The lecture provided an opportunity to address our educational model which is a critical issue at the heart of our nation’s development. I emphasised that Nigeria’s current education system, focused on rote memorisation, has hindered our progress, failing to equip students with the skills and competencies required for industrialisation and economic transformation. I called for a paradigm shift towards experiential learning, education that connects directly to real-world challenges and opportunities.

Nigerian universities seldom feature among the ranking of the world’s best universities and are yet to produce inventive graduates who can drive national development. This shortfall stems from an outdated system that does not prioritise productive skills or innovation. Experiential learning fosters critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, empowering students to see themselves as problem-solvers and innovators.

As part of our commitment in Enugu State, we are leading this transition by allocating 33% of our annual budget to education, twice UNESCO’s recommended benchmark. This investment has facilitated the creation of 260 Smart Green Schools across our wards.

Through our Smart Green Schools, we have introduced the ‘cut-off point’, whereby we target children from age three, and begin to inculcate in them social habits, health habits, fine motor skills, and problem-solving competencies, introducing them to an experiential education system that helps them to navigate our rapidly evolving technological knowledge-driven world.

After three years of Early Childhood Education, having completed Nursery 1-3, our children complete Basic 1-9. During their twelve-year academic study in the Enugu Smart Green Schools, our children learn with interactive digital whiteboards, tablets, and computers; they are immersed in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual/Augmented Reality, and Internet of Things, among others.

Upon graduating from the Smart Green Schools, about one-quarter of our children will proceed to the eight Science, Technical, and Vocational (STV) schools already under construction, which will focus on key competencies like Industrial and Information Technology, Building and Fabrication Engineering, as well as Industrial Agriculture, with the objective to become respected and skilled professionals, highly valued for their expertise.

I also announced a new policy directing all state-owned tertiary institutions to adopt experiential learning models in their planning, curriculum, and research efforts. Education, after all, is not just about passing exams, it’s about preparing our youth for a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world.

The transformation of our education system is not just a necessity; it is the foundation upon which we will build a prosperous and self-reliant nation. By prioritising experiential learning and investing in modern, skill-oriented education, we are equipping our youths to lead the charge towards a future defined by innovation, industrialisation, and sustainable development.

Tomorrow is here!

Barr Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah

Governor Enugu State

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No fewer than two thousand (2000) SS3 students from 30 public, mission and technical secondary schools in Enugu North and South Federal Constituency yesterday participated in the 2024/2025 edition of Chimaobi Sam Atu Foundation WAEC/NECO and School Fees scholarship held across eight designated centres.

The scholarship exam which started around 8:15 am across the centres saw participating students working hard to ensure their success in the exam.

The founder of the Foundation and the lawmaker representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency, Hon Chimaobi Sam Atu, who visited some of the centres, expressed his foundation’s commitment towards quality education.

According to Hon Atu, “the best gift you can give any society is to provide and promote quality education. Our Foundation is committed to this course. We are putting everything together to ensure that every child has access to quality education. For me, this is not just about giving scholarship, it promotes healthy academic competition amongst our children”.

He added that all the successful students will have their WAEC/NECO registration fees and school fees paid for by the Foundation.

Speaking to newsmen shortly after the exam, the Chairman of the Education Board, Dr. Chidiebere Ezinwa, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of both the students and their school management. Dr. Ezinwa said the scholarship scheme would have serious positive effect on the psychology of students.

The Vice Principal of Federal Government College, Enugu, Mrs Kate Ifenyinwa Anwah, appreciated the Foundation for the scholarship scheme adding that the gesture would reduce the burden of many parents.

Some of the students who participated in the exam thanked the Foundation for giving them the opportunity to take part in the scheme. Many of them also expressed optimism in securing the scholarship.

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Governor Mbah in a handshake with ESUT Monitor Newspaper Editor-in-Chief, Joseph Joy

The Enugu State Governor, His Excellency, Barr Dr Peter Ndubisi Mbah has pledged to support the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT flagship newspaper, the ESUT Monitor.

The Governor made the promise on Tuesday at the Agbani Campus of the university while delivering the Maiden Distinguished Personality Lecture at the newly built 1000-Capacity Multipurpose Auditorium, named after him.

