Enugu State University of Science and Technology Archives - ESUT Monitor https://esutmonitor.com/tag/enugu-state-university-of-science-and-technology/ Department of Mass Communication Sat, 05 Oct 2024 05:37:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7 226275073 ESUT VC Urges Students To Apply For NELfund, Deploys Experts For Guidance https://esutmonitor.com/2024/10/05/esut-vc-urges-students-to-apply-for-nelfund-deploys-experts-for-guidance/ https://esutmonitor.com/2024/10/05/esut-vc-urges-students-to-apply-for-nelfund-deploys-experts-for-guidance/#respond Sat, 05 Oct 2024 05:34:22 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=1767 By Ijeoma Ikwueze The Vice-Chancellor, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie has urged students of the university to make judicious use of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELfund) provided by the Federal Government. The VC...

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By Ijeoma Ikwueze

The Vice-Chancellor, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie has urged students of the university to make judicious use of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELfund) provided by the Federal Government.

The VC gave the charge on Friday in Enugu during the South East sensitization visit by the NELFund to three tertiary institutions in Enugu – Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT).

The sensitization workshop held at the Moot Court Auditorium of UNN, Enugu Campus, had ESUT VC, UNN VC as well as IMT Rector in attendance. Other high profile individuals at the workshop include the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement for South East, Barr Chioma Nweze; the Managing Director/Chief Executive of NELfund, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, among others.

Delivering his speech, ESUT Vice-Chancellor commended the Federal Government for initiating the student loan fund adding that the the management of ESUT has put machineries in place to ensure seamless application by the students.

Students at the NELFund Sensitization

While charging the students to leverage on the opportunity, he noted that ESUT management
Has employed the services of computer experts to help the students in their applications.

“I want to commend the management of NELfund for this sensitisation in South East tertiary institutions. It is here that misconceptions will be corrected and students guided appropriately on how to apply for the loan.

“At ESUT, we encourage students to apply for the loan because this is their money. We have deployed the services computer experts to guide them in their application. I have no doubt, whatsoever, that this programme by the government will aid education at this level in the country,” he said.

Barr (Mrs) Chioma Nweze, SSA to the president, VC UNN and Dr Akinsoya Director General NELFUND

Addressing the students from the three institutions, Barr Chioma Nweze urged them to make best use of the opportunity to actualise their educational dream. She explained that the application for the loan, which is interest free, is session based, that student can apply for each session.

She stressed that repayment of the loan takes effect two years after the beneficiaries have concluded their national youth service.

She explained criteria required for the application. “Students can apply using their JAMB registration number, matriculation number, BVN, NIN, no surety is needed. Outside the school fees, NELfund also gives ₦20,000 to ₦40,000 stipends for students’ upkeep. NELfund operates through any bank of the students’ choice,” she said.

Highlights of the sensitization workshop was disbursement of ₦5000 each to the first 100 students to arrive at the venue of the meeting. Barr Nweze who made the pledge prior to the commencement of programme, gave the students the money adding that the gesture was to encourage them for seeing the need to attend the programme.

Mrs Ijeoma Ikwueze and Mrs Christiana Agbo,lectures at Mass Communication Department, ESUT, at the sensitization workshop on Friday

ESUT Monitor can authoritatively report that NELfund has disbursed students loans to 59 institutions including five from the South East region.

Institutions from the South-East that have already benefited from the loan include: Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Imo State; Ebonyi State University; Abia State University; Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike; and Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Anambra State, sharing ₦467 million among them.

According to a list obtained from the NELFUND, Alex Ekueme Federal University Ndufu, Ebonyi State, got N193,377,100; Michael Okpara University, got N71,016,220; Abia State University, had N12,469,5003; Federal Polytechnic, Nkede, Imo State, got N368,400; and Ebonyi State University students got N78,313,000.

A total of ₦50 billion was budgeted for the NELFund in the 2024 with a total of ₦2.1 billion already disbursed

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Justice Nweze Memorial Lecture: Bishop Kuka Storms ESUT On Wednesday https://esutmonitor.com/2024/09/18/justice-nweze-memorial-lecture-bishop-kuka-storms-esut-on-wednesday/ https://esutmonitor.com/2024/09/18/justice-nweze-memorial-lecture-bishop-kuka-storms-esut-on-wednesday/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:37:01 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=1710 By Amaechi Agbo Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Right Reverend Matthew Hassan Kukah will arrive the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 to deliver a memorial lecture. The fiery priest and...

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By Amaechi Agbo

Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Right Reverend Matthew Hassan Kukah will arrive the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 to deliver a memorial lecture.

The fiery priest and human rights activist will be the Guest Lecturer during the Memorial Lecture Series in honour of Late Hon. Justice Chima Centus Nweze.

