By Rachael Okechi
The Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah has identified the five key unprecedented developmental achievements in the Enugu State University of Science of Technology, ESUT in less than two years under the Vice Chancellorship of Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, ESUT Monitor Newspaper can report.
The Governor, who is the Visitor of the University, enumerated five key laudable achievements recorded by the Vice Chancellor describing them as “unprecedented bold investments in education”
“I am glad that the leadership and administration of ESUT is already moving in the right direction as evidenced by its achievements over the last year, especially the following: The successful re-accreditation of the college of medicine, the successful re-accreditation of the college of laboratory sciences, the recent digitalisation of the school’s students’ records, the continued installation of critical broadband infrastructure to ensure reliable internet and extensive upgrade of the school’s infrastructure including the refurbishment of 4 major faculty buildings.
“These current advancements, as well as those we plan to undertake soon, are unprecedented bold investments in education,” the Governor said during the 19th Convocation ceremony of the institution
While congratulating the graduands for their academic triumph in ESUT, he however admonished them top know that their certificates are not the end product of their learning voyage
“My sincere congratulations to all the 9,017 graduating students, your presence in this exclusive fold is evident that you have been deemed worthy in character and learning to receive the seal of approval of a reputable school like the Enugu State University of Science and Technology. Beyond being a testament to your intellectual acumen, your success in earning your respective degrees indicates your diligence and perseverance since a university degree course is more akin to a marathon than a 100m dash.
“However, it is also critical to point out to you that this is not the end but rather the beginning. Ahead of you still lies most of life’s winding road with its emotional “hills and valleys”. Yes, I must tell you that life will most likely still throw at you all many twists and challenges which you must surmount if you must reach those ambitious personal objectives you have, no doubt, set for yourselves.”
The governor noted that in realization of his set targets in education, the government will be spending close to 30% of its 2024 budget on education. Which is well above the 15-25% recommended by international development agencies.
He described education as the magic key that will ensure that every citizen is given a fair chance at life.
