The Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCO) have donated 20 computer sets to the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT.

The Donation which took place on Thursday, was handed over to the Vice Chancellor, Professor Aloysius Michaels Okolie on behalf of the University Management

Making the donation on behalf of NNPC/SNEPCO, Mrs Catherine Osinachi Madukwe said that the 20 sets of HP Desktop Computers are donated to the University to promote academic excellence, innovation and preserve the future of the students.

While noting that ESUT was among several schools selected for the donation, she noted that NNPC/Shell and their partners are ready to provide more support to ESUT but emphasized that the existing ones must be maintained.

“We got your requests on donations for the things that you need and the Company and its partners in their magnanimity have decided to donate some sets of computers to you, 20 sets from the NNPC, Shell and its partners.

“We are reaching out to schools and it’s a pleasure to meet you today to make this donation. I am very sure that by next year, they will still do more support because they like young people, innovation, effective leadership and they like reaching out. They also want to see that when they come here in five years, the computers should be working. They emphasis on maintenance culture. When they come and see that you have maintained it well, they will give more,” Madukwe stated

On his part, the Vice Chancellor expressed gratitude to NNPC/Shell and their partners for the gesture and explained that the 20 computer sets will go a long way in helping the university to expand its ICT Unit.

He explained that the University and NNPC and other donors already have existing relationship which led to the award of Honouray Degree to the former Group Managing Director (GMD) of the NNPC, Dr Osagie Okunbor during the University’s 19^th Convocation Ceremony in 2023

“Let me thank you so much for this donation, we are very happy that you are here and we are much happier that you have been working with NNPC, Shell and other donors on this linkage.

“Recall that it was the mark your former MD was making that made the Management and Council to nominate him as one of our awardees in 2023 during our convocation. He came here for the Honourary Award because we found him worthy based on what he has been doing within the system. We are happy that today you are remembering us.

“At the ICT, we are making efforts to expand the space. The building was donated by NNPC and it’s over 10 years now. Management has been making effort to expand the ICT baseline, a five hundred computer capacity building has been completed and will be handed over to the management on 30th March.

“The space we have there in the new building, both on ground and first floors will take 500 computers each. Few days ago, we conducted sites inspection and recommendations were made.

“We have developed softwares here that will help us in CBT examinations and we can only deploy and test them when we have deployed five hundred computers so that when that is done, other universities including your organisations, can rely here for what you need because we have the expertise.

“We thank you so much, we are not relenting. The 20 computers will go a long way, if we are looking for 500, we are now looking for 480. Here we aim to achieve the best and to do that, we must maintain existing infrastructure,” the VC said.

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The Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources Management (FANRM) ESUT on 21st February Matriculated its newly admitted students into the faculty with the Dean stressing the need for the new intakes to abide by the university regulations.

The Dean of the faculty, Prof. Emeka Nze Speaking with ESUT Monitor, expressed happiness on how over 200 matriculating students, were admitted nto various departments of the faculty including; Agric Economics, Agronomy and Ecological Management, Animal science and Fishery Management, and Food Science and Technology.

He equally described the decentralization of the matriculation as a unique one as the ESUT Management Team led by the DVC Prof. Chike Nwoha, came to see how the faculty’s matriculation activities were being conducted.

The Dean In his words, felt very happy to welcome the students of the faculty.

“I am very happy, I enjoin every student, especially the newly matriculated students to obey the rules and regulations, be industrious and focused. Our faculty is the first in the university and we don’t just pride over it, we maintain it at all levels

“I thank you people for coming, I thank the parents, religious people that are here, our Postgraduate students both Masters, Ph. D, PGD that are here to make us proud and see that things work very well. We promise to make sure that they graduate at record time. We are happy for all that we have seen and God bless you.,” He said.

While addressing the students and staff of the Faculty, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor urged the students to ensure they make their parents proud, avoid Cultism, social vices and eschew Examination Malpractice. He advised the staff to see the new students as their new children and guide them appropriately.

The event came to an end with a closing prayer and remarks from the Dean, who declared the matriculating students, bonafide students of the university.

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The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie today Commissioned the Workshop of the Department of Business and Entrepreneurship Education.

The Vice-Chancellor who was represented by his deputy, Prof Chike Nwoha expressed delight over the department ‘s effort to improve the learning abilities of the students particularly with regards to their entrepreneurial skills.

He encouraged the board of the department to sustain the tempo adding that he will furnish the VC with the report for proper actions.

On his part, the University Registrar, Chief Ambrose Ugwu, who graduated from the department over 30 years ago, said he felt proud and honoured to have passed through the department.

