By Amaechi Agbo

Enugu Agbani – A total of 7, 170 students on Friday, officially Began their academic journey at the prestigious Enugu State University of Science Technology, ESUT following their successful Matriculation Ceremony.
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The number represents students who have this far accepted their admission out of the 7174 students offered admission for the 2024/2025 academic year.

The Matriculation Ceremony which was decentralized, as was the case in 43rd edition, saw all the Faculties hold the occasion in their respective domain while the management team played a supervisory role .

The event, which took place across various faculties of the university, was overseen by the management team led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ernest Chike Nwoha.

In a departure from the traditional centralized format, this year’s ceremony was decentralized to allow for greater participation and adherence to safety protocols. Professor Nwoha, alongside other key officials, visited multiple faculties to monitor the proceedings and ensure a seamless experience for the newly admitted students.

The Dean of each faculty stood in as the Vice-Chancellor for the event, while faculty officers represented the Registrar, underscoring the collaborative effort of the university’s administration. The decentralized approach not only streamlined the process but also allowed students to celebrate this milestone within their respective academic communities.

In his address, Professor Nwoha congratulated the new students on their admission into ESUT, urging them to remain focused and dedicated to their studies. He emphasized the university’s commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and the holistic development of its students.

“Today marks the beginning of your journey as members of the ESUT family. This institution is dedicated to providing you with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to excel in your chosen fields and contribute meaningfully to society,” he said.

The matriculation ceremony is a significant tradition in Nigerian universities, symbolizing the formal admission of students into the academic community. For ESUT, this year’s event highlighted the institution’s adaptability and commitment to fostering an inclusive and engaging environment for its students.

The newly matriculated students expressed their excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to join ESUT. Many shared their aspirations for the future, citing the university’s reputation for excellence in science and technology as a key factor in their decision to enroll.