By Chiekezie Emmanuel

The Vice Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), ESUT chapter, Dr. Andrew Apeh has applauded the Executive Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Barr. Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for his supports to the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT.

Dr. Apeh who is a lecturer in the department if Mass Communication, ESUT reckoned that Gov Mbah’s two visits to the university during her 20^th Convocation ceremony last month is a testament of how dear ESUT is to him and his government.

  “Today, we have graduates from BSc, Masters, and Ph.D programmes who are products of the university. I thank His Excellency, who came here on two occasions in a week; you can see what makes ESUT unique, especially the award of ₦50 million to the most innovative Lecturer (Prof Mgbachi) who produced an electric stove that can be used to charge phones as well.

“The Professor was given a grant by His Excellency, and an Austrian Ph.D recipient, Dr. Bernd Bergmair gave him ₦52 million, while ESUT Alumni donated ₦1 million, these gestures are huge.

“His Excellency has helped ESUT to ensure full accreditation of all departments in, and now ESUT’s Vice-Chancellor stated that about 98% of departments in ESUT have been fully accredited. The support Governor Mbah is giving to ESUT is commendable and I urge him to sustain it because ESUT remains the beckon of hope for South East and Nigeria’s education.

“He has been so supportive to the university that today, ESUT boasts as one of the few universities with the best facilities. ESUT now has additional departments  and faculties such as, Radiography, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, and all these were achieved by the help of His Excellency, according to the Vice Chancellor ,” Dr. Apeh said

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Dr Dr. Andrew Chiahalam Apeh of the Department of Mass Communication on Wednesday emerged the new Vice Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU ESUT Branch.

Dr Apeh was, in the bye elections conducted at the Senate Building ESUT, returned elected as the sole candidate who declared interest for the position.

The position of Vice Chairman of the union became vacant following the resignation of Dr Chukwu Peter who was earlier elected into the role

In the bye election, Dr Apeh was elected unopposed after several Professors who had declared interest withdrew from the race.

Similarly, Prof Leo Chukwu was also elected new Treasurer of the union, unopposed.

The two new Executive Council members of ASUU-ESUT were immediately sworn-in.

In his acceptance speech, Dr Apeh promised to work “tirelessly” for the transformation of the union.

“Your massive vote of confidence is a testament to your belief in my ability to lead and serve our ASUU-ESUT union. I am deeply humbled and honored to emerge as your chosen vice chairman.

“I pledge to work tirelessly towards a transformative ASUU ESUT, prioritizing quality staff welfare and a conducive work atmosphere for all members.

“I appreciate the contributions of everyone who ensured a transparent and successful election process.

“Special thanks also to my contenders who demonstrated exceptional trust in me by stepping down, allowing me to emerge unopposed. Your selflessness and commitment to our union’s progress are truly commendable.

“As your vice chairman, I assure you of my dedication to teamwork, inclusiveness, and listening governance. Together with my fellow excos, I am committed to negotiating, dialoguing, and collaborating until we meet the basic needs of at least 99% of our members,” Dr Apeh did.

It could be recalled that Dr Apeh in the build-up to the election, resigned from his position as Assistant Secretary to vie for the Vice Chairmanship.

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By Amaechi Agbo

In a twist of events ahead of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, ESUT Branch bye election slated to hold today, Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Dr Andrew Apeh has resigned his position as Assistant Secretary of the branch.

Dr Apeh of Mass Communication Department in a lengthy letter made available to ESUT Monitor, said his resignation is anchored on the need for him to pursue a higher position.

He noted that after careful consultations with family members and stakeholders, he has taken the decision to relinquish his Assistant Secretary position and aspire for the vacant Vice-chairman role.

“It is with a profound sense of duty and respect that I write to inform the esteemed members of the ASUU-ESUTof my decision to formally resign from my position as the Assistant Secretary of the Branch.

“After careful consideration and extensive consultations with my family and colleagues, I have come to the realization that there is a higher calling that aligns with my aspirations within the union.

“The vacancy in the position of Vice Chairmanship has presented itself as an opportunity for me to serve in a capacity that resonates with my ambitions and interests.

“I have realized that the initial misconception regarding the eligibility criteria for contesting the Vice Chairmanship position was based on a misinterpretation of the ASUU bye-laws. Contrary to my earlier understanding, one does not necessarily need to have served as an executive member first to vie for the Vice Chairmanship role. This clarification has encouraged me to step down from my current role as Assistant Secretary and pursue the Vice Chairmanship position.

“I wish to express my deepest gratitude to all members of ASUU-ESUT for the overwhelming support and trust you have bestowed upon me during the recent election. Your unwavering backing has been a source of strength and inspiration for me, and I humbly implore your continued understanding in my decision to run for the Vice Chairmanship post.”

It could be recalled that Dr Andrew Apeh polled a total of 103 votes to better Dr Peter Okonkwo who got 59 votes in the election conducted on August 29, 2024.

Interestingly, Dr Apeh will be contesting the ASUU-ESUT Vice Chairmanship position as a sole candidate after several Professors who had indicated interest withdrew from the race.

