Department of History and Diplomacy

The History and Diplomacy programme is intended to equip students with the ability to grasp the essential elements of problems and to place them within a time perspective to achieve a balanced view, thus inculcating in them the ability to be analytic in their reaction to
the issues of life, and the habit of seeking to reach balanced and considered judgments.

Give students a broad understanding of the history and historiography of Niger Delta within the context of Nigerian history and historiography;

* Sharpen students’ appreciation of Nigerian history and historiography anchored on African history and historiography, and thereby gain informed knowledge;

* Make students gain greater appreciation of the historical forces and developments which produced the contemporary global system and which continue to shape international relations;

* Enhance students’ capacity to acquire critical and analytical skill characterized by balanced judgment required for employment, self-employment, and leadership positions in the public and private sectors of the Nigerian and global economy;

* Inculcate in the students love of learning and a mental perspective which will enable them to deal with the increasingly complex problems of our society and prepare them to operate on a more encompassing level even outside their discipline.