The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) College of Medicine will on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 hold its second Annual Meri Award ceremony.

The award, instituted by the current Provost of the College, Professor Uchenna Ekwochi in 2024, is aimed at recognizing top-performing staff, including lecturers and non-teaching personnel, to foster excellence and motivation within the workforce of the College

The Award Ceremony which will be chaired by the a member of ESUT Governing Council and Founder Agunecheibe Chinedu Onu, Founder/President, Michael Okpara Leadership and Entrepreneurship Centre Institute of African Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, will hold at the ESUT College of Medicine (ESUCOM) Auditorium, Parklane, Enugu commencing from 11am

The 2^nd edition of the ESUCOM Merit Award Ceremony will see some staff of the College honoured in the following categories: Best lecturers in the Faculties of College of Medicine, Best performing Non-Teaching Staff, Best performing Support (Casual) staff and Top 3 Globally Visible Researchers in the College.

According to the Provost, of the College, Professor Uchenna Ekwochi, “The top 3 globally visible researchers were selected using their scores in globally recognised research indices like H- index, i-10 index, number of citations and total reads as documented in Google scholar and Research gates.

This is one of the activities in the strategic plans of the Board of ESUT College of Medicine aimed at recognition of the meritorious services provided by the awardees and for motivation of the staff of the College towards excellent service delivery to the University.

It could be recalled that during the first edition of the Merit Award in December 2024, five staff were honoured for their outstanding performances during the year.

The pioneer recipients were: Best Lecturer in Faculty of Clinical Medicine went to former Provost, Prof. Frank Ezugwu; Best Lecturer in Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, Prof. Samuel Ghasi; Best Lecturer in Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Prof. Joy Ebele Ikekpeazu; Best Performing Non-Teaching Staff, Mrs Philomina Chinwe Ogbodo and the Best Performing Casual Staff, Mrs Ijeoma Ugwu.

Interestingly, Mrs Ijeoma Ugwu, recognised as Best Performing Support (Casual) Staff, was offered automatic employment by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, ESUT, Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa with immediate effect

“The Annual Merit Award is ESUCOM management’s way of saying thank you for the excellence service you have rendered to ESUCOM. It is also our way of telling the world how much premium we placed in quality service. The award will serve as a stimulant to other staff to strive for excellence. I thank our able Vice Chancellor and University Management for their great supports to College of Medicine,” Professor Uchenna Ekwochi, Provost of the College, said in an interview.

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As part of activities to mark the 21stConvocation Ceremony of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), the management of the institution has named the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Dr Tajudeen Abbas among the three recipients of the university’s Honorary Doctoral Degrees awards.

Others on the list are: the senator representing Enugu West in the 10^th National Assembly, Senator Osita Ngwu as well as the Chief Executive Officer, Polystar Electronics, Chief Dr Paulinus Ozonnagbo.

The names of the nominees were approved on Wednesday by the University Senate during its meeting after the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie presented a letter for their confirmation.

“Award of Honorary Doctoral Degrees (Honoris Causa) to the distinguished national and global personalities who have recorded remarkable achievements in the transmutation of the Country” part of the letter read.

Rt Hon Dr Tajudeen Abbas – Speaker, House of Representatives, will be conferred with the Honorary Doctorate Award for Legislative Practice, Senator Osita Ngwu, Senate Minority Whip and Distinguished Senator representing Enugu West Senatorial District will receive the Honorary Doctorate Award for Governance and Public Policy.

On his part, Chief Dr Paulinus Ozonnagbo – Chief Executive Officer, Polystar Electronics, will be conferred with the Honorary Doctorate Award for Business Administration.

The 21^st Convocation Ceremony of ESUT will hold on Saturday, November 22^nd, 2025 at the ESUT Pavilion, ESUT main Campus, Agbani.

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As part of the events marking the birthday celebration of Senator Jim Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo on Friday, the Chief Executive Officer of First Choice Afro Villa Ltd and Mburubu Construction Company Ltd, Dr. Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe, has described the former Governor of old Anambra State as a towering symbol of leadership, vision, and enduring relevance.