The ASUU-ESUT will today conduct bye elections to fill the vacant positions of Vice Chairman and Treasurer in the branch

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By Amaechi Agbo, Agbani

Professor Emeka Nnamani has emerged new Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, ESUT Branch.

Prof Nnamani was elected new Chairman following the successful conduct of the chapter’s election on Thursday held at the Senate Building, ESUT, as well as at ESUT College of Medicine, Enugu.

Although three candidates had earlier been cleared by the electoral committee for the position, Prof Nnamani was elected unopposed following the withdrawal of Dr Mgbenkemdi Ejike on Wednesday as well as that of Prof Eneje Lawrence few hours before voting commenced yesterday.

Prof Nnamani replaces Prof Chinedu Aguba as new ASUU-ESUT Chairman.

In the position of Assistant Secretary, hugely contested by two Senior Lecturers, Dr Andrew Apeh of Department of Mass Communication and Dr Okonkwo Peter, Dr Apeh was declared winner after amassing a total 103 votes against Dr Okonkwo’s 59.

Dr Apeh Polled 57 votes in ESUCOM as well as 46 votes in Agbani to be returned as the Assistant Secretary of the union.

Other positions were also returned unopposed including Secretary, Financial Secretary, Welfare Officer, Investment Secretary as well as Internal Auditor.

The position of Treasurer is vacant following the disqualification of Dr Okechukwu Godwin who was the sole candidate. His disqualification was anchored on his retirement date.

Also vacant is the position of Vice Chairman. This was as a result of withdrawal from the race by Dr Chukwu Peter who was the sole candidate for the position.

The newly elected executive council which was sworn-in shortly after the election, will conduct a bye-election to fill the vacant positions

The election was monitored by the Nsukka Zone of the union led by the Zonal Chairman, Comrade Raphael Amokaha

Speaking after the election, the Zonal Chairman lauded the conduct and outcome of the election adding that it fulfilled the requirements of the national guidelines

He charged the new Council to ensure the sustained progress of the union and be relevant at national level.

The newly constitued ASUU-ESUT Executive Council are:

1. Prof. Emeka Nnamani – Chairman
2. Dr. Dele Maxwell Ugwuanyi – Secretary
3. Dr. Andrew C. Apeh – Assistant Secretary
4. Dr. Vincent Aniaku – Financial Secretary
5. Dr. Samuel Nneji – Internal Auditor
6. Prof. Nneka Mmaduagwu – Welfare Officer
7. Dr. Asogwa Solomon Chinago – Investment Secretary

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A university don, Dr Andrew Apeh of Department of Mass Communication, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), has advised students if the institution not to see carryover as the end to their academic career.

Dr Apeh gave the advice at the orientation programme of first year students of the department on Thursday.

Speaking on the topic: “Grading System of Courses, Degree Classification,” Dr Apeh who is a product of the department informed the students that carryover is an opportunity for them to study the course better and come out with improved grade.

“Many of you see carryover as a sin, but that is untrue. Why would you have a “D” or a an “E” in your results? These grades bring down you grade point and should be avoided. In fact, if you aspire to graduate with good grades, you should have no business with any grade lower than “B” at all times.

“Carryover is not a crime neither those it show that you are not intelligent. Rather, it is an opportunity for you to know the course better and get Excellent Grade thereafter,” he said.

Dr Apeh provided more insight in an exclusive interview with ESUT Monitor.

“Summarily, the essence of this orientation is to acquit them with the system, to educate them on the does and don’t of the department. With this orientation the department will embrace them and let them know the rules, that guide the department because without being informed they would be mislead and they might begin to act in error.

“So we want to avoid any thing that would bring ‘had I known at last’. That is the reason the department is telling them this is the school rules and regulations, this is what they ought to do and ought not to do and in that orientation everything about what they would meet as they progress from year one to final year were explained to them.

“I spoke about grading and told them the grade points and how they are calculated and from first semester to second semester what they are expected to see. Registration of courses and the need for that. There are persons that talked about ethics while others talked about examination conduct.

” I told them that, the success that they ought to record starts from the first day they stepped their legs into the university because you are talking about first class. It means the person have to add extra ordinary input into whatever effort he or she may be making and that starts from the first semester, from their first year ensuring that the seriousness would begin to show itself to their second semester till their final year. The person supposed to maintain certain grade point that would give him that.

“For some students who may be aiming for a First Class, my message to them is that the success they want to achieve starts from the first day they stepped feet into the university,” he concluded.

Another lecturer, Mr Sebastine Okafor admonished the students to always love in peace amongst themselves.

Mr Okafor who knows that no progress is recorded in a atmosphere of rancour, urged the students to be their brother’s keeper at all times.

Earlier in her presentation, Mrs Ijeoma Ukwueze, also a lecturer in the department took the students through the names of teaching and non-teaching staff in the department.

With Dr Chidiebere Ezinwa as the Head if the Department, Mr Ikwueze enjoined the students to respect all staff maximally and urged them to always approach any if the staff meme ers each time they have issues.

The 2024 orientation programme for First Year Students in the department was held at the final year classroom with over 180 students in attendance.

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