The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, on Tuesday, lauded the Vice Chancellor of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, over ongoing unprecedented transformation in the University.

The Association which was in ESUT to monitor by-election for the positions of Treasurer, Trustee, and Ex-officio, said the Vice Chancellor has transformed the University into a global Ivory Tower through improved academic contents, infrastructure upgrade, prudent management of resources among others, stressing that all abandoned projects have been completed by his administration.

In his remarks at the permanent site of ESUT, Ebe Ano City, Enugu State, the National Vice President (South East) of SSANU, Comrade Okey Animba, stated that the Vice Chancellor through his leadership prowess has equally championed the increment in admission quota for students as well as ensured regular promotion and prompt payment of staff salaries.

While eulogizing the cordial relationship between the University Management and various staff unions in the Institution, he stated that the Vice Chancellor has equally enhanced discipline amongst staff and students of the University.

Comrade Animba, however, pleaded with the University Management to release the reviewed Condition of Service , and to create more directorates in the University for the benefit of staff of the University.

He equally pleaded with the Vice Chancellor to clear the 60% CONTISS and CONUASS owed the staff of the University.

In his response, the Vice Chancellor, Prof Okolie stated that the Management of the University under his watch placed high premium on staff development and welfare, assuring that the new Condition of Service would be released soon.

He stated that the University Management has already cleared the 2021 promotion arrears as well as arrears of taxation which the University owed various agencies of government.

He further stated that the Management has already written the Enugu State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, on all other issues agitating the minds of ESUT workers, stating that the responses were being awaited.

He enjoined union members in ESUT to embrace responsible unionism devoid of rancour and sectional politics.

Meanwhile, in the SSANU by-election, the Chairman of the Electoral Committee and Director of Works, Engr. Ezekwesili Onah, declared Eneje Fidelia, Steve Nwankwo and Uzoamaka Ani winners for the posts of Treasurer, Trustee and Ex Officio respectively as they were all nominated unopposed.

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The Management of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, has celebrated six of her products for achieving uncommon feats of bagging First Class Honours from the Nigerian Law School, NLS.

The Vice-Chancellor of ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, who received the graduands with other principal officers of the University, stated that their excellent performances at the 2024/2025 Bar Finals Examination were testament to the level of investment by Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, and the Management of the University on education sector.

“It gladdens my heart that we are in the news for the good reasons. We are happy that what the present Management has started doing since 2022 when we assumed office has started yielding the desired results. I congratulate all of you for making ESUT and your faculty proud. This good news is coming at the right time when the faculty is preparing for re-accreditation exercise.

“The milestone you achieved is a testament to the fact that we merit an increase in admission quota because not all universities succeeded in having their products attaining this excellent feat. ESUT students emerged top performers in the examination. We are always very proud of our products, especially those who are excelling and projecting the good image of the University. This is the kind of news His Excellency, Governor Peter Mbah wants to hear about our University justifying that the investment he is making in educational sector and other sectors are yielding results, ” the Vice Chancellor said.

The Vice Chancellor equally announced automatic employment into ESUT for any of the First Class graduands who may wish to become an academic staff after completing his or her NYSC programme.

While presenting the graduands to the Management, the Acting Dean, Faculty of Law ESUT, Dr. Maria Onuegbunam, stated that the academic milestone recorded was the first of its kind in the history of the University.

The Dean attributed the development to the improvement of academic contents and conducive learning environment by the Management of the University, adding that the domain in ESUT Website which the Management gave to the Law Faculty, enhanced their global visibility.

She congratulated the graduands, urging them to always carry ESUT flag with pride and to give back to their alma mater.

Some of the graduands, Ngwu Tobechukwu Grace, and Chiagozie Onovo, who addressed the ESUT Management, expressed gratitude for the quality teaching and training from the University which enabled them to achieve the excellent academic feat.

Others are: Richard Kenechukwu Mbah; Chiazokam Jideofor; Chidera Stephanie Igweonu; and Valerian Netochukwu Udeh.

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More than five years after Covid-19 ravaged the country’s economy and leading to many deaths, Nigeria has recorded a new case of the virus in Cross River State.

Speaking at a news conference in Calabar, on Tuesday, Dr Henry Ayuk, the state’s Commissioner for Health, said the case involved a Chinese national, who worked with Lafarge and flew into the country on March 17, before taking ill.