The lecture will be chaired by Hon. Justice Inyang Okoro of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

The Visitor to the University and Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Ndubisi Mbah will be the special guest if the lecture which will hold at Amadeo Event Center, Enugu by 11.00am whereas the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, the Chief Host, will deliver the welcome speech.

“I am directed to inform the University Community that the Memorial Lecture Series in honour of Late Hon. Justice Chima Centus Nweze has been scheduled to hold on 25th day of September, 2024 at Amadeo Event Center, Enugu by 11.00am.

“The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev Mathew Hassan Kukah would be the Guest Lecturer while Hon. Justice Inyang Okoro of the Supreme Court would Chair the event.

“His Excellency, the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, who is also the Visitor to our University would be the Special Guest of Honour, while ESUT Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Aloysius-Michaels Okolie would be the Chief Host. The Vice-Chancellor as the Chief Host is already programmed to deliver the Welcome Remarks at the event,” a statement signed by the university registrar, Chief Ambrose Ugwu and made available to ESUT Monitor, says.

The Memorial Lecture is organised by the Faculty of Law, ESUT in memory of late legal luminary, Hon. Justice Chima Centus Nweze.

Late Justice Nweze who hails from Enugu State, was a Supreme Court Justice until his death on July 30, 2023 aged 64.

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ESUT Sacks Six Staff Over Sexual Harassment, Certificate Forgery https://esutmonitor.com/2024/08/21/esut-sacks-six-staff/ https://esutmonitor.com/2024/08/21/esut-sacks-six-staff/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 14:31:28 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=1537 By Amaechi Agbo, Agbani In a bid to enthrone ethical values and ensure probity among staff at all levels, the management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, have sacked six staff for criminal offenses relating to their...

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By Amaechi Agbo, Agbani

In a bid to enthrone ethical values and ensure probity among staff at all levels, the management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, have sacked six staff for criminal offenses relating to their offices.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie who announced this in a press conference on Wednesday said that another staff who has been on suspension for disseminating false information was recalled but with forfeiture of her half salary.

Prof Okolie said the the dismissal of the affected six staff were taken by the University Council to demonstrate its avowed stand on zero tolerance for corruption, dereliction of duty and fraudulent practices among employees.

The dismissed staff are Izuchukwu Ifeanyi Eze of Educational Foundation unit; Dr Ezekiel Nnadi of Quantity Surveying Department; and Dr Ani Celestine Okafor of Human Physiology department.

Others are: Dr Chidiebere Emmanuel Eze, Industrial Chemistry; Fanny Ngọzi Onyia of Institute of Peace, Conflict and Development Studies as well as Mr Chiuzor Isaac Okoh of Bursary unity.

Augustina Ifebuche Ugwu of Applied Microbiology and Brewing was issued a letter of warning and recalled to her duty but will forfeit her half salary during her period of suspension. She was also warned that further 9ffence would lead to her dismissal

The Vice-Chancellor provided details on why they were sacked.

“Izuchukwu Ifeanyi Eze was sacked for certificate forgery; Dr Ezekiel Nnadi was dismissed from service over academic fraud including manipulation of results, extortion, sexual harassment and other grave misconducts.

“Dr Ani Celestine Okafor was sacked because he is keeping two full-time jobs. He works in SUMAS and ESUT while a similar crime was also perpetrated by Dr Chidiebere Emmanuel Eze.

“Fanny Ngozi Onyia was involved in the preparation of fake transcript and was dismissed. She is to refund one hundred and seven thousand naira (₦107, 000.00) to Chinyere Faustina Onyechi who she defrauded while Mr Chibuzor Isaac Okoh’s employment with ESUT was terminated after he misappropriated the Sum of ninety-eight million, two hundred and fifty nine thousand, three hundred and fourteen naira sixty Kobo (₦98, 259, 314.65,.

“Augustina Ifebuche Ugwu was recalled after serving suspension with a warning letter for conveying false information to an ex student (Agadi Lucky Ejime) that he had Second Class Honours (Upper Division) instead of Second Class Honours (Lower Division). She will forfeit her half salary,” the VC said.

The Vice-Chancellor added that the university management will prosecute the affected staff and they will be made to refund every money they acquired illegal as a result of their fraudulent practices.

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Ikenga Hosts Mentoring Workshop for ESUT Mass Communication Students https://esutmonitor.com/2024/07/30/ikenga-hosts-mentoring-workshop-for-esut-mass-communication-students/ https://esutmonitor.com/2024/07/30/ikenga-hosts-mentoring-workshop-for-esut-mass-communication-students/#respond Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:41:31 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=1401 By Ani Ruth, Agbani Ikenga Media and Cultural Awareness Initiatives, IMCAI, organized a one-day mentoring workshop for mass communication students at Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT. The one-day workshop, themed “Building a Satisfying Career in Journalism,” took...