Dr Onuokaibe made this disclosure on Friday, in his goodwill message in honour of the elder statesman and former Governor of the Old Anambra State, Senator Jim Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo.

He stated that Senator Nwobodo’s life and political career remain a blueprint for purposeful governance and legacy-driven service, especially in Enugu Anambra States as well as the entire igbo kingdom ;where his impact is indelible.

He commended Senator Nwobodo for the role he played in laying the political foundation of the South East, stressing that his values of equity, inclusion, and responsibility are still referenced in conversations about good governance in Nigeria.

According to him, Senator Nwobodo remains one of the few leaders whose name resonates with respect and reverence across generations, owing to his clarity of purpose, sincerity of heart, and consistency in public and private life.

According to him “Your Excellency, the lessons from your life go beyond politics—they are lessons in humanity, wisdom, and resilience. May your years ahead be filled with peace, strength, and the joy of knowing your light still burns brightly in our hearts.”

He added that as a businessman, community development advocate and Traditional Ọzọ title holder, that he draws strength and inspiration from the life and legacy of Senator Nwobodo, whom he described as “a compass for those who seek to make meaningful impact in society.”

Dr. Onuokaibe however, prayed for God’s continued protection and grace upon the elder statesman, while urging younger leaders to embrace the values that have defined Senator Nwobodo’s journey—service, humility, and excellence.

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By MC Mazi

Enugu – In another mileage of signposting the activities of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) and stamping its feet as the Flagship Newspaper of the university community, the ESUT Monitor Newspaper has come out with a SPECIAL EDITION to mark Professor Uchenna Ekwochi’s One Year in office as the Provost, ESUT College of Medicine, ESUCOM.

The 16-page Sepcial Edition chronicles Prof Ekwochi’s rise to the Provostship of the College and his landmark transformative leadership one year after assuming office.

The Special Edition further marks the ESUT Monitor’s rising pedigree not just within the University community but in Enugu State.

Dr Ekwochi, a Professor of Paediatrics and a consultant, has demystified ESUCOM with his innovative ideas and welfare of staff and students.

The latest edition, making it three times the ESUT Monitor Newspaper (EMN) hardcopy is being published in this semester – Convocation Edition in November 2024, Matriculation Edition in February 2025 – is dedicated to Prof Uchenna Ekwochi’s one Year pragmatic administration at the ESUCOM.

The Paper will start circulating today, and despite coming out with a price tag of ₦1000 per copy, Prof Ekwochi who singlehandedly sponsored the publication, said that staff, students and friends of the College and ESUT at large, will collect copies free.

This Is A Landmark Record, We are Making Progress – Dr Ezinwa, HOD Mass Comm

Responding to the mileage, the Head of Department, Mass Communication, Barr Dr Chidiebere Anthony Ezinwa described the production of the Special Edition as a landmark record particularly coming out less than three weeks after the production of the Matriculation Edition.

Dr Ezinwa noted that the production was made more tasking considering that it came out during examination and the EMN Reporters are not available.

While congratulating the Provost on his one year in office and the significant strides recorded, Dr Ezinwa praised the commitment of the students who despite their examinations schedule took part in the reportage as well as the EMN Staff Adviser for shouldering the daunting responsibility of packaging the Special Edition.

“Three Newspapers in a semester, sounds very unreal but that is the commitment and determination the department places on ESUT Monitor Newspaper. Recall that when the newspaper started over three decades ago, it’s published once in a session. But after the revival, the system has changed .

“Today we have a Special Edition commemorating the outstanding one year in office of Professor Uchenna Ekwochi as Provost, ESUT College of Medicine. He singlehandedly sponsored the production of the paper and we are grateful to him and the ESUCOM Management Board.