News AGency of Nigeria reports that the commissioner stated that the Chinese’ case became worse at the medical facility of his office and had to be taken to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH).

He explained that at the UCTH, his samples were taken and all protocols followed; it was subsequently confirmed that he had symptoms of COVID-19.

“We are, however, happy to report that he is doing well,” the commissioner said.

Ayuk asserted that the ministry of health had, however, been repositioned by the current administration, to handle and manage any situation – diseases or epidemic outbreaks.

According to him, unfortunately, there have been silent infections and clear cases from time to time.

“But we are determined that for every ailment, every disease or outbreak, if it is identified here in the state, there should be no alarm.

“The state will do well in terms of surveillance or containment of an outbreak. Whatever it is, we will do our best to contain it. So, there is no alarm.

“When this case was reported in about three or four days ago, we decided to be careful to confirm and ensure that the processes involved with identifying and confirming every case of COVID-19, are duly followed.

“The protocols have been followed and confirmed that a 53-year-old Chinese who work in Akamkpa Local Government Area of the state has COVID-19,” he said.

On her part, Dr Inyang Ekpenyong, State Epidemiologist, announced that in response to the case, the state emergency response unit had been activated.

She, however, noted that there was currently an ongoing contact tracing and line listing of those the Chinese may have been in contact with.

While noting the last case of confirmed case of COVID-19 in Cross River to be in 2022, the epidemiologist, however, feared that the Chinese may have contacted the virus here in Nigeria.

“The incubation period for this virus is usually between two to 14 days, but the Chinese flew into Nigeria from China on March 17 and started developing the symptoms on April 10.

“This is well beyond the 14 days incubation period. Like I said, we are doing the line listing of those he may have come in contact with, as part of our containment efforts.

“We have also activated the emergency response center and deployed rapid response teams to Akamkpa, where the victim works.

“There is no way we can stop this disease, but we can stop the disease outbreak.

“It will be wrong not to contain or manage it by ensuring that people do not die,” she stated.

Similarly, Dr Yewande Olatunde, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Coordinator in Cross River, stated that the disease was still around.

“We we must explore all preventive measures to protect ourselves.” she stressed.

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The Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, and Oji Califco Consortium Inc. Nigeria, in conjunction with an American-based multi-dimensional company, African Diaspora Development Company, ADDC, have entered into partnership agreement to develop 954.92 hectares of land at Nkerefi, Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State into an integrated farm and bioresources energy community.

While signing the agreement at the permanent site of ESUT, Ebe Ano City, Enugu State, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, stated that the University would provide needed professionals and manpower to ensure adequate researches for the seamless development of the integrated farm.

Prof. Okolie explained that the current ESUT Management has invested heavily on the Institution’s research farm to make it globally competitive, adding that there are varieties of agricultural productions and researches ongoing in the University.

He assured the partners that ESUT will not renege on her part of the agreement, adding that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) would expand internship opportunities for the students of the University.

In his remarks, the Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, ADDC, Augustus Ajawara, stated that the partnership with ESUT became necessary because of the need for established research works in the development of the integrated farm and bioresources energy community.

While lauding the innovative leadership of the current ESUT Management, he further stated that ADDC would help to mainstream ESUT research works and equally offer internship and practical research opportunities for the undergraduates of the University.

While explaining the terms of the partnership agreement, the Chairman, ESUT MoU Committee, Prof. T.O Enedu, stated that the agreement will run for 20 years with 30% of the earned revenue accruing to ESUT.

He further said that the scope of the agreement included the development of commercial agriculture, creation of research and innovation hub, and agro-processing systems in the project site among others.

While passing the vote of thanks, the former Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Prof. Justina Mgbada, stated that the number of partnership agreement ESUT entered into for agricultural development shows the level of interest of the present ESUT Management has on the Faculty of Agriculture.

Prof Mgbada stressed the critical role of agriculture as the pillar of the nation’s economy and thanked the current Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Emeka Nze for his workaholic nature, which according to her, has launched the faculty on the trajectory of steady progress, innovativeness and research breakthroughs.

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A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Osita Chidoka (OFR) will deliver the 2^nd edition of  Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT’s Distinguished Personality Lecture, www.esutmonitor.com can authoritatively report.

