Nigeria’s premier state university, the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) will host the 15^th Annual National Conference and General Meeting of the Astronomical Society of Nigeria, ASN.

As an affiliate branch, the Industrial Physics Department, ESUT, will be welcoming hundreds of the astronomers from across universities, research and other tertiary institutions in the country who will be attending the congress.

The ASN Annual National Congress/General Meeting which is anchored on the theme: “Astronomy and Space Science for National Development: The Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI)” will hold from Tuesday, 11^th to Friday, 14^th November, 2025.

ESUT Monitor reports that this is the first time ESUT is hosting this prestigious body as it aligns with its mandate on research and technological advancement to enhance the society.

Former Director-General of Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Dr. Anthony Anuforom will deliver the Kenote Address while the Director of the Centre for Space Research (CSR) at North-West University (NWU), South Africa, Professor Amare Abebe Gidelew will be the Guest Lecturer.

The Astronomical Society of Nigeria (ASN) was established in 1966 as an umbrella body of professional Nigerians who are actively involved in teaching and research in astronomy, space science and other related disciplines in universities, other tertiary institutions and research centres in Nigeria.

A key objective of ASN is to encourage and promote effective astronomy and space science education and research in Nigeria through public mobilization and enlightenment. The society also seeks to explore possible collaborations with governmental, inter-governmental and non-governmental agencies aimed at providing world-class research and education facilities in Nigeria.

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No fewer than 13 students of the Department of Industrial Physics from ESUT recently attended the Annual Conference of the Nigeria Institute of Physics (NIP) in Rivers State.

The 46th Annual Conference was held at the Rivers State University (RSU), Port Harcourt in May.

The 13 students which comprised 6 Postgraduate and 7 undergraduate students were sponsored by the departe for the two-day conference.

The Head of the Department, Dr Chima Iheanyichukwu said the department decided to sponsor the students to the conference in order to give them exposure as well as connect them to the players in Physics industry.

He noted that the NIP which is the umbrella body of Physicists in the country offers students and members the opportunity to interact, share ideas and network.

“The department decided to sponsor the students to the conference so that they can get exposure and also connect with members from other universities. The Conference brings both Professors, researchers and students together for cross-fertilization of ideas on how to make the Physics profession better and improve our society

“It offered the students apple opportunity to meet with the key players in the sector and also helped them to get connected so that as they grow in the sector, they will have people to interact, collaborate and partner with in their careers,” he said.

The Nigerian Institute of Physics held its 46th Annual Conference at the Rivers State University (RSU), Port Harcourt, with a strong call for deeper investment in physics education and research to drive Nigeria’s innovation and economic transformation.

Themed “Physics in the Quadruple Helix Model for Innovative Research and Economic Development,” the conference brought together leading academics, industry experts, policymakers, and civil society actors to explore the critical role of physics in national development.

Speaking at the opening ceremony held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies Auditorium, the Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University, Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi, welcomed delegates and expressed gratitude to the Institute for choosing RSU as the host.

He reiterated the importance of physics as a cornerstone for national development and expressed hope that the outcomes of the conference would yield actionable insights.

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