Students of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT have been advised to shun cultism, instead pursue academic excellence.

Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie handed the warning on Thursday during the orientation programme for new students in the Faculty of Engineering held at the Professor Julius Onah Auditorium

Conveying the VC’s message, the Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Professor Thomspson Chime, who stood-in for the VC, warned the students on the dangers of involving in anti-social behaviour while in the university and urged them to be good ambassadors of their parents and communities.

“Today, you have gained admission into ESUT, your dream university to study your preferred courses in Faculty of Engineering. All of you went through challenges to be here and now that you are here, I want to advise you to stay away from bad friends. They will lead you astray. Don’t join cult, stay away from people that would influence you negatively. Stay focused on what you have come here to achieve, academic excellence. If you remain on the path of the university rules, you will not have issues with the management but once you decide to do otherwise, we will come after you

“I want you to be good ambassadors of your respective families and communities. Make them proud by pursuing academic excellence,” the VC admonished.

Delivering a lecture on the topic: “Understanding the Faculty and Building Academic Excellence”, the Associate Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Professor Mgbachi Cyprian advised the new students to take their academics seriously.

Professor Mgbachi who described an engineer and as a “solution provider” further explained the importance of engineering courses to humanity

“The university is like an ocean without a compass, you are bound to miss your location if not properly guided. That is the essence of this orientation and you are welcome to the faculty.

“Engineers are the people who make things happen in our society, they provide solutions to our problems, they are the reason we live today,” he said.

He further stressed that engineers should participate in politics to provide good leadership in the country. “Engineers don’t have time for politics. If we can polish our works with politics, we will have good leaders.”

Speaking on “Examination, Integrity and Responsible Student Conduct,” former Head of Department of Chemical Engineering, Professor Benson Udeh, cautioned the students against examination malpractice. While reeling out some of the examination offences in the school such as impersonation, cheating during examination, entering examination hall with mobile phone, among others, Professor Udeh warned “Do not go to examination hall late. Lateness to examination hall is the first symptom of malpractice. You are expected to be in your examination hall at least 30 minutes before the time. If you arrive to an examination hall 30minutes late, the university rule says you will not write the exam.

“And when you are caught in malpractice such as impersonation, it is immediate expulsion. If you are found with a phone inside examination hall, it attracts two years suspension. As a father and your teacher, I don’t want any of you to be either expelled or suspended. We want you all to graduate at the end of the stipulated time for your stay here,” he said.

In her goodwill message, the Dean of Student Affairs, Professor Ifeoma Okwo while commending the faculty for being the pacesetter in hosting the first orientation programme for new students, urged the fresh students to imbibe the virtue of probity to achieve academic excellence.   

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By Amaechi Agbo

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A non-governmental organisation under the auspices of Sound Education Ambassadors, SEA, Nigeria, weekend, presented an award of excellence to the Vice Chancellor of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie for his visionary leadership and promotion of academic excellence in the University.

The organization said that the Vice Chancellor and his Management team have repositioned ESUT to a greater height since the inception of the present administration.

While speaking during the award presentation at the ESUT permanent site ,Agbani, Enugu State, the National President of the organization, Hon. Tony Nwachukwu, said the Board of Trustees, and the National Executive Council, NEC, of the SEA, found Professor Okolie worthy of the award following his impressive leadership antecedents both at ESUT, and University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN.

In her remarks, the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the organization, Elizabeth Onyeabor, stated that the Management of the University has transformed ESUT through dedication and hardwork.

Onyeabor, who has dual citizenship of the USA, and Nigeria, enjoined the University Management to continue striving in its efforts to place ESUT as one of the globally competitive citadel of learning.

While expressing his gratitude to the organization for the award, the Vice Chancellor of ESUT, Professor Okolie, stated that the University Management had signed a good number of MoU with reputable organizations to train and certify ESUT students on employability skills.

Professor Okolie, further stated that the University would organize a business fair to expose some of its products and inventions to captains of industries and firms as part of the activities marking its forthcoming convocation ceremony scheduled for November 23, 2024.

He also said that the University Management has turned its attention to the agriculture faculty of the university in order to embark on commercial agriculture which would help to shore-up its revenue generation.

The Registrar of the University, Ambrose Ugwu, equally stated that ESUT graduates collect their certificates immediately after graduation, adding that the present administration had eliminated all the hitches hitherto experienced by graduates during certificate collection.

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By Amaechi Agbo, Agbani

Prof Uche Boniface Ugwuanyi on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 assumed office as the substantive and 12th Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences, ESUT.

His assumption of duty followed the inauguration/handover ceremony held at the Dean’s Office.

During the handover, the former dean, Professor Chioma Oleka thanked the students, staff and board of the faculty for their support.
She enumerated her key achievements to, inter alia, include organisation of first international conference by the faculty, attracting ICT Building as well as welfare of the staff.

