The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) will today hold its 52^nd Inaugural Lecture.

Colloquially regarded as the “Academic Ofalla”, the 52^nd Inaugural Lecture will be delivered by Professor Harmony Nwobodo-Nzeribe.

 Anchored on the theme: “Engineering Solutions for a Healthier Tomorrow” Professor Nwobodo-Nzeribe will be dissecting the imperatives and usefulness of engineering in making the society better.

The Lecture will hold at the Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah multipurpose Auditorium in ESUT Main Campus, Agbani starting by 11am.

Professor Nwobodo-Nzeribe, the ESUT Director of Research and Innovation and the pioneer Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, stands as a iconic figure in Nigerian academia. Her lecture is historic, as she will be the first female Professor of Engineering in ESUT’s history to deliver an Inaugural Lecture, cementing her status as a role model and a vanguard for women in STEM.

Frsh from her one-month visit to Germany on vocational training, Prof. Nwobodo-Nzeribe’s distinguished career is built on a foundation of robust international education and a commitment to interdisciplinary research. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. from Nnamdi Azikiwe University and advanced postgraduate studies, including an MPhil in Biomedical Technology from Anglia Ruskin University, UK. This unique blend of computer and biomedical engineering expertise has enabled her to foster significant international collaborations with institutions in the UK and China, bringing global recognition to ESUT.

Her professional stature is affirmed by her registration with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and her membership in numerous prestigious bodies, including the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) in the United States, and the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), where she served as the immediate past branch chairman. She is also a Fellow of the College of Biomedical Engineers and Technologists of Nigeria.

The professor’s scholarly output is as impressive as her administrative and professional achievements. With a prolific publication record that includes over 46 Journal research papers in indexed in google scholar, SJR, resaerch gate and thomson ruter respectively. Published over 15 conference papers, and 10 authored books, her work has consistently contributed to the global body of engineering knowledge. Her research is readily accessible on major platforms like Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and others, ensuring wide dissemination and impact.

The lecture is expected to be a synthesis of this vast body of work, presenting a cohesive vision of how engineering can directly confront health and societal challenges. Attendees can anticipate insights into cutting-edge developments in smart medical devices, health informatics, and innovative systems designed for practical, life-enhancing applications.

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An erudite scholar, Prof Francis Okechukwu Chikeleze will on August 28^th, 2025 deliver the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT 50^th Inaugural Lecture.

A Professor of Public Administration in the Department of Public Administration, ESUT, Professor Chikeleze will be dissecting the topic “Extreme Ownership and Public Sector Management: issues in Human Capital Management.”

At the 50^th Inaugural Lecture which will hold at the prestigious 1000-capciaty Multipurpose Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah Auditorium, ESUT, Professor Chikeleze will be shedding light on the importance of adopting extreme ownership principles in public sector management to drive efficiency and productivity. As well as emphasize the importance of effective human capital management in the public sector, including strategies for talent acquisition, development, and retention.

The concept of extreme ownership, popularized by former Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, emphasizes taking complete responsibility for outcomes and results in one’s organization. In the context of public sector management, this approach encourages leaders to take ownership of their team’s successes and failures, rather than blaming external factors or subordinates.

The 50^th Inaugural Lecturer whose tens of research works have over 10 000 reads and numerous citations in ResearchGate is described among colleagues and peers as humane, humble, vocal and unassuming.

Profe Chikeleze is a respected “Academic iroko” in ESUT and his decades of experiences in molding and training the future managers of the society in the Faculty of Management Sciences, will be brought to the fore on Thursday, August 28 when he mounts the podium to deliver the 50^th Inaugural Lecture of the Nigeria’s First State-owned University by 11am.

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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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