Chief Chidoka was Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation under President Goodluck Jonathan and also served as Corps Marshal and Chief Executive of the Federal Road Safety Corps under President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Under the chairmanship of the ESUT Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, the Distinguished Personality Lecture will hold on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at the Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah Multi-purpose Auditorium, ESUT, Ebe-Ano City, Enugu State commencing from 10am.

Anchored on the theme: “Beyond Participation: Rebuilding Nigerian’s Political Culture for a New Generation,” Chief Chidoka will be dissecting the Nigerian political culture beclouded by growing apathy and leadership mistrust and advocates for shifting from transactional politics to a value-driven culture, prioritizing sustained civic engagement over mere voter turnout. As well as emphasize fostering institutional trust and empowering youth through economic independence and local, grassroots political organization to break cycles of apathy.

Launched in 2024, the first ESUT’s Distinguished Personality Lecture was delivered by His Excellency, Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah on November 19, 2024 on the topic: “Experiential Learning: Building the Wealth of the Nation”

Osita Chidoka’s Profile

ESUT’s 2^nd Distinguished Personality Lecturer, Chief Osita Benjamin Chidoka, a politician, public servant and administrator, was born on July 18, 1971 in Enugu State, South-East Nigeria but hails from Anambra State.

He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in management from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and also holds a Masters of Public Policy degree from the School of Public Policy at George Mason University in the United States of America. He has a Certificate in Global Strategy and Political Economy from Oxford University UK, and a Graduate Diploma in Maritime and Ports Management from the National University of Singapore.

Chidoka won the National Youth Service Corps FCT Honours Award and gained automatic employment with the Federal Capital Development Authority. As a public servant, he contributed to national development through his services as the Secretary to the National Committee for the visit of Pope John Paul II to Nigeria in 1998, which earned him a papal commendation. He also served as a member of the Committee for the Review of the Abuja Master Plan. He also led the Committee for the Drafting of Nigeria’s National Policy on Non-Motorized Forms of Transportation and was the Assistant Secretary of the Committee for the Military-Civilian Handover in 1999.

After a public sector career, Chidoka joined Mobil Producing Nigeria, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, as a senior adviser on government and business relations. In 2007, while serving in that role, President Olusegun Obasanjo appointed him Corps Marshal and Chief Executive of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) at the age of 35, making him the youngest ever to hold the position.

His leadership of the FRSC led to the transformation of the Corps into a functional lead agency for road traffic administration and safety management in the country, driven by information and communication technology. Under Osita’s leadership, FRSC built a reliable offenders’ register and database of drivers and vehicles in the country, leading to ECOWAS’ adoption of the Nigerian model in the planned Regional Vehicle Administration Information System for other West African countries.

He also introduced the fully biometric and globally acceptable driver’s license, revamped the number plate issuing system making it possible to search and identify vehicle owners on the go and linked to their vehicle insurance and built the ultra-modern number plate production facility in Abuja and Awka as well as a modern world-class Academy in Udi, Enugu State.

Chidoka was appointed the Federal Minister of Aviation on 23 July 2014. Prior to his appointment as a federal minister, he chaired the Presidential Committee on Nigeria’s Centenary Transportation Subcommittee and was later appointed Chairman of the Transportation Committee for the World Economic Forum, which was held in Nigeria in May 2014. As aviation minister, he initiated several programmes to deepen service delivery in the sector. In 2015, he initiated the “one Nigerian pilot in the cockpit” policy for all domestic commercial airlines, aimed at employing Nigerian qualified staff in the aviation industry. He was also responsible for the opening of four new terminals in Lagos, Kano, Abuja and Port Harcourt, which he left at over 80 per cent completion. He also awarded the contract for the runway lighting for 22 airports, including solar lights as redundancy.

With greater urge to serve his people in Anambra State, in 2017, Chidoka vied for governor of Anambra State, under the United Progressive Party, but lost to Willie Obiano of the All Progressives Grand Alliance. Chidoka had been one of the founding members of the Peoples Democratic Party.