The Governor who spoke on the theme, “Experiential Learning: Building the Wealth of the Nation” made the promise when the Editor-in-chief, Joseph Joy and the News Editor, Chiekezie Emmanuel presented a copy of the publication to him.

The Governor who was visibly happy over the creative work of the students made enquiries about the paper’s frequency of publication and funding

The Editor-in-Chief, explained that the papers is published once every semester, a situation that didn’t go down well with the Governor.

“Why once every semester?” The Governor inquired.

“We don’t have the financial capacity to publish more than once, sir,” Joy said.

“How is the funding?”

“The publication is funded by the department and on few occasions through event coverage and advert. But the department is responsible, sir.”

“This is not ideal. I will support you to ensure that the paper comes out regularly. I will follow it up with your VC and you will hear from us. Keep it up,” the Governor said.

The editors expressed gratitude and posed for a photograph with the Governor, marking a triumphant moment for ESUT Monitor Newspaper.

ESUT Monitor Newspaper is a publication of the Department of Mass Communication, ESUT. It serves primarily as the training medium for the students in the journalism training.

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The Zonal Coordinator, Nzukka Zone of National Association of Academic Technologists, NAAT, Comrade Mbaoji Emmanuel has charged the newly elected Executive Council of ESUT Branch to pursue unity and restructure the union.

Comrade Mbaoji who disclosed this in an exclusive interview with ESUT Monitor, said with the election and politicking over, it is time for the new leaders to seek for ways of uniting the members and consolidating on the gains of the election.

The Zonal Coordinator who was present during the election held at the ESUT Senate Chambers on November 13, reckoned that NAAT-ESUT has all it takes to be a formidable union not just in the zone but in the notion if her potentials are harnessed.

“First of all, I want to congratulate the new leadership of NAAT-ESUT. This election marks a new beginning for the union in ESUT. Several times the election was organised but could not hold but this time around, the jinx has been broken.

“I urge the new leaders to first and foremost pursue peace because our strength is in unity. When peace is achieved, then restructuring begins. ESUT branch has potentials and I want the new leaders to harness these potentials and make the union formidable not just in our zone but in the nation,” he said.

Com. Maboji commended the Electoral Committee, ELECO Chairman for a great job well done and hailed him and his team for succeeding where others failed.

“I want to commend the ELECO Chairman, Comrade Amaechi Agbo and his team for breaking the jinx concerning election in ESUT. He is a great leader and have shown that ESUT has members who would make her great. I saw wat happened during the election and the way it was handled showed that the ELECO was well prepared,” he concluded.

Comrade Mbaoji, who is the Chairman of NAAT-UNN lauded the Vice-President 1, Ven. Patrick Idisi for his role in conducting the election and urged all members of NAAT-ESUT to rally round the executive to move the union forward.

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The radio station which was a darling companion to ESUT community and indeed the entire Enugu State has been off-air since November 2019 following a fire incident that engulfed the former office at Independence Layout, Enugu.

These years of off-air indeed affected the information reach of the university community.

However, following the painstaking efforts by the current university management under the headship of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, who did not only expend millions of naira in renovating, restructuring, reequipping and restoring the station with its original frequency but also ensured and assured that the station would be back on air today and would be managed by the Department of Mass Communication.

He has kept to his promise that the station would be back on air before 20^th Convocation Ceremony day.

Fascinatingly, members of the ESUT Monitor team were at the station on Monday to supervise and keep it clean.

The team comprising five students and the three technologists in the department were thrilled over the new look the station acquired and are looking forward to it taking off today.

Speaking after the exercise, the leader of the team, Mrs Agbo Chioma thanked the Vice-Chancellor and his team as well as the HOD of Mass Communication for their efforts in restoring the station.

“I am excited, just like everyone of us here is. This is what we have been longing for. For five year now, the station has been off-air and you know what that means in terms of information sharing in the university.

“I want to specially thank the VC and his team for this record. I will also commend my HOD, Dr Chidi Ezinwa for his wonderful efforts. He is trailblazer. We have missed ESUT radio, no doubt,” she said.

ESUT Monitor Crew had a fill of the studio

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By Iroh Faith

The Enugu State Governor, Barr Dr Peter Ndubisi Mbah will today commission the new 1000-capacity Multipurpose Auditorium in ESUT.

The Governor will commission the new edifice by 10am local time.