“Coming out at this period is very challenging because we just published the Matriculation Edition which came out on February 24. Today, March 12, another edition is out. Added to that is the fact that the students despite their ongoing examinations took part in the coverage and reportage of events but couldn’t participate in the editing and finishing end. This leaves the Staff Adviser, Mr Amaechi Agbo with a staggering task to shoulder and I am happy that, as always, they delivered.

“Let me use this opportunity to congratulate the Provost on his one year anniversary. The Provost is a keen supporter and reader of EMN and we can’t thank him enough. He has demonstrated the can-do spirit to reposition the College in line with the vision of our Vice Chancellor, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie,” he said.

Prof Uchenna Ekwochi assumed office as the Provost, ESUT College of Medicine, ESUCOM, on March 12, 2024. He replaced Late Prof Innocent Okafor who died on December 9, 2023.

ESUT Monitor Newspaper is a publication of the Department of Mass Communication, ESUT. EMN is primarily to serve as the training medium for Mass Communication students and to promote and propagate activities of the University.

The Latest edition is making it the SIXTH since the EMN was relauchned in November 2023.

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By Joseph Joy

Enugu – Bernd Bergmair is a highly respected and accomplished private investor and business leader with a career that spans over three decades. Born and raised in Austria, Bergmair has built a reputation for himself as a shrewd investor and a visionary business leader.

After completing his education at the University of Chicago, Bergmair began his career in finance, working for top-tier Wall Street investment bank Goldman Sachs. During his tenure at Goldman Sachs, Bergmair worked on numerous high-profile multi billion dollar deals, including mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, and debt financings.

In 1998, Bergmair decided to strike out on his own, establishing himself as a private investor. Over the years, he has invested in a wide range of assets, including real estate, debt, listed and unlisted securities. Bergmair’s investment philosophy is centred around a long-term approach, focusing on generating sustainable returns rather than seeking short-term gains.

In addition to his work as a private investor, Bergmair has also served as a vice chairman of several foundations. In this role, he has overseen the restructuring and turnaround of several companies, including a USD 1 billion private enterprise.

Throughout his career, Bergmair has received numerous awards and accolades for his outstanding contributions to the world of finance and business.

He was awarded Honorary Doctorate by ESUT during the 20th convocation ceremony in November where he donated a solar power system and made a pledge of ₦52 million to support ESUT’s innovation ideals.

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The Catholic Bishop of Enugu, Most Rev. Calistus Onaga will visit the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, on official pastoral visit in November.

The Pastoral Visit is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at the Agbani Main campus of the university.

Bishop Onaga, during the visit, will perform three critical functions including blessing the university community, administration of sacrament of confirmation in St Albert The Great Chaplaincy ESUT and blessing of the new Chapel of Perpetual Adoration that is under construction, among others.

Activities lined up by the ESUT Catholic Community of St Albert The Great Chaplaincy ESUT to mark His Lordship’s visit, are Rosary procession on Thursday, 29th October, by 2pm and mass and adoration immediately after. There will ba Mass Wedding on Saturday, November 16, 2024 while reception of First Holy Communion will take place on Sunday, November 17

His Lordship’s visit to ESUT is coming few weeks after the university Catholic community held a get together Mas and prayer for the university in September.

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Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Right Reverend Matthew Hassan Kukah will arrive the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 to deliver a memorial lecture.

The fiery priest and human rights activist will be the Guest Lecturer during the Memorial Lecture Series in honour of Late Hon. Justice Chima Centus Nweze.

The lecture will be chaired by Hon. Justice Inyang Okoro of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

The Visitor to the University and Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Ndubisi Mbah will be the special guest if the lecture which will hold at Amadeo Event Center, Enugu by 11.00am whereas the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, the Chief Host, will deliver the welcome speech.

“I am directed to inform the University Community that the Memorial Lecture Series in honour of Late Hon. Justice Chima Centus Nweze has been scheduled to hold on 25th day of September, 2024 at Amadeo Event Center, Enugu by 11.00am.