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By Ani Ruth, Agbani

Ikenga Media and Cultural Awareness Initiatives, IMCAI, organized a one-day mentoring workshop for mass communication students at Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT.

The one-day workshop, themed “Building a Satisfying Career in Journalism,” took place on July 5, 2024, and featured sessions led by experienced journalists, Mrs. Chiamaka Okafor and Mr. Chinagorom Ugwu of Premium Times Newspaper

The workshop began with participants registering for the event, led by Ikengaonline’s Editor-in-Chief, Uche Ugboajah’s opening speech. The head of Department of Mass Communication delivered a welcome address and urged the students to make use of the workshop to increase their learning.

The Editor-in-Chief, Uche Ugboajah gave opening remarks, and a group photograph was taken, featuring all participants, including lecturers and Ikenga officials.

Mrs. Chiamaka Okafor, a journalist and Executive Director of Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue Foundation, who led the first session on “Journalism at a Glance”, defined  journalism as a profession and social responsibility.

She dismissed the idea that ‘journalism doesn’t pay the bills,’ declaring that the profession offers diverse opportunities for supplementary income. She quipped, “The sky is wide enough for us to do other things for a source of income….” She emphasized that a good journalistic piece should possess certain qualities, which she elaborated on, providing insight into the characteristics of a good news story.

 The session became more interactive as students were grouped to write news articles, with Group Three emerging as the winner. She presented the group leader with a N2000 reward, acknowledging their efforts. Then, she took the time to provide constructive feedback, pointing out areas for improvement in their news articles. Through her guidance, she enlightened and encouraged the students, helping them grow in their journalistic skills.

Group Three leader and Mrs. Okafor Chiamaka

Mr. Chinagorom Ugwu, a journalist with Premium Times, shared his journalism experience, highlighting ethical issues and encouraging students to establish a campus journalists’ union.

He began by introducing the concept of a campus journalists’ union, which he experienced first-hand at his alma mater, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Akwa, UNIZIK. He encouraged the department to establish a similar union, complementing their existing ESUT Monitor Newspaper.

Sharing his personal journey, he recounted how his passion for journalism began even before university, earning him recognition from lecturers and peers for staying on top of trending issues. He shared stories of his determination, from contacting Vanguard newspaper to landing a post-graduation internship, which left a lasting impression on professionals in the field emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations when writing news stories.

Students shared their takeaways from the workshop and Ikenga presented certificates and cash awards to participants.

Additionally, the Head of Department presented a copy of the ESUT Monitor to the Editor-in-Chief of Ikengaonline, Uche Ugboajah, as a token of appreciation for their collaboration and support in organizing the workshop.

The HOD presents ESUT monitor newspaper to Mr. Uche Ugboajah.

 In an interview with ESUT Monitor, Mrs. Chiamaka Okafor revealed that the workshop was also held at UNIZIK as part of its focus on South Eastern universities. She expressed her desire to return and see the progress of the students. When asked about the perception of journalism as a low-paying profession, she emphasized that “quality journalism speaks for itself.” On coping with insecurity, she quoted her mentor, “No story is worth your life,” highlighting the importance of security training and analysis for journalists. She shared her passion for storytelling and her desire to continue writing news stories.

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ESUT Moves to Revamp Website, Improve Global Visibility https://esutmonitor.com/2024/07/22/esut-moves-to-revamp-website-improve-global-visibility/ https://esutmonitor.com/2024/07/22/esut-moves-to-revamp-website-improve-global-visibility/#respond Mon, 22 Jul 2024 05:32:18 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=1330 As part of efforts to improve its global visibility, the management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, have moved to revamp its website and make it more enrich and engaging. This is part of the management’s policy...

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As part of efforts to improve its global visibility, the management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, have moved to revamp its website and make it more enrich and engaging.

This is part of the management’s policy in making information and data about the university readily available and accessible by the general public, institutions, prospective and current students as well as the stakeholders.

In a memo issued by the Deputy Director, ICTC directorate of the university, Dr Uche Okafor, it requested faculties, departments and units to supply their data.

“As part of the ongoing efforts by the Vice-Chancellor and the management team to enhance the visibility and functionality of ESUT’s website, the process of updating and populating the content on the website is ongoing. 

“To ensure that the information presented is accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date, we kindly request your cooperation in providing the necessary data for your respective faculties, departments, and units,” part of the circular read.



By Ali Onyinyechi

As part of efforts to improve its global visibility, the management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, have moved to revamp its website and make it more enrich and engaging.