The commissioning of the new Auditorium which is part of activities marking ESUT’s 20^th Convocation Ceremony slated to hold on Saturday, marks a defining moment in the history of the institution.

Shortly after commissioning the Auditorium, His Excellency will proceed to deliver the maiden Distinguished Personality Lecture with the theme “Education, the Truth Wealth of Nations”

 The Auditorium has also been named after the governor.

Upon arrival at the university this morning, the Executive Governor will proceed to inspect exhibitions by various faculties and departments of the university. The Exhibition which will hold at the University’s Pavilion starting from 9am, will showcase ESUT’s innovative ingenuity and scientific breakthroughs.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie explained why the management decide to name the Auditorium after the Governor.

“We have decided to name the auditorium after his Excellency, Barrister Dr Peter Mbah in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the advancement of education and development in Enugu state,” the VC said during a press briefing on Thursday  

The new facility, a major addition to the university’s infrastructure landscape, is aimed at enhancing academic and socio-cultural activities in the university.

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By: Ezenwa Francisca 

In a political landscape often dominated by male figures, the contrasting journeys of underscore a deep-rooted societal bias. As Donald Trump returns to the presidency in 2024, with Kamala Harris as his competitor, the disparity in how their leadership styles are perceived reveals a persistent scepticism toward women in power. This scrutiny, often shaped by traditional gender norms, continues to challenge the credibility and achievements of female leaders, especially women of colour.  

The 2024 U.S. presidential election, which saw Donald Trump’s re-election as the 47th president, also marked another milestone in Kamala Harris’s political career. As the first woman of color to serve as Vice President, Harris faced not only the pressures of political competition but also the weight of a societal lens that frequently doubts women in leadership roles. 

 Donald Trump’s ascent to power has always been characterized by his unapologetic style—a businessman-turned-politician whose brash confidence captured public attention. His leadership, often controversial, was lauded by supporters as bold and effective. His disregard for traditional political norms, like the expectation to adhere strictly to decorum in formal proceedings, did not diminish his influence; instead, it was interpreted by many as a refreshing display of strength. 

 In stark contrast, Kamala Harris’s experiences reflect the obstacles that many women, particularly women of color, face in similar positions of power. Her leadership, which often mirrored the same decisiveness and energy praised in Trump, was frequently met with skepticism. From questioning her decision-making abilities to downplaying her achievements, the scrutiny Harris endured highlights a gender bias still prevalent in American politics. 

 Where Trump’s statements and assertive conduct were often seen as hallmarks of strong leadership, Harris’s confidence was, at times, viewed as overly ambitious or aggressive. This double standard points to a cultural mentality that continues to hold women, especially minority women, to a different standard. Qualities that are celebrated in male leaders can become points of criticism when demonstrated by women. 

 The contrasting treatment of Trump and Harris underscores a broader societal challenge: the enduring difficulty in embracing women leaders with the same acceptance afforded to their male counterparts. As the political landscape evolves, the scrutiny faced by female leaders highlights the need for a shift in how leadership is perceived, moving beyond gender biases to value competence and vision, regardless of who is in power.

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By Chiekezie Emmanuel

The senator ESUT Law Faculty at the Law Students Association of Nigeria, (LAWSAN), Con. Bethel Chimzurumoke has been honoured with four various awards for his outstanding representation.

Comrade Chimzurumoke received the awards at the LAWSAN national convention held in Imo State recently

LAWSAN is the general body guiding law students in Nigeria.

Com. Chimzurumoke was given the four awards in recognition of his resilient efforts and effective representation of his constituency at the SUG body in ESUT and immense contribution to the national body.

The awards comprises: Most Promising Law Student, the Most Innovative Law Student, the Most Effective LAWSAN Southeast Legislator and the Most Promising LAWSAN Legislator. The award of excellence was giving to him to recognize his revitalizing effort in Law Faculty ESUT.

Speaking with ESUT Monitor on the awards, Com. Chimzurumoke who dedicated the honours to God, expressed gratitude to LAWSAN and her members for recognising him.

The highly elated Comrade noted that the awards have encouraged him to do more, since the little he has been doing are being recognised. He expressed confident in the leadership of SUG in ESUT and urged his constituency to remain supportive of the administration.

“I am humbled and deeply grateful for these recognitions. My thanks to Almighty God for his grace, to family and friends for their steadfast support, and to Anyiam Christian Kelechukwu led leadership and all members of LAWSAN for believing in my little effort.