Chif Ugwu who recounted his studentship with the only professor in the department, Professor V C. Chibuike,  commended the HOD, Dr Felicia Nwokike for her giant strive in repositioning the department adding that the current students would be better placed to secure their future once they master their entrepreneurial skills.

Earlier in her welcome address, Dr Nwokike had enumerated the major challenges facing the department to include lack of staff and  lack of funds to execute their projects and called on the management to come to their rescue. She also called on the university community to patronize their products and also engage their services.

Highlights of the commissioning were the cutting of tapes leading to the laboratory and storerooms where the department’s products were displayed.

The products displayed were bathing/washing soaps, liquid soap, cakes of various sizes, hair cream, chin chin, among others.

The VC accompanied by the Registrar added that the management will henceforth be patronizing the department by purchasing their products.

It could be recalled that the Department of Business and Entrepreneurship Education made history in November last year when they became the first department to produce the university’s convocation cake.

Speaking oin an interview shortly aftee the commissioning, the Deputy Director, Entreprneurship Development Centre (EDC) ESUT, Prof Chris Orgah told ESUT Monitor that the Centre will partner with Business and Entrepreneurship Education to ensure that their efforts in improving the skills of the students is supports. He added that the Centre is open to partner faculties and departments in providing entrepreneurship skills for the students emphasising that as a science and technology university, ESUT should be in the forefront in skills acquisition.

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By Amaechi Agbo, Agbani

The Management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, (ESUT) has given a pat on the back of the board of Mass Communication Department for the conduct of the ongoing 2nd semester examinations in the university.

The management gave the commendation through the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof Chike Nwoha who led a team of the management to inspect on-going examinations in the institution.

Prof Nwoha in company of the Dean of Postgraduate Studies, Professor Charles Chime, among others, stormed the Mass Communication Department on Tuesday the first day of the examination at 10:15am.

The DVC who lauded how the students comported themselves and the seating arrangement, said Mass Communication Department is setting the pace for other departments to emulate.

“We came here on inspection, to monitor and observe how the examination is being conducted here. We go to departments unannounced and obersve. I can tell you that I am very much impressed with the conduct of the exam in Mass Communication Department.

“The Students are well-spaced and there are two or three invigilators in the halls. Mass Communication is using three classrooms for one examination, that is excellence. They are setting the pace for others to follow,” Prof Nwoha said while providing answer to why they visited the department.

Earlier in the classroom, the DVC warned final year students not to over celebrate their final exam and cautioned them against handing on vehicles to make merry, stressing that the university doesn’t want to lose any student.

“Your final exam is on August 8 and I know all of you would want to celebrate. Yes, we are not against celebration but we, as your parents here, need to advise you, do not celebrate excessively. When you finish your exams on that day, rejoice with your mates, hug yourselves but go home and celebrate

“We don’t want to see anybody hanging on vehicles just because you are celebrating. We don’t want to lose any of you. When you finish you exams, go home and celebrate with your people. We want you to go for youth service immediately and thereafter come back for your Masters or find a good job. We want you to succeed,” he told the final students.

The 2023/2024 2nd semester examinations in ESUT started in Tuesday, July 23 across all faculties and departments.

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Professor Chike Nwoha of Department of Accountancy, has been re-elected as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT),

Prof Nwoha was unanimously re-elected for another two-year term in office during the University’s Senate Meeting on Thursday in line with the university regulations.

A Professor of Accounting, Mr Nwoha have already spent two years in office. He was previously elected into the office on 15th June 2022 and assumed office on 1st July 2022.

ESUT Monitor gathered authoritatively that prior to the election, the Vice-Chancellor, ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie nominated Prof Ngozi Ani and Prof. Chike Nwoha for the DVC Position.

While the latter accepted the nomination, the former expressed surprise at the nomination and pleaded to be allowed to step down for Prof Chike Nwoha to continue “due to his visible records in the university” she said.

In his acceptance speech, Prof. Nwoha thanked the Senate for another opportunity to serve the university and promised to do his utmost best for a better ESUT in line with the aspirations of the current management.

His reelection takes effect from 1st August,2024 as provided in the university regulations.

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By Timothy Nwobodo

March 23rd has been announced as date for the 33rd Inaugural Lecture of Nigeria’s Premier Science and Technology university, ESUT to be delivered by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chike Nwoha

Chairman of the Inaugural Lecture Committee, Professor Chinedu Aguba disclosed this in a release made available to ESUT Monitor.

The 33rd ESUT Inaugural Lecture will be delivered by Deputy Vice-Chancellor, ESUT, Professor Chike Nwoha, a Professor of Accounting

Describing Professor Nwoha as “a man of the people” who deserves the the support of everyone to ensure the success of the Inaugural Lecture, Prof Aguba implored his committee members to see their membership as a call to serve and strive to deliver.

