The Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources Management at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Professor Emeka Nzeh, has urged newly admitted students to take their studies seriously, stressing that their academic success begins from the first day.

He made this known during an interview with ESUT Monitor at the university’s 45th matriculation ceremony for 100-level students.

“Their success in graduation starts from today,” the Dean said, advising the students to abide by the rules and regulations of the university and remain focused on their academic goals.

Professor Nzeh expressed satisfaction with the ceremony, noting that the faculty management, staff and parents were pleased with the successful conduct of the event.

Meanwhile, some of the newly admitted students shared their feelings about officially becoming members of the institution.

Chioma, a 100-level student of Food Science and Technology, described her matriculation as a happy moment.

“I am happy,” she said.

She explained that her decision to study at ESUT was influenced by her family’s history with the institution.

“Right from secondary school, I’ve been wanting to go to ESUT. My mom and siblings went to ESUT. I just want to continue the dynasty,” she stated.

Despite acknowledging that university life is not easy, she encouraged prospective students not to be discouraged.

“There’s no school that’s not difficult. In life, you have to face challenges. There are ups and downs, so they should just come,” she added.

The 45th matriculation ceremony formally inducted the new students into the academic community, marking the beginning of their academic pursuit in the Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources Management.

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The Enugu State University of Science and Technology, (ESUT) on Friday held its 45^th Matriculation Ceremony for newly admitted students in the 2025/2026 academic year with a total of 8696 students being offered admission into the 14 faculties and 78 programmes in the university.

Speaking with journalists to mark the auspicious occasion, the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, congratulated the new intakes and said the institution’s newly established Innovation Hub will equip students with practical skills to become employers of labour after graduation.

He noted that the National Universities Commission (NUC) recently increased the university’s admission quota to 8,755.

The Vice Chancellor explained that the Innovation Hub, supported by substantial investment from the management, is designed to provide hands-on training and certification in at least three vocational skills for every student. According to him, experiential learning has become a core pillar of scholarship in ESUT, with a new curriculum mandating first-year students to commence their degree projects from 100 level.

He said the initiative aligns with the university’s mission to produce globally competitive graduates capable of utilizing technology for societal development.

Prof. Okolie also highlighted ESUT’s 45-year history, tracing its establishment in 1980 as Anambra State University of Technology by the then civilian governor of old Anambra State, Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo. The institution was renamed ESUT in 1991 following the creation of Enugu State.

Reiterating the university’s commitment to discipline, the Vice Chancellor warned students against acts such as cultism, examination malpractice, impersonation, drug abuse, sexual harassment, and other forms of misconduct, stressing that violations could attract sanctions ranging from rustication to expulsion or prosecution.

He announced that from the 2025/2026 academic session, all examination results would be uploaded online to enhance transparency and credibility, marking the end of manual result processing. He urged students to complete payment of approved fees and registration within stipulated deadlines to maintain their status as bona fide students.

On academic excellence, Prof. Okolie disclosed that students with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.50 and above would qualify for scholarships, allowing them to study tuition-free as long as they maintain the required grade.

The Vice Chancellor further commended the Governor of Enugu State and Visitor to the university, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for approving the perimeter fencing of the institution to strengthen campus security. He added that security personnel, including university security, Man-O-War, anti-drug agencies, and the police, are on 24-hour surveillance to ensure a safe learning environment.

He noted improvements in infrastructure, including the provision of solar-powered boreholes, improved electricity supply, renovation of hostels and classrooms, and plans for additional hostel construction.

Prof. Okolie encouraged students to participate in extracurricular activities, revealing that ESUT recently won 13 medals (eight gold, two silver, and three bronze ) at the NUGA Games held at the University of Jos.

He also urged students from their second year to take advantage of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to ease financial burdens on parents and guardians.

The Vice Chancellor congratulated the matriculating students and advised them to uphold discipline, focus on academic excellence, and strive to positively impact society upon graduation.

The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor Chike Nwoha, who conducted key personnel of the University on matriculation monitoring exercise across 14 faculties of the University, noted that the exercise was seamless.

Some of the matriculants, including the daughter of ESUT Registrar, Ebubechukwu Ugwu; and Favour Mmasichukwu, both of Law faculty, and Kenechukwu Goodluck of Computer Science, expressed happiness over their admission into ESUT and pledged to put in their best to graduate in flying colours.

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In its efforts to flush out bad eggs and ensure sanctity in the system, the management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) and grand move has expelled five students and suspended 70 others over various offences.

The University Registrar, Mr Ambrose Ugwu who dropped the hint on Wednesday said the students were found wanting in breaching the school regulations.

Although Mr Ugwu didn’t disclose the names of the affected students, he added that the five students were expelled for their involvement in examination infractions

Mr Ugwu disclosed this during the 45^th ESUT Matriculation Orientation Programme for new students held at the Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah Auditorium on Wednesday, February 18.

“As the University Registrar, I have multiplicity of roles – I am the Secretary to the Council, Secretary to the Senate among others. I am also secretary to your suspension and expulsion letters” he said light-heartedly.  

“However, let me inform you that on 10^th December last year, I handed over 75 letters of suspension and expulsion to students who committed various act of contraventions. Among the 75 affected students, 5 were expelled.  

“The five students were expelled due to impersonation. Either someone impersonated to write exams for them or they impersonated and wrote exams for people and they were caught. Some of them are in their final year while others were in 3^rd year” he said.

The Registrar warned the new students t avoid acts capable of cutting short their programmes prematurely  and urged them to remain good ambassadors of their parents, families and the school.

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