By Amaechi Agbo

Agbani- – The Enugu State Governor, Barr Dr Peter Ndubisi Mbah has commended the management of the Enugu State University 9f Science and Technology, ESUT for its recorded innovative breakthrough.

The Governor who gave the commendation recently while inspecting the various technological innovations produced by the University said the Institution remains pivotal in changing global dynamics in innovative and man-power development

“Indeed, I saw technology deployed in the cause of service as I toured an exhibition pavilion showcasing a diverse range of products from biotechnology to pharmacology.

“Universities are meant to spur technological advancement. It is in line with this philosophy that I announced a new policy requiring all state-owned tertiary institutions in Enugu State to henceforth deliver Experiential Learning to our students. This change will reflect in planning, budget, curriculum reform, assessment and promotions, as well as research,” he said.

The Visitor to the University while expressing delight over the breakthrough, enumerated the government’s efforts I. Repositioning the university including earmarking₦1.6 billion for Infrastructural upgrade at the ESUT College of Medicine, ESUCOM

“We are also committing substantial funds for research purposes next year. These would be made available to state-owned tertiary institutions.

“We have committed over N1.6 billion to carry out structural expansion at ESUT to compensate for the space constraints at Parklane.

“We have equally provided funds worth hundreds of millions to this institution for various programmes, including setting up a multi-purpose laboratory at the College of Medicine, water reticulation at the College of Medicine, rehabilitation of Anatomy building at the College of Medicine, procurement of equipment for re-accreditation of Nursing Sciences, Pharmacy and Medical Laboratory Sciences and procurement of equipment for resource verification of Public Health, Radiography, Human Nutrition and Dietetics as well as Biomedical Engineering in addition to other major interventions to transform the institution.

“We would be setting up a Centre for Experiential Learning here. It would be an experiential hub where professors will be wholly immersed in Experiential Learning, which would be passed on to their students,” Mbah said.