“I officially welcome you all to this committee of intellectuals, friends and colleagues of esteemed colouration, essentially packaged to prepare and organize the 33rd Inaugural Lecture of our own man, Prof Chike Nwoha.

“Without equivocation, Prof Chike Nwoha deserves every bit of our support and cooperation in making sure that the proposed Inaugural Lecture scheduled for March 21, 2024 becomes a huge success.

“Prof Chike Nwoha is a man of the people; a quintessential fine gentleman; a refined intellectual who is audacious and insightful in his chosen field of study; a brilliant, benevolent and humble academic; and a rare gift to humanity. Above all, he is the No. 2 man on the leadership hierarchy of our great university.

“We have all been carefully selected to do what we know how to do best and I am quite optimistic that we have all it takes to give the university one of the best inaugural lectures that the global academic community will ever be proud of.

“We cannot afford to fail as failure is not and can never be in our dictionary of life. I passionately request each and every one of us to be committed in this assignment to package this ACADEMIC OFALA for our own Deputy Vice Chancellor. The world is watching us and we are under moral obligation to deliver without flimsy excuses,” he said.

The committee had its first sitting on Monday, February 26, 2024.

The 32nd Inaugural Lecture of ESUT, delivered by Professor Ifeoma Ọkwọ was held on November 30, 2023 at the Professor Julius Onah Auditorium.

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By Joseph Joy

In a significant move aimed at reinforcing academic excellence and dynamic leadership, the University of Kigali, Rwanda, has appointed Nigerian, Professor Ogechi Adeola as its new Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academics.

The official announcement, released via the university’s website, highlighted Adeola’s impressive background and commitment to advancing education.

Renowned in the field of Marketing, Professor Adeola brings a wealth of experience to her new role. Holding a Doctorate in Business Administration and an MBA from the prestigious Alliance Manchester Business School in the UK, she boasts over 28 years of professional expertise.

Her academic journey includes serving as the Head of the Department of Operations, Marketing, and Information Systems at the Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, Nigeria.

Commencing her career at Citibank Nigeria, Professor Adeola has demonstrated a dedication to excellence by completing executive education programs globally. Her interdisciplinary research interests span marketing strategy, sustainability, tourism, and gender studies, resulting in an impressive portfolio of over 120 academic publications. Notably, she received the Emerald Literati Award for Outstanding Paper in 2022.

Ranked as the top scholar in marketing by the Alper-Doger Scientific Index in Nigeria, Professor Adeola extends her influence beyond academia. She is recognized as a dedicated mentor, consultant, and advocate for women’s empowerment. Her commitment is evident through initiatives such as the Digital Business Tutelage for Women Empowerment in Africa Initiative (DBTWEAi).

As Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Academic at the University of Kigali, Professor Ogechi Adeola is poised to contribute significantly to academic leadership, aligning with the institution’s unwavering commitment to excellence. Her appointment, effective from January 11, signifies a new chapter for the University of Kigali and emphasizes its pursuit of fostering a robust academic environment under her capable leadership.

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Lecturers in some departments have not submitted their first semester results for the 2022/2023 Academic session in ESUT, it has been revealed.

The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Professor Chike Nwoha made the revelation in an interview with ESUT Monitor Newspaper in Enugu

Prof Nwoha who said that two unnamed departments have been found culpable, added that the management is working out stringent measures to compel lecturers to adhere to the rules guiding their conducts in the university.

The former Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences said that despite the decision to withhold the salaries of those found wanting, the management is considering coming up with more drastic measures including suspension of affected lecturers as last option.

Prof Nwoha who is the head of a committee saddled with the responsibility of taking records of numbers of results submitted by lecturers in each department and faculty, added that the current leadership of the university under the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie will leave not stones unturned in ensuring professionalism, probity and accountability is revived in the institution.

“I think my concern is on the issue of non-submission of results, that’s the committee I’m heading,” Prof Nwoha started.

“There are people (lecturers) who struggle for courses, but when it’s time to submit results, you will start looking for them. Can you imagine that somebody has not submitted first semester result in about two Departments? Even the ones we made some corrections and told them to go and reprint, you won’t see them again. They’ll just take it that since you’ve marked, that is all.

“Some we have given two weeks, in some cases three weeks or even one month to resubmit results. Council frowned at delay in submission of results.

“Report we have is that parents are complaining that they’re not seeing the results of their wards. We gave them deadline to submit these results. We even told them that if you don’t submit your results, you won’t get your salary. Because of that, the VC now told the committee to compile the list of lecturers and departments that have not submitted.

