Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) held its  6th Induction and Oath-Taking Ceremony for 2024/2025 Pharmacy Graduands on Friday, December 12, 2025.

ESUT  Vice Chancellor, Prof. Aloysius- Michaels Okolie was ably represented by the Director of Academic Planning, Prof Chike Anibeze.

The event also featured Hon. Pharm. Chika Ugwoke, immediate past Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, Enugu State, and Managing Director of Maxcare Pharmacy Ltd., as the Induction Lecturer/Keynote Speaker. He delivered a compelling address on The Communities and Pharmacists in Evolving World; Bridging the Gap Through Impactful Pharmacy Entrepreneurship

The ceremony was also-attended by the University Librarian, Dr Uzoamaka Ogwo, the University Registrar represented by Comrade Victor Nwachukwu, some Council Members, Staff, and Students. Distinguished guests include Registrar of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), Pharm. Ibrahim Babashehu Ahmed, represented by the South East Zonal Director of PCN, Dr Ifeyinwa Ohaeri.

Chairman of the occasion was  Hon. Dr. Chinedu Onu, member  of ESUT Governing Council.

Other dignitaries in attendance include; the Deputy Speaker,  Enugu State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ezenta Ezeani, LG Chairman of Nkanu West, Hon. John Ogbodo, Royal father of the day, HRH Igwe Samsom Nnamani represented by Chief Moses Ogbodo, Member ESUT Governing Council. Others were, Former Vice Chancellor of ESUT.

Pharm. Prof. Cyprian Ogbonna Onyeji, and Pioneer Dean, Pharm. Prof. David Ndu Ifudu etc.