An award winner with multiple accolades including; Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria Merit Award on 27 November 2010, Institute of Logistics Management of Nigeria Fellowship Award in July 2011, Distinguished Alumnus Award for Good Governance and Model on Road Safety by the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka on 12 November 2011, Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic, OFR by the Federal Government, Sun and Hallmark Newspapers Public Servant of the Year 2012 awards as well as Leadership Newspapers Government Agency of the Year 2012 award, Chief Osita Chidoka is a strong advocate for public policy and has written many articles, essays, and delivered speeches in many areas of public policy and safety management.

He writes a regular column, “Bridge Builder,” for Leadership Newspaper, where he outlines pragmatic ideas for good governance.

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In a remarkable show of brilliance six students of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) recorded a major academic milestone as they bagged First-Class Honours at the Nigerian law school during the 2024/2025 academic session.

The outstanding graduates are: Richard Kenechukwu Mba, Ngwu Tobechukwu Grace, Chiazokam Jideofor, Chiagozie Onovo, Chidera Stephanie Igweonu and Valerian Netochukwu Udeh. The achievements mark an important mileage for the university and highlights its growing academic reputation.

In her congratulatory messages to the great ambassadors of the university, the Acting Dean, Faculty of Law, ESUT, Rev. Sr. Dr Maria Chigozie Onuegbulam, (IHM) described the feat as an “outstanding accomplishment” and attributed the success to the value orientation of the faculty.

“I congratulate all successful Law Faculty ESUTITES who were successful at the last Bar Finals of 2024/25 academic session of the Nigerian Law School, especially the six candidates who made First-Class Honours, and others who bagged Second-Class Upper (2.1) and Lower (2.2) Divisions.

“This outstanding accomplishment is a clear reflection of the dedication, discipline and academic excellence that defines the ESUT Faculty of Law. Attaining a First-Class Honours at the Bar Finals is an exceptional feat, demonstrating not only intellectual distinction but also resilience, focus and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

“I also commend all successful candidates whose performance signifies the successful completion of a rigorous and demanding academic journey. Your achievement is a testament to the quality of legal education and mentorship provided by the Faculty,” she said.

The Dean advised the students to be worthy ambassadors of the university, be professional and uphold the standard of integrity and discipline in their profession.  

“As you proceed into the legal profession, you are enjoined to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and service our discipline is known for. The Faculty is confident that you will be worthy ambassadors of ESUT and will contribute meaningfully to the promotion of justice and the rule of law in Nigeria and the Global community.”

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The Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has approved the appointment of Prof. Jacinta Ukamaka Eze as the University Librarian,

The appointment was ratified during the Council’s 21st Emergency Meeting held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Council Chambers of the University, after a rigorous and merit-based selection process

Prof Eze, of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, is a professor of Library and Information Science. Her most recent appointment was serving as the Acting University Librarian, ESUT, from 2023 to 2025. A position she distinguished herself and repositioned the ESUT Library for optimum impact.

Presenting the letter of appointment at the Council Chambers of the University to the new Librarian, the  Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Barr. Monsur Olugbenga Kukoyi, urged the new Librarian to justify the confidence placed in her through diligence, integrity, and dedicated service.

He further encouraged her to uphold the values of the University and serve as worthy ambassador of the institution.

The Pro-Chancellor also appreciated the Visitor, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa for their commitment towards the revitalization of the education sector and encouraging flourishing research, funding and institutional advancement in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector.

Prof Eze who hails from Enugu State, becomes the 4^th substantive University Librarian of the UNIZIK

Prof Eze’s appointment comes eight months after the former Dean of Faculty of Law, ESUT, Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, was appointed the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka.

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The Chairman, Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), Prof Chris Ngwu on Thursday paid an unscheduled visit to the Department of Mass Communication, ESUT where he interacted with the Head of Department, Associate Prof Chidiebere Ezinwa.

An elated Prof Ngwu expressed delight that he visited his “home” describing the department as his home adding that it has always been his desire to come and continue to teach the students but regretted that the exigencies of his office made such desire impracticable.

The ENSIEC Chairman noted that he decided to visit the department where he lectured before his appointment in 2023 by the Enugu State Governor to chair the electoral body because of his love for the department – staff and students  

Speaking with ESUT Monitor, the erudite scholar praised the impactful administration of Asso. Prof Ezinwa in the department and made a request to ESUT Management to help unbundle the department into a faculty.

“This is a home coming, I entered Agbai and decided to visit ESUT, particularly my department. I keep yearning to come here, if not for the exigencies of the office, I would be coming here to teach at least twice a month. But it is obvious I can’t make it. For me, it’s a home-coming. I came to see how forward my department has moved.