“We compiled the list and submitted to the VC and he had to withhold their salaries.

“We are considering other measures to curtail the issue and the next measure could be suspension of the affected lecturers”, the DVC said.

The Management of the institution is working round the clock to also ensure swift and smooth implementation of the Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards, CCMAS with effect from the current session.

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The Vice-Chancellor, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie has stated that the Faculty of Management Sciences Ultra-modern Information and Communication Technology, ICT Laboratory Centre will be completed in June, 2024.  

The VC disclosed this on Thursday during the foundation laying ceremony of the ICT Complex at the ESUT campus in Agbani.  

Represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chike Nwoha, the VC commended the management of the faculty for their pragmatic efforts in ensuring that students in the faculty and at large, in the university as well as members of communities around the university, will need to enrich their intellects through the ICT Centre.

He added that the budding of the ICT center is crucial in the industrial revolution era to equip students with the necessary computer knowledge to prepare them adequately for the task after school.

“The ICT Laboratory center means a lot to ESUT and the surrounding communities. It shows the interest of the faculty in the affairs of the students, especially in their learning. It also helps to show to the world that the faculty has really arrived and that the university takes care of her students.

“This project, which we know involves computerization, is crucial in this era. If you are not computer literate, not just claiming it but doing the total practice of it, then you are in a better position to look for employment elsewhere once you graduate from ESUT. The project will help the students broaden their knowledge in their programmes and courses in the faculty.

“It will not take more than six months (to complete it). God willing, it won’t take more than six months. It is for every student, but the building will be owned by the Management Sciences. If you look at the site, you will see that it is open for every other students, faculties, or departments. In fact, even outsiders can come here and patronize the center, that’s all,” the VC said.

On her part, Dean of the Faculty, Professor Chioma Oleka expressed joy that in less than two months after the project was conceptualized, it’s taking off immediately.

“This is the product of our conference (in October). During our conference, our topic was on digitalization of education through entrepreneurship. After the conference, I then realized that we have not gotten any ICT laboratory centre. During our award night, I threw it open to the people, I told them that the Faculty has not gotten its ICT laboratory center, that we are open for collaboration, sponsorship and partnership. We beckoned on them to come and help us. After one week, one of them that attended the conference called me and asked if the faculty has not gotten an ICT center. I said yes, then he took it up from there,” she said.

On his part, the site Engineer, Mr Valentine Ejike Eneh said the contractor handling the project has been fully mobilized to ensure that the ICT Centre is concluded on schedule.

A member of the Building Committee and the Head of Department, Computer Engineering, Doctor Harmony Nwobodo, said the Centre will help to prepare the students, especially those from the Faculty to be ready-made for the global universe that is being digitized.

Sited at the opposite of ESUT Medical Centre and behind the University’s Library, The Faculty of Management Sciences ICT Laboratory Centre is sponsored by Chief Arthur Eze.

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With Christmas day celebration less than four days, there are indications that the staff of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, may not be paid their salary early enough as being speculated.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Chike Nwoha disclosed that the University Management may not pay staff salaries for December 2023 as at when expected

He made this disclosure while speaking with ESUT Monitor on Tuesday in his office. The former Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences, explained that the idea is not novel in the university system stressing that the 2022 December salary was paid after the yuletide celebrations

 Professor Nwoha said the idea of delaying December salaries was to help the staff to make savings within the period considering that the season comes with lavish expenses which makes things complicated after the celebrations.

“Last year, we didn’t pay them their salary during Christmas, but it was paid immediately after Christmas. The reason is if you give out such money, they will spend it during the celebrations. We want to help them to pay the school fees of their wards, pay their rents, because when they spend this money unnecessarily, at the beginning of the year, you see them applying for salary advance, and the money is not there to give for salary advance,” he said.

He added that the management since inception in April last year, has been prompt in paying all the unions in the university their check-off dues.

“But the management is trying now, we make sure the unions get their check-off dues. We have been paying them since we came in, what is remaining now is the accrued debts of the former regime but since we came in, we have been settling them, making sure they get their money, so that if you apply for loan, you get them, the ASUU get their own, SANU and the rest.”

However, he maintained that the issue of salary payment for the month is subject to change from the offices of the Vice-Chancellor and the Bursar, stressing that the trajectory might change after consultations are made with the key stakeholders.

He admonished staff of the University to celebrate Christmas wisely, pointing out that Christmas is not all about spending, but a time to reflect on one’s activities for the year past.

ESUT will close after work today as staff and students proceed on a three-week break for the yuletide celebrations. The university will reopen on January 8, 2024

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