…This Is Just The Begining Of Greater Accomplishments – Provost

By Amaechi Agbo

Enugu – The Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, has continued to maintain its dominance in academic spheres within and outside the Enugu State and South East region as the First State-owned university in Nigeria on Friday emerged winner of the 2024 042 Debate.

The 042 Debate was organised by the Enugu State Government in conjunction with Zenith Bank.

For emerging winners, ESUT, represented by the College of Medicine Students, ESUMSA, showed grit and stoicism as they defeated their counterparts from other universities.

This triumph has further signposted the significant steps taking by the current management of the university led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie in repositioning the citadel and promoting academic excellence.

Meanwhile, the Provost of ESUT College of Medicine, Professor Uchenna Ekwochi has described the triumph as a testament of dedication of students and staff as well as investment in the college by the university management.

Prof Ekwochi in phone interview told ESUT Monitor that the victory is the begining of greater things to come from the College and indeed Edit generally.

“It’s a tremendous honor to see our university, college, recognized for their investments in the College of Medicine. This achievement is a testament to the effectiveness of Governor Peter Mba’s education initiatives, prioritizing education and health in the state budget. It’s thrilling to witness our students excel in debate tournaments, demonstrating that ESUT is truly making a positive impact.

“I’m overjoyed and proud of our students and teachers who have worked tirelessly to achieve this success. Their hard work and dedication reflect the high standards of ESUT, and I believe this is just the beginning of greater accomplishments to come,” Prof Ekwochi said.