In his Inaugural Speech, the new Dean, Prof Ugwuanyi unveiled his his developmental plans for the faculty anchored on three agenda of academic excellence, infrastructural development and inclusive administration.

Prof Ugwuanyi who lauded his predecessor for her efforts in repositioning the faculty, said that his flagship project will be the building of a multimedia classroom for the faculty.

The former Director, Entrepreneurship Development Centre, EDC, ESUT, who is the 12th Dean of the faculty, reckoned that the faculty, with the support of staff and students and collaboration of the university management, the next two years will upgrade the faculty in academic excellence.

“My dearest and respectable Colleagues,
I stand here today humble, and grateful to the trust you bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank the distinguished past leaders of our great faculty for the services to our great institution, Enugu state and nation, as well as the generosity in cooperation towards this smooth transition.

“It is with profound gratitude and immense honour that I stand before you today as the 12th elected and returned Dean of the Faculty of Management Sciences, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, (ESUT).
May I happily and sincerely express my deepest appreciation for the overwhelming support and unanimous vote of confidence that you have bestowed upon me, allowing me the privilege to lead this prestigious and largest faculty of this great institution. Together, we will chart a course towards a future defined by excellence, innovation, and inclusive growth.

“As we embark on this journey together, my vision is rooted in a commitment to transformative leadership that prioritizes open transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance. I recognize the pivotal role that each and every one of you plays in shaping the future of our faculty, and I am dedicated to working collaboratively with all stakeholders to foster a culture of excellence and innovation.
Our collective focus will be on elevating the standards of research, teaching, and learning within the faculty. We will establish effective mechanisms to ensure the judicious utilization of resources, while also prioritizing the renewal and upgrading of our physical facilities to create a conducive environment for academic growth and development.

“I am deeply committed to enhancing the professional development and well-being of our staff members, with a particular emphasis on promoting quality assurance and eliminating negative tendencies that hinder progress. It is imperative that we cultivate a culture of respect, seniority, mentorship, and knowledge transfer among professionals, entrepreneurs, and students to foster a productive and supportive academic community.

“Furthermore, I recognize the significance of industry collaboration in enriching our academic programs and providing valuable opportunities for our students. By forging strong partnerships with industries, we can offer enhanced internship opportunities, collaborative research projects, and industry engagement initiatives that will enrich the learning experience and prepare our students for success in their chosen fields.

“In line with our commitment to academic excellence and technological advancement, I am thrilled to announce the initiation of a flagship project – the establishment of Multimedia Classroom that will revolutionize our teaching environment and equip our students with the skills needed to navigate the digital era competently. This state-of-the-art facility will incorporate modern technologies, audio-visual aids, and collaborative platforms to enhance interactive learning experiences and empower our students to thrive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape,” The Dean said.

He appreciated the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie and his management team for their transformative leadership in the university stressing that their effervescent administration is yielding results across all units.

“In closing, may I specially extend my heartfelt appreciation to our dear Vice Chancellor; Prof. Michaels Okolie for his friendship, invaluable support, and visionary innovative derives. His determination to uphold the fundamental values set by our founding fathers at Esut, with a renewed focus on “technology for service,” serves as an inspiration to us all.

“Under his guidance, we are embarking on a journey to revitalize our institution, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of technological advancements while staying true to our core principles.

“Our dear Vice Chancellor Michaels-Okolie’s commitment to excellence and dedication to fostering a culture of innovation have laid the groundwork for a bright future for all of us at the institution. I am honored to have the opportunity to work alongside him and the entire ESUT community in bringing this vision to fruition. Together, we will continue to strive for academic excellence, societal impact, and technological advancement, guided by the principles of service and integrity.

“It is a privilege to lead our dear faculty during such a transformative period, and I look forward to collaborating with our distinguished Vice Chancellor, his management team, and all our esteemed dear colleagues to realize our shared goals and aspirations for our great faculty of Management Sciences and ESUT at large.”

New Dean Appoints Associate, Restores Electricity Clears Vicinity, Plans Landscaping

To match words with action, at a time other deans are struggling to settle down in office, Prof Uche Ugwuanyi had already set his administration in motion even before inauguration.

First and foremost was the appointment of an erudite scholar, Dr Aloysius Tochukwu Aduma, who represented him at the handover ceremony, as the Associate Dean of the faculty. The appointment made in August received massive support and commendations.

Also, the New Dean restored electricity in the faculty. Inline with his inaugural address to ensure optimal welfare of staff and students, he promised that all staff in the faculty and departments will have their electricity supply working effectively.

The Professor of Accounting is also poised to ensure landscaping of the faculty surroundings but even before that, he has already cleared the milieu.

ESUT Monitor gathered exclusively, that the faculty could also be fumigated before students return from their long vacation in October

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