“The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev Mathew Hassan Kukah would be the Guest Lecturer while Hon. Justice Inyang Okoro of the Supreme Court would Chair the event.

“His Excellency, the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, who is also the Visitor to our University would be the Special Guest of Honour, while ESUT Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Aloysius-Michaels Okolie would be the Chief Host. The Vice-Chancellor as the Chief Host is already programmed to deliver the Welcome Remarks at the event,” a statement signed by the university registrar, Chief Ambrose Ugwu and made available to ESUT Monitor, says.

The Memorial Lecture is organised by the Faculty of Law, ESUT in memory of late legal luminary, Hon. Justice Chima Centus Nweze.

Late Justice Nweze who hails from Enugu State, was a Supreme Court Justice until his death on July 30, 2023 aged 64.

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Dr. Sam Maduka Onyishi (MON), the founder of Maduka University and Peace Mass Transit, has been named the recipient of the prestigious Vanguard Innovative Investor of the Year award.

On Friday, March 23, 2024, the Vanguard team, led by Editor Eze Anaba, presented Dr. Maduka with the letter of award notification at his Enugu office.

The award recognises individuals who have significantly impacted business and capital development.

Anaba claims that Maduka’s transformative work with Peace Mass Transit in the transport sector, as well as his pioneering contributions to the education sector through Maduka University, led to his selection for the honour.

“Dr. Maduka’s achievements in business and education are truly remarkable, making him a deserving recipient of our Innovative Investor of the Year award.

“Dr. Maduka’s transformative impact in the transportation sector through Peace Mass Transit is nothing short of remarkable.” He has revolutionised the industry, setting new standards for efficiency and service excellence.

“His dedication to providing quality education is evident in the strides Maduka University Enugu has made within a short span of time,” he said

Expressing his gratitude, Dr. Onyishi remarked on the significance of the award from Vanguard, acknowledging that while he has received numerous accolades in the past, the recent one holds a special place for him.

“This recognition from Vanguard Newspaper deeply honours me,” he said. It serves as a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team at Peace Mass Transit and Maduka University.

“I am grateful for this recognition, especially considering the esteemed nature of this award. It will surely inspire us to continue our pursuit of excellence and innovation.”

The award ceromony will hold on May 24, at Eko hotel Lagos.

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According to Robert Green in his assessment of great men, he said “A great man is always willing to be little. A great man does not seek applause or place; he seeks for truth; he seeks the road to happiness, and what he ascertains, he gives to others. No great man lives in vain. The history of the world is but the biography of great men.

Born on this day in 1971, young and accomplished Professor Uche Ugwuanyi, a Professor of Accounting in the Department of Accountancy at the Enugu State  University of Science and Technology, ESUT, is a familiar name to every staff, student and most especially within the management circle.  

A lecturer per excellence, Professor Uche Ugwuanyi has distinguished himself not just within his profession, department and the university environment but is a beckon of hope to humanity.

A little kid in the 70s, a boy with visions in the 80s, transformed his visions to realities in the 90s. His aspirations in the 2000s, accomplishments in the 2010s defined him not just as a man of great valour but a humble being with the heart of golden in the 2020s, helping humanity to redefine their aspirations.

A future moulder, the Directorate of ESUT Entrepreneurship Development Centre, EDC, where Professor Ugwauanyi is the Director, has become the reservoir of ESUT academic and entrepreneurial incubation. His few years as EDC Director has transformed the centre into a bastion, churning out future discoverers who are already changing the landscape of the nation in business, science, technology, among others.  

Hailing from Orba, in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State, he has made significant contributions to the academic community, the society and humanity at large. His impressive educational background, having obtained his B.Sc. in Accounting and Master of Business Administration in Accounting from the Enugu State University of Science and Technology.

Driven by a thirst for knowledge, he furthered his education at the University of Nigeria, where he obtained his Master of Science degree in Marketing with a specialization in Public Relations. He further pursued his academic interests at Ebonyi State University Abakaliki, where he bagged an M.Sc./Ph.D. in Accounting.

