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Ritman University 2026/2027 Post UTME & DE Form is Out

Ritman University has announced the commencement of applications for admission into its NUC-approved undergraduate programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The institution stated that it offers a holistic academic experience that combines rigorous academic training with practical exposure aimed at preparing students for global competitiveness.

Available Faculties And Programmes

Faculty Of Allied Health Sciences

  • Public Health
  • Nursing Science
  • Radiography
  • Medical Laboratory Science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Human Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Information Technology and Health Informatics

Faculty Of Environmental Sciences

  • Architecture
  • Building
  • Estate Management
  • Surveying and Geo-Informatics
  • Environmental Management
  • Urban and Regional Planning

Faculty Of Computing

  • Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
  • Cyber Security
  • Software Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Information Communication Technology

Faculty Of Arts And Humanities

  • History and International Studies
  • English
  • Theatre Arts
  • Fine and Applied Arts

Faculty Of Social And Management Sciences

  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Sociology
  • Business Administration
  • Banking and Finance
  • Mass Communication
  • Political Science and Public Administration
  • Employment Relations and Human Resources Management

Faculty Of Natural And Applied Sciences

  • Microbiology
  • Chemistry
  • Industrial Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Animal and Environmental Biology
  • Botany and Biotechnology
  • Applied Geophysics
  • Medical Physics
  • Physics with Electronics
  • Mathematics

Admission Requirements

  • Candidates who meet the UTME and O’Level requirements are eligible to apply
  • Applicants who did not initially select Ritman University can still apply after completing a Change of Institution via JAMB
  • The university also accepts candidates into its JUPEB programme, which provides direct entry admission into 200 level

How To Apply

Interested candidates are to complete their application online via:

https://applicant.safapply.com/ritmanuniversity

Applicants are advised to ensure all details are correctly filled during registration to avoid disqualification.

Contact And Enquiries

  • Address: 104B Umuahia Road, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State
  • Phone: 08089835170
  • WhatsApp: 08068333919

Summary Of Key Details

Item Details
Institution Ritman University
Session 2026/2027 Academic Session
Programmes Allied Health, Computing, Sciences, Arts, Social Sciences
Application Portal https://applicant.safapply.com/ritmanuniversity
Entry Pathways UTME, Direct Entry, JUPEB
Contact 08089835170, 08068333919
Ritman University
Ritman University Opens Recruitment for Teaching and Non-Teaching Positions

Ritman University has announced job vacancies for suitably qualified candidates across teaching and non-teaching categories. The recruitment covers academic staff positions from Graduate Assistant to Professor, as well as senior and junior non-teaching roles across several departments and units of the university.

EducationNGR gathered that interested applicants are expected to study the requirements carefully and submit their applications within the stated timeframe, as incomplete or late submissions may not be considered.

Available Teaching Positions (Graduate Assistant to Professor)

Ritman University is inviting applications for academic staff across the following departments:

  • Accounting

  • Animal and Environmental Biology

  • Applied Geophysics

  • Architecture

  • Banking and Finance

  • Biochemistry

  • Botany and Biotechnology

  • Building

  • Business Administration

  • Chemistry

  • Computer Science

  • Cyber Security

  • Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

  • Economics

  • Employment Relations and Human Resource Management

  • English

  • Environmental Management

  • Estate Management

  • Fine and Applied Arts

  • History and International Studies

  • Human Nutrition and Dietetics

  • Information Communication and Technology

  • Industrial Chemistry

  • Information Technology and Health Informatics

  • Mass Communication

  • Mathematics

  • Medical Laboratory Science

  • Medical Physics

  • Microbiology

  • Nursing Science

  • Physics with Electronics

  • Physiotherapy

  • Political Science and Public Administration

  • Public Health

  • Radiography

  • Sociology

  • Software Engineering

  • Surveying and Geo-informatics

  • Theatre Arts

These vacancies are open to qualified candidates seeking academic appointments ranging from Graduate Assistant to Professor, depending on qualifications and experience.

Available Non-Teaching Positions (Senior and Junior Cadre)

The university also listed a wide range of non-teaching vacancies across administration, finance, works, ICT, health services, security, and library services. The positions include:

  • Bursar

  • Senior Accountant

  • Accountant I

  • Accountant II

  • Senior Finance Assistant

  • Finance Assistant I

  • Higher Stores Officer

  • Stores Officer

  • Senior Legal Officer

  • Principal Academic Planning Officer

  • Academic Planning Officer II

  • Engineer II

  • Higher Works Superintendent

  • Assistant Works Superintendent

  • Motor Driver / Mechanic

  • Senior Printer

  • Printer

  • Senior Coach

  • Coach II

  • Principal Public Relations Officer

  • Senior Public Relations Officer

  • Administrative Officer

  • Administrative Assistant

  • Senior Registry Assistant

  • Registry Assistant I

  • Registry Assistant II

  • Registry Assistant III

  • Senior Office Assistant

  • Office Assistant I

  • Porter I

  • Porter II

  • Higher Library Officer

  • Library Officer

  • Bindery Assistant I

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist II

  • Senior Medical Officer I

  • Medical Officer II

  • Pharmacist

  • Nursing Officer II

  • Computer Operator

  • Programmer I / System Analyst I

  • Programmer II / System Analyst II

  • Security Officer II

  • Technologist I

  • Technologist II

Method of Application

Applicants are required to complete documentation through the university’s official jobs portal.

