Chemistry is a foundation discipline in the Sciences. It deals with the nature and properties of matter and the principles governing the interactions within and between them. It thus provides the basis for understanding chemical processes and for developing new products from existing ones. Chemistry as a science is an essential pivot to science and technological development and therefore of national growth and attendant contribution to human welfare, health and progress. A difficulty often encountered is to know how to apply the information obtained and the theoretical concepts learnt in solving chemical problems. The programmes are aimed to solve this problem.

The degree programmes are planned to present chemistry in a clear, down to earth manner that emphasizes the general principles of chemistry and blend this with practical examples which can be applied for human benefits or harm and assure our graduates employment opportunities or an environment whereby they could be creative, innovative and seek self-employment. The Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry options aim at training manpower capable of:

i. translating into practical use the knowledge and understanding of chemistry with special reference to health, industry, mines and power, transport, science and technology;

ii. devising chemical processes for the conversion of available materials into more desirable ones. For example, converting available minerals, animal and vegetable matter into industrial raw materials;

iii. teaching chemistry competently in schools and polytechnics with inspiring knowledge of the theoretical principles and laboratory skills;

iv. advancing the frontiers of knowledge in chemistry through teaching and research.