Throughout his career, he has held various leadership positions within the academic institution. He previously served as the Director of Industrial Training at ESUT and currently serves as the Director of the Entrepreneurship Centre at the university. His expertise and experience in these roles have greatly influenced the development of students’ practical skills and entrepreneurial mind-set. These leadership roles highlight his commitment to both academic and practical aspects of accounting education.

Prof. Ugwuanyi has come a long way with impressive track of championing the struggle for a better world for people around him. He is never satisfied until the people crossing his path find a front for physical, psychological and financial satisfactions. His insatiable quest on what to do to put smiles in the faces of his people, give humanity the reason to live a fulfilled life.

His professional affiliations demonstrate his commitment to excellence in his field. He is a Fellow of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) and an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation, Nigeria (CITN). Additionally, he is recognized as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Forensic and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN). These memberships highlight his dedication to staying updated with the latest industry practices and contributing to the advancement of the accounting profession.

Until recently, professional accountants mostly domiciled in the Southeast zone had been facing challenges of travelling outside their work places and outside the zone to enrol for the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria’s examinations. This had really created hardship for them in terms of temporarily relieving themselves of their jobs, accommodation, travelling, feeding and other costs while away. But like the ex machina, Prof. Uche came into the picture, pushed relentlessly for the people, and got approval for a new centre in the state. This is a huge relief and celebratory intervention many never saw coming. He did it without flaunting it. He did it without pride. He did it for the prosperity of humanity. He did it to ease the plights and sweat of his people. His professorial qualification didn’t end in papers. He has shown advanced shift in paradigms and how to go about it.

Being a bridge builder and a link connecting different strata and the youth demography, the erudite professor has wiped tears from a good number of jobless youths through mentorship and role-modelling. He would connect them to the right channels, encourage them on the best steps that would earn them entrepreneurial sufficiency and capacity building. His is a mission dedicated to human capital development and human growth. Many have drawn inspiration from him and now spreading that goodwill to other people. It’s a chain of infectious gratitude extended to others.

As a renowned scholar, he has made significant contributions to the accounting field through his research. He has authored numerous scholarly works that have been published in reputable local and international journals, showcasing his expertise and deep understanding of the subject. Furthermore, he actively participates in both local and international conferences, expanding his knowledge and staying abreast of the latest developments in the field.

Outside of his professional accomplishments, he finds joy in his personal life. He is happily married to Dr. Mrs. Onyinye Sonia Ugwuanyi, and together they are blessed with children. His commitment to both his family and his professional endeavours showcases his ability to balance personal and professional responsibilities effectively.

More importantly, he is a highly respected academic and professional in the field of accounting. His extensive educational background, leadership positions, professional affiliations, research contributions, and awards all demonstrate his dedication to advancing the field of accounting and nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs and accountants.

In recognition of his exceptional work and dedication to the academic and professional realms, he has been honoured with several awards throughout his career. These accolades serve as a testament to his exemplary contributions and solidify his standing as a respected figure in the field of accounting.

Prof. Uche Ugwuanyi is such a personality that frequents old people’s homes, less-privileged, orphanages, hospitals, etcetera, to give back to the society and make sure everyone is happy.

Even as he celebrates yet another year today, May 15, 2024, his positive impacts on the lives of the people will not be forgotten in a hurry as he keeps pushing, speaking and fighting for a world where all mankind can fulfil their destiny. A world of renewed faith in humanity indeed is being driven to a new trajectory.

Just yesterday, at the Faculty of Management Sciences Appraisal board meeting, he was everywhere, with his fellow professors and head of departments, interacting with the staff who are due for promotion, guiding them on how to file their files aright.

William Shakespeare in one of his classic plays, Twelfth Night, said that “Some men are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them,” Professor Uche Ugwuanyi is an embodiment of all and indeed, a man of the people.

