By Amaechi Agbo

The Management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), on Thursday officially donated operational 10-seater minivan Toyota Sienna to the Department of Medical Laboratory Science and the Entrepreneurship Development Centre, EDC.

The presentation ceremony took place at the university’s main campus in Ebeano City, Agbani. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, led the university management team to officially hand over the keys and vehicular assets to the leadership of both departments.

Making the presentation to the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, in the presence of the Registrar of Medical and Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), Dr Donald Ofilli, ESUT Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aloysius-Michaels OKolie, said the vichcular donations are part of policies by the management to encourage the department and the Centre in their day-to-day activities.

The Vice-Chancellor noted that the intervention serves to motivate academic staff and students while resolving internal transport challenges. He noted that the initiative directly complements the broader vision of the Enugu State Government under Governor Peter Mbah, who has prioritized experiential learning, research, and technical capacity-building across the state’s tertiary institutions.

“This is the first time in many years that a department and the Entrepreneurship Centre are being presented with cars to aid their administrative duties. The Department of Medical Laboratory Science told us they needed a car and brought sum money which the management supported. That of the Entrepreneurship Development Venture was paid in full by the team management of the Centre.

“Today, we happy that the Med Lab Department is receiving their car in the presence of the CEO of their professional body. This is not just an honour, but a testament that the university takes our programmes seriously,” he said

He further urged the beneficiaries to ensure that the cars are out in good use, well-maintained and deployed for the services of the university.

Speaking after receiving the car key from the Vice-Chancelor, MLSCN Registrar, Dr Offili thanked the management for showing practical instance and support to the department and urged the staff and students to make optimal use of it.

Also speaking, the Director of Entrepreneurship Development Centre, Professor Jude Udenta, expressed gratitude to the management and promised that the vehicle will be effectively utilised

The vehicle donation aligns with ongoing campus-wide reforms and infrastructure upgrades aimed at transitioning ESUT into a leading center for practical excellence and experiential learning

The vehicle allocated to the Medical Laboratory Science department will serve as a critical logistical asset, facilitating community health outreaches, student clinical postings, and the safe transport of medical research materials.

The vehicle assigned to the Entrepreneurship Development Centre will drive operational efficiency, enabling the Centre to engage closely with local businesses, industrial parks, and corporate entities for student internship supervision and collaborative projects.