In addition, written applications should be addressed and submitted to:

The Registrar,
Ritman University,
P.O. Box 1321,
Ikot Ekpene,
Akwa Ibom State.

Both online documentation and written submissions are required for a complete application.

General Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Be between 18 and 50 years of age

  • Possess relevant academic or professional qualifications for the position applied for

  • Demonstrate appropriate competencies, skills, and orientation

  • Present a valid National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate or exemption, where applicable

Application Deadline

The closing date for the receipt of applications is four (4) weeks from the date of publication. EducationNGR also learnt that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further stages of the recruitment process.

Interested applicants are advised to submit their applications early and ensure that all required details are correctly provided.

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Meet Ritman University New VC – Prof. Akan Bassey Williams

Ritman University Appoints Professor Akan Bassey Williams as Vice-Chancellor

Introducing Professor Akan Bassey Williams

Professor Akan Bassey Williams was born on 16 February 1970 in Calabar, Cross River State. He hails from Itoko, Ibesikpo, in the Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

He began his education at Primary School, Fosbery Road, Calabar, and later attended Lutheran High School, Obot Idim, Ibesikpo, in 1981. There, he completed his secondary education in 1986 as the School’s Senior Prefect.

 

 

Professor Williams holds a B.Sc. in Chemistry from the University of Calabar (1991), an M.Sc. in Petroleum Chemistry from the University of Port Harcourt (2001), and a Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry from Covenant University (2011).

He has completed 21 Coursera certifications, along with several others from the Virtual Institute for Capacity Building in Higher Education (VICBHE), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Academy, and the HAQAA2 MOOC Series on quality assurance in African higher education.

Academic Career and Experience

Professor Williams began his university teaching career at the University of Uyo before joining Covenant University as an Assistant Lecturer on 1 September 2004. He steadily rose through the ranks and was promoted to full Professor of Chemistry in December 2017, effective from 1 January 2018.

Specialising in Analytical and Environmental Chemistry, he has been part of the Nigerian university system for over 23 years. At Covenant University, he served as Director of the Central Instrumentation Research Facility (CUCIRF), Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies, and Chairman of the Committee of Deans. He was also Acting Vice-Chancellor and later Deputy Vice-Chancellor before being appointed as the sixth Vice-Chancellor in 2020.

His leadership roles include Head of the Department of Chemistry, Director of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, Director of Academic Planning, and Dean of Students. He chaired the Senate Business Committee for three years and has led or participated in about 25 standing and ad hoc committees.

Professional Engagement and Recognition

Professor Williams has been an External Examiner and professorial assessor for universities both in Nigeria and abroad, including the University of Johannesburg, the University of Fort Hare in South Africa, the University of Sierra Leone, Bharathiar University, and the University of Madras in India.

He is a Fellow of the Chemical Society of Nigeria and the Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria. He also holds membership with the Royal Society of Chemistry and the American Chemical Society. Formerly Chairman of the Chemical Society of Nigeria, Ogun State Chapter, he has contributed to accreditation exercises and student mentorship programmes across many universities.

His research focuses on tracking persistent organic pollutants in the environment and using biological materials for environmental clean-up. He has supervised several Master’s dissertations and five Ph.D. theses. As a public speaker and Chief Orator at Covenant University, he has delivered lectures and speeches at academic and community events across Nigeria and beyond.

Professor Williams has published over 110 papers in international journals, encyclopaedias, and conference proceedings. He remains active in various research groups and regularly attends academic conferences and workshops.

Awards and Service

Among his many honours are awards for excellence in leadership and training, including recognition as the Best Former Vice-Chancellor at VICBHE modules on Artificial Intelligence in higher education and grant proposal writing. The Ibesikpo Union and Clan Council of Ibesikpo Kingdom also presented him with an Award of Leadership Excellence.

He serves on the Board of Trustees of Book Aid for Africa (BAFA). Beyond academia, Professor Williams has been active in ministry, serving as a Deacon in the Living Faith Church Worldwide from 2001 to 2008 and as a Pastor since 2009 in several capacities. He has also taught at the Word of Faith Bible Institute (WOFBI) at all levels.

He is married to Deaconess Lifted Williams, and they have two sons, Divine and Dominion.