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On the 4th of April, 2022, the Enugu State Government announced the appointment of Professor Aloysius-Michaels Nnabugwu Okolie as the new Vice-Chancellor of Nigeria’s premier Science and Technology University, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT). The appointment was contained in a letter signed by the then Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya. The appointment was with effect from Monday, April 4, 2022.

Upon assumption of office, Prof. Okolie anchored his administration on restoring the old values setup by founding fathers of ESUT with a purpose of making the citadel of learning to be reckoned with as one of the first-class and highly competitive universities East of the Niger with administrative and academic excellence comparable to other global top-class tertiary institutions.

“The first vision I have for ESUT is to restore the basic values of scholarship and research and to turn the minds of the academia, including the non-teaching staff into believing in themselves and getting the internal orientation arising from reflection. I will make them to believe that they are cut out to perform specific functions which have to do with promoting teaching, research, collaboration and networking between groups, trans-groups and inter-groups with a view to extending frontiers of knowledge and building a very virile community of scholars in ESUT,” Prof Okolie disclosed on his first day in office.

Since assuming office as Vice-Chancellor, he has been on a mission to transform the university into a centre of excellence that serves not only the state of Enugu, but the entire nation and beyond.

With over twenty years of academic experience, Professor Okolie is no stranger to the world of academia his research interests spanning a wide range of topics, including political theory, human rights, conflict resolution, and international relations. He has authored several books and numerous academic papers, and his work has been widely cited by scholars and policymakers alike.

Invariably, ESUT was not a novel ground for him to explore.

Under his stewardship, the University has undergone a rapid transformation that has left many observers amazed at the speed and efficiency of the changes that have taken place. These transformations cut across physical development, staff and students’ welfare, discipline, research and innovation, scholarship, revival of committee system and return to the extant culture of the University among others.

Physical infrastructure: One of the most notable achievements of Professor Okolie’s administration has been the construction of a multi-million-naira asphalted pavilion for convocation, matriculation, and other ceremonies at ESUT. This has provided a much-needed upgrade to the University’s infrastructure and has given students and staff alike a sense of pride and belonging.

Chronicles of other modest achievements that fall under infrastructural development and improvement of existing facilities include but not limited to: replacement of seats at the Julius Onah Auditorium, ESUT; replacement of seats at the Senate Chambers; installation of solar energy in the Vice Chancellor’s office; improvement of electricity supply on campus by attracting the donation of additional electric feeder from stakeholders in the state.

Below are the list of THIRTY ACHIEVEMENTS, inter alia, recorded by the Vice-Chancellor in two years of his stewardship:

1.         Increment of Medical Laboratory admission quota from 50 to 240. The latest figure was confirmed during the Senate sitting on Thursday, March 28.

2.         Creation of Five New Departments – Mathematics, Statistics, Environmental Management, History and International Studies and Mechatronics Engineering

3.         Establishment of effective calendar for ESUT.

4.         Successful conduct of Biometric verification of staff members which helped to flush out tens of “ghost workers” and millions of naira saved.

5.         Successful conduct of Regularisation of staff members

6.         Regular Payment of staff salaries and entitlements

7.         Massive Promotion of deserving staff members as well as confirmation of appointment of workers

8.         Relocation of Pharmaceutical Faculty to its permanent site in Agbani

9.         Naming of Streets and major Roads in ESUT after prominent Nigerians

10.       Creation of favourable working environment with University staff/workers’ unions and associations.

11.       Buying over of Afrihub Building and converting same to Internet hub

12.       Re-establishment of ESUT Radio, 106.5fm which is 90 percent completion

13.       Improved webometric ranking of the University by the NUC in its 2023 rankings of the Nigerian Universities where ESUT was elevated to 29 out of 111 universities in Nigeria

14.       Digitalisation of ESUT records to enhance transparency and accountability in the system, reduce administrative bottlenecks, and improve the overall quality of service delivery to stakeholders of the University.

