Founded in 2000, Niger Delta University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Niger Delta University (NDU) is a coeducational Nigerian higher education institution. Niger Delta University (NDU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. NDU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.