“These awards are testament to the power of hard work, dedication, and purpose-driving leadership. These are worthy inspiration to continue pushing boundaries and gearing towards excellence,” he said.

The President of Lawsan, Comrade Anyiam Christian LAWSAN commended Bethel Chimzurumoke for his recognition.

“I call him the distinguish senator with an unprecedented achievement. Assuming office with a great zeal, Sen. Bethel left no stone unturned in actualising his ambition. He is a beckon of hope for the future,” Com. Anyiam said.

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By Nnaji Martha

The Vice-Chancellor, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Prof. Aloysius-Michaels Okolie has expressed gratitude the state Governor, Barr Dr Peter Ndubisi Mbah for his support to the school.

The Vice-Chancellor expressed the appreciation during the press conference for the upcoming 2024 Convocation Ceremony in Agbani.

The VC acknowledged that the Governor has been actively involved in ensuring that Programmes in the university passed the National Universities Commission, NUC’s accreditation and resource verification exercises.

“I am pleased to inform us that 97% of all programmes in ESUT have full NUC accreditation.

“Between November 2024 and December 2024, 8 programmes shall undergo NUC re-accreditation. We are optimistic that we shall excel in these programmes.

“Also on an encouraging note, I am delighted to report that the University proposed to run Radiography, Human Nutrition & Dietetics, Public Health and Biomedical Engineering. The NUC has concluded its Resource Verification exercise last week and we look forward to commencing the new programmes within the 2024/2025 academic session.

“Permit me, Ladies and gentlemen to seize this medium to appreciate and thank His Excellency, Barr Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for providing all critical equipment worth over N200,000,000 for NUC accreditation and resource verification of the afore-stated programmes. Indeed, ESUT ranks among top Universities in Nigeria with modern and digital equipment to compete with other Universities abroad,” he said.

The 20^th Convocation Ceremony of ESUT will hold on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the ESUT Pavilion, Ebe Ano City, Agbani.

His Excellency, Government Peter Mbah will on Tuesday deliver the maiden Distinguished Personality Lecture at the newly built Barr Dr Peter Mbah 1000-multipurpose Auditorium

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The President’s School Debate, Nigeria, PSDN, has recommended the Enugu State Debate Team to represent the country at the World Schools Debate Championship, WSDC, holding in Panama in July 2025.

Conveying the nomination to the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, the Chairman of the National Advisory Board, of Presidential Schools Debate, Nigeria, PSDN, Usman Muhammad, said the development was sequel to Team Enugu’s impressive outing at the last debate for secondary schools where they emerged the overall best.

In the letter dated November 5, 2024, Muhamad said, “This is to congratulate you on the spectacular performance of the Enugu State Debate Team at the recently concluded Inter-Secondary Schools 2024 Democracy Day National Debate Championship Finals in Abuja.

“It is as a result of your State Team’s first position at the National Finals that the state has been nominated to represent Nigeria at the upcoming World Schools Debate Championship, in Panama in July 2025.

“WSDC is the highest international world schools debate congregation for top debaters, globally.”

Meanwhile, the Enugu State contingent, which had emerged victorious in Abuja is made up of Emmanuella Chukwuma of Holy Rosary College, Enugu; Chiamaka Okwuibe of Queen’s School, Enugu; Goodness Chinedu Chiemerie of St. Patrick’s College, Emene, Enugu; and Chibuikem Ukadike of the College of the Immaculate Conception, CIC, Enugu.

The victorious students predicated their victory on Governor Mbah’s huge investment in education, noting that Enugu students were unable to participate in the National Debate Championship for over ten years and before the coming of the present administration due to lack of support.

Recall that while receiving Team Enugu at the Government House, Enugu, in September, Mbah awarded scholarship up to university level to the contingent, in addition to cash awards, saying the team’s victory in Abuja showed that his administration’s investment in education was paying off, which is 33 per cent of the state’s N521.5bn 2024 budget, the highest in the entire country.

“When we made the pronouncement that we were going to spend 33 per cent of our budget on education; that for every N100, we will spend N33 on education, a lot of people thought it was mere posturing or perhaps to earn public acclaim. But we knew that if we are to achieve a zero per cent rate poverty headcount index, we must do something that is radical in our education sector,” Mbah had said.

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