Who We Are

A Venue where discovery meets innovation, and knowledge converges with the world. Embark on a journey of exploration, research, and learning as we navigate the fascinating realms of geography, geo-informatics, and climatic sciences. Join us in unraveling the mysteries of our planet, understanding our environment, and shaping a sustainable future. We’re excited to have you as part of our vibrant academic community.

Our History

The history of the department dates back to the early 1940s as one of the first departments in the university. Before it became the Department of Geography, Geo-informatics and Climatic Sciences, the Department resided in the then Faculty of Arts. It was until 2011 that the department adopted the new name, under the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences [CAES].

Our story.

Our Strategic objectives
1. Promote the stature of the development at local, regional, national and international levels.
2. Enhance the scholarship in traditional and emerging scholarly areas that prepares scientifically competent and environmentally aware students.

3. Strengthen the quality of undergraduate and graduate programs by continuous review to equip students with high personal and professional skills.
4. To sustain and conduct trans-disciplinary research contributing to the advancement of geographical knowledge.
5. Enhance the intellectual and collegial atmosphere for discourse and contribution to international scholarship.
6. Enhance and optimize the use of information technology to improve teaching, learning, research and administration in the department and the university

Our Vision

To be a center of excellence in generating, management and transferring of geographical science knowledge to promote sustainable national and regional development

Our Mission

To advance high quality undergraduate and graduate education and training, pursue excellence in spatial science research and provide community outreach services to meet the national and international needs and contribute to sustainable development.

Our Priority Research Areas
1. Climate science, climate change and earth observation
2. Coupled human environment systems, demography and development
3. Disaster risk management and reduction
4. Urban and regional systems, transformations and sustainability