15.       Attraction of extra 30 plots of land from host communities for the building of ESUT Secondary School

16.       About 15 hectares of land have been mapped out for planting of oil palm seedlings and pawpaw trees. The project, which involves the planting of 25, 000 seedlings of hybrid palm trees, is in the offing with the aim of making the university a major supplier of palm oil and pawpaw fruits within the next two years in Enugu State and South-East region.

17.       Back-to-back conduct of ESUT Convocation in 2022 and 2023. The last convocation, prior, was in 2016. The date for the 2024 Convocation has been set already to hold on Saturday, November 23.

18.       Asphalting of ESUT Ebeano Convocation Arena.

19.       Clearing Pharmacy Graduates to embark on National Youth Service. Prior to his appointment on April 4, some past graduates of the department were not going on the mandatory one-year national service.

20.       Full accreditation of over 89% of programmes that had undergone the NUC verification/accreditation processes.

21.       Increment of number of admitted students into the university from less than three thousand to over six thousand in 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 admission years, respectively.

22.       Attraction of the construction of one kilometre road in ESUT to be carried out by the Enugu State Government.  The road construction is expected to commence soon.

23.       Installation of Solar Energy in various hostels in the university that cost over two hundred million naira.

24.       Bringing the first helicopter to touch down ESUT premises during the 2023 Convocation ceremony on November 18, 2023.

25.       Enthroning discipline, punctuality and probity among the staff.

26.       Employment of ten able bodied men from the host communities as security personnel 

27.       Ensuring and implementing his policy of zero tolerance for cultism, social vices and examination malpractice with some students either under investigation, expelled or are facing trials in courts for their offences.

28.       Partnership with Eastwing Aviation Institute, Enugu, for the development of aircraft engineering technology in the South-East and beyond

29.       Perhaps most importantly, Professor Okolie’s administration has not owed staff monthly salaries since he assumed duty. This has been a significant morale booster for staff, who have often had to go for months without pay due to financial constraints within the University.

30.       Engagement with MTN to provide 4G network to boost internet connectivity on campus.

The list is not exhaustive.

Professor Okolie’s two-year stewardship as Vice-Chancellor of ESUT has been characterized by a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and reform. He has demonstrated a deep understanding of the challenges facing Nigerian universities, and has taken decisive actions to address them. With two years down and additional three years to come in his five-year tenure, Prof Okolie has set a standard for himself and he cannot afford to lower the guard going forward. 

Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie’s Profile

Aloysius-Michaels Nnabugwu Okolie, born decades ago in Umuhu village of Agwu Local Government Area, Enugu State, is a Professor of Political Science and International Relations of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN.

Prior to his current appointment, he was Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, UNN and was also Chairman, UNN Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

Regarded as Disruptive Innovator, Professor Okolie holds a Bachelor of Science degree (B.Sc.) in Political Science/Administrative Studies; a Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in International Relations.  He was a Fulbright Scholar in 2004 at the prestigious American Studies Institute on United States Foreign Policy. He holds a postgraduate Diploma in Management of Higher Education from the Galilee International Management Institute, Israel.

As an erudite scholar, Professor Okolie was also a resource person to the National Defence College, Abuja, on Foreign Policy and National Security Round-table on Nigeria and her Immediate Neighbours.

He has held many leadership positions including: Chairman, Governing Council, Enugu State College of Education, Technical, 2021 till date. Vice President (2nd), Social Science Academy of Nigeria, 2021 – date. President, Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA), 2018 – 2021. Pioneer Director, Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUBEB), UNN, 2014 – 2019.

He is a renowned international Scholar and Researcher with over one hundred and eight (108) publications to his credit. Professor Okolie belongs to several national and international scholarly and professional Associations and has served in several national and international Committees including: Member, Federal Government Committee on NEEDS Assessment of Nigerian Universities; member Committee on Bilateral Relationship between DAPAD Foundation of Japan and UNN, and member, Visitation Team to Public Universities. A devout Christian, Professor Okolie is a Knight of the Order of St. Mulumba, in the Catholic faith. He is married and blessed with adorable children

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