By Chiekezie Emmanuel

The Vice Chancellor, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Prof Aloysius Michaels Okolie has commissioned the newly furnished postgraduate classroom of the Department of Industrial Physics.

While commissioning the hall furnished by an alumnus of the department, Engr. Tochukwu Otiji, the Vice Chancellor commended the department for furnishing the hall and praised Engr. Otiji for remembering his alma matter.

He emphasized the need for every departments to have functional and furnished postgraduate halls for lectures adding that such would add value to the core mandate of the university

“I want to first and foremost command the HOD and his board for the effort to attract this project and also at the same express our gratitude to our brother Engr Otiji for remembering his alma matter.

“The place of a Postgraduate classroom in every department is paramount and we urge all HODs who have not furnished their PG Classes to borrow a leaf from industrial Physics. At the same time, we encourage our past graduates to see the need to look back and help their departments,” the VC said.  

In his speech, Engr.  Tochukwu Otiji, who was represented by Mr. Tochukwu Okoh, CEO of Filgrate Consultancy Service, which specializes in construction, real estate, and importation of solar energy and building materials, said the his desire to give back to the department is because of the impact it has in him.

He stated that his story serves as motivation for upcoming students, demonstrating that with consistency, perseverance, honesty, one can overcome challenges and achieve success.

While stating that he would continue to support the department going forward, he advised student to be hardworking and prayerful adding “I know what I passed through before I reached where I am today. ESUT in general and this department in particular created lasting memory in me and I will continue to support the department in any way I can. The students should know that there is no alternative to hardwork. Work and pray, Grace will open doors for you,”

The Head of the Department of Industrial Physics, Dr. Chima Iheanyichukwu Abraham, expressed happiness at the project’s completion within his first six months in office.

The project cost approximately over N2.5 million. Dr. Chima described Engr. Otiji as a man who believes in giving back to his alma mater and prayed that God will bless his family and increase his income. He encouraged students to work hard and shun vices.

The project is specifically for postgraduate students, providing them with a dedicated space to study and receive lectures. The facility will also serve as a mini research hub with available textbooks provided by Engr. Tochukwu Otiji to create impact in the students’ lives.