Programmer | Graphic Design | onwukachuka@gmail.com |
Mini, Henry Amobi | System Analyst/Programmer I | ||
Chukwuigwe, Chigoziri | System Analyst/Programmer II | Networking | chukuigwe.chigoziri@ust.edu.ng |
Nwali, Ifeanyi Robert | System Analyst/Programmer II | lilrobert4real@gmail.com | |
Ichenwo, Chisom | System Analyst/Programmer II | ||
Chuku, Ngozi Ann | System Analyst/Programmer II | ngozi-chukwu@ust.edu.ng | |
Nwamae, Believe B. | Technologist II | believe.nwamae@ust.edu.ng | |
Ekegwu, Godson Kennedy | Technologist II | godson.ekegwu1@ust.edu.ng | |
Jamabo, Pelebo | Technologist II | pelebo.jamabo@ust.edu.ng | |
Alete-Omoni, Ogbonda Chimele | Technologist II | Database | ogbonda.alete-omoni@ust.edu.ng |
Omubo-Pepple, Reginald Abarasi | Technologist II | reginald.omubo-pepple@ust.edu.ng | |
Endeley, David Mafany | Technologist II | mafany.endeley@ust.edu.ng | |
Ekine, Onengiyeofori | Technologist II | onengiyeofori.ekine@ust.edu.ng | |
Omunakwe, Hope Eruchi | Confidential Secretary | hope.omunakwe@ust.edu.ng | |
Fredrick, Queen Ijeoma | Administrative Officer I | Ijeoma.fredrick@ust.edu.ng | |
Ezekwu, Mercy | Administrative Officer I | mercy4royalty@gmail.com | |
Orlunga Noble B. | Administrative Offier II | Political Science | orlunga001@gmail.com |
Osarokote, Rollins Njujuma | Higher Executive Officer (Accounts) | njujzoe@gmail.com | |
David, Beauty Nengi | Administration Officer II | Administration & Finance | nengi.david@ust.edu.ng |
Bekwe, Beauty | Administration Officer II | beauty.bekwe@ust.edu.ng | |
Orji, Goodluck Emmanuel | Clerical Officer | goodluckorji001@gmail.com | |
Igbani, Stella | Clerical Officer | ||
Ebekwu, Amezhi Shirley | Clerical Officer | ||
Amadioha, Anele U. | Director's Orderly | ||
Iyaye, Fiberesima | Director's Driver | ||
Idaye, Cleverson | Plant Operator | ||
Jonah, Onyekaozuru Rosemary | Cleaner | ||
Nwobia, Rosemary | Cleaner |