“I miss my students and colleagues. Sure, I miss the department.” he said

On assessment of Asso. Prof Ezinwa’s administration, Prof Ngwu commended his effort and described him as a “digital HOD”

“The current HOD is digital. When I did mine, I was thinking I was digital, I never knew I was just a little away from analogue. This is a digital HOD, he has transformed the department from what I have seen so far. He has brought in sanity in the department, he is doing wonderfully well.

“So far so good, he is trying his best, of course nobody is perfect. But he should ensure that light is restored, make the department lively so that our studios will be functional. I yearn to be tuning in to the ESUT Radio, to listen to it because as HOD, I brought the licence. It was functional before it was burnt in Enugu which is unfortunate.

“Then he should struggle to get us unbundled, we really need that,” he said.

The ENSIEC Chairman further informed ESUT Monitor that the 2026 Council Elections in Enugu State will hold on September 26

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As staff and students of the Department of Mass Communication, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) continue to yearn for the unbundling of the department into a faculty, the Vice- Chancellor of the university, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie has offered explanation on why the management is yet to implement the approval for the unbundling

Speaking in an exclusive interview with ESUT Monitor, the VC said apart from Mass Communication, the Department of Architecture also got approval for unbundling but regretted that the management is limited by funding to embark on the projects.

While describing Mass Communication as a pivotal department with potential to excel as a faculty with six departments, the VC said the funding for takeoff is critical because apart from providing the infrastructure, manpower will also be needed to management the faculty

“Mass Communication got their approval for unbundling about six years ago. It should have multiple departments within the Faculty of Mass Communication, about six, if I’m right, between four to six. Their own was the earliest approval. We have the intention to unbundle but we don’t have the financial capacity to embark on it now. We have not done the unbundling because inadequate funding.  

“Mass Communication has the potential to flourish as a faculty with six departments but the funding for takeoff is enormous. Both infrastructure and staffing are key components that must be factored in and right now, we don’t have them. But we are losing sleep over it,” the VC told ESUT Monitor

He noted that the management is keen in expanding the university adding that “Architecture is begging us for a faculty, and it has been approved by the regulatory body that it should be a distinct faculty instead of a department. It should be a faculty with about six departments.  We are looking into all these but the issue is that when you try to solve one problem, several other problems will spring up. However, we are not deterred. If we have the right resources today, we will unbundle Mass Communication and Architectures without delay.”

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ENUGU—-A professor of Economics at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Nicholas Attamah, has identified economic stagnation, capital flight and weak institutions as consequences of deep-rooted corrupt practices in Nigeria.

Professor Attamah stated that the spread of corruption in Nigeria has done a lot of damages to the nation’s economic activities, adding that efforts by the governments to eradicate the monster from the public service over the years have been unsuccessful.

He made the disclosure weekend, while presenting the 56th inaugural lecture of ESUT titled “Navigating the Moral Maze: Wealth Creation and Ethical Conduct in a Corrupt Public Sector.” He further said that due to the culture of corrupt practices in Nigeria such as bribery, embezzlement, money laundering among others, some investors have relocated to other countries of the world because of uncertain business environment, resulting in capital flight in the country. “Corruption has created an environment of instability and uncertainty that deters investment in Nigeria.

Corruption creates a climate of risk and uncertainty because of the fear that their assets could be seized or that contracts may be unfairly awarded. This has created capital outflow in the country thereby reducing the tax base and making it more difficult for the government to finance public services,” he explained. He equally said that despite the establishment of anti graft agencies such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, to combat corruption and promote transparency, desired results have not been achieved.

He therefore, recommended institutional reforms, strengthening of anti-corruption agencies and ethical leadership development as panacea for corruption ravaging every facet of Nigerian economy. He further stated that by promoting ethical conduct and implementing strategies to reduce corruption, governments can create conducive environment for wealth creation and economic growth in Nigeria.

Earlier in his opening remarks, the Vice Chancellor of ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, noted that the topic of the lecture was timely owing to the monstrous growth of corruption and moral decadence in public sector, and society at large. He further called on Nigerians to reflect on the reasons behind deep-seated corrupt practices and moral dislocation in the nation.

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