This is part of the management’s policy in making information and data about the university readily available and accessible by the general public, institutions, prospective and current students as well as the stakeholders.

In a memo issued by the Deputy Director, ICTC directorate of the university, Dr Uche Okafor, it requested faculties, departments and units to supply their data.

“As part of the ongoing efforts by the Vice-Chancellor and the management team to enhance the visibility and functionality of ESUT’s website, the process of updating and populating the content on the website is ongoing. 

“To ensure that the information presented is accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date, we kindly request your cooperation in providing the necessary data for your respective faculties, departments, and units,” part of the circular read.

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Odyssey of Comrade Donatus Okolieuw​a: From a Regular Student to ESUT SUG President https://esutmonitor.com/2024/07/16/odyssey-of-comrade-donatus-okolieuwa-from-a-regular-student-to-esut-sug-president/ https://esutmonitor.com/2024/07/16/odyssey-of-comrade-donatus-okolieuwa-from-a-regular-student-to-esut-sug-president/#respond Tue, 16 Jul 2024 05:16:34 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=1271 Our mind is such a powerful machine that any information fed into it would be produced through our lives. Just like the popular Chinese proverb “if you can think it, you can achieve it”. My journey from being an ordinary...

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Our mind is such a powerful machine that any information fed into it would be produced through our lives. Just like the popular Chinese proverb “if you can think it, you can achieve it”.

My journey from being an ordinary regular student to the top most rank of the students leadership in the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT; SUG President, is largely informed by my total believe in and the nurture gotten from the above assertions, and more importantly the God factor, consistency and hard-work towards protecting the interest of the students and leaving a good legacy. 

As posited by John Maxwell, “position is the starting place for every level of leadership. It is the bottom floor and the foundation upon which leadership must be built. Real influence must be developed upon that foundation”. Taking up leadership position as I newly entered the University was very far from my mind, even though I had always have passion for leadership. Also, I had always believed that I would occupy any of the topmost leadership positions in ESUT before I would graduate from the school.

Past and Current ESUT SUG executive members

Little did I know that I would be elected the Class Representative of my class; 100 level Law 2019/2020 session. From there, I was equally elected the General Class Rep of all the year one Class Reps. It did not stop there, I was also elected the school hostel P.R.O. In the same100 level, the then Dean, Faculty of law; Prof Osy-Nnamani Ogbu equally appointed me a member of the Caretaker Committee leadership of the Faculty of Law. 

Moreso, in my 200 level, I was appointed the Campus Director of Law Students Association of Nigeria, ESUT chapter, Senior Special Adviser to the SUG President on Students Matters. My 300 level was not left without a new position as I contested and won the SUG P.R.O after I stepped down for my senior in the faculty of law for the post of SUG President. 

In my 400 level, I stepped down from Class Rep and contested for the post of SUG President, and for the first time in the history of ESUT a hosteller won the top seat of the Students Union Government of the school. It was incredible as the election was keenly contested by 4 popular candidates.

Here again, John Maxwell’s assertion that your values are the soul of your leadership, and they drive your behaviour. My driving force and what distinguishes me in all the positions held are my commitment in protecting the interest of the students, the quest for the advancement of my leadership skill and the urge to leave a good legacy. These were evident in my commitment to help ending the plights of the students living in the school hostel, especially as it regards water, light and safety starting from my 100 level days.

Com Okolieuw​a in a handshake with the Governor of Enugu State, Barr Peter Ndudbuisi Mbah during the 2023 Convocation Ceremonty

As the SUG President, I vehemently resisted some individuals from National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) Zone F who wanted to shutdown ESUT for their selfish interest. I refused to yield to their antics, and gave no room for them to scuttle the academic calendar of the University. Another incident was when 34 ESUT students were unjustly arrested at the School Cafeteria by the men of Nigerian Police Force of the Anti-cult unit. I issued out a very powerful Press Release that drew the attention of the Government and the students were released immediately and unconditionally. 

Moreover, my government carried out programs and events wherein scholarships and bursaries were given to our students by the invited personalities.

As Dr SKC Ogbonnia rightly opined, “the ability to influence an unwilling follower to an enthusiastic follower is the hallmark of effective leadership”. Being one of my top priorities, I worked towards changing the age-long perception of the students living in the school hostel, who were seen as inferiors by their counterparts who live off campus. As the SUG P.R.O then in my 300 level, I appointed some hostellers including Com Nonyia Chisom (Valour), into SUG senate to represent the hostellers at the parliament. Having made up my mind that I will contest for SUG Presidency, and owing to the fact that it is not a one-man task, I brought the leadership of the hostels together and made them see my agenda as the hostellers’ agenda. Just like Dr SKC Ogbonnia posited; “every human being has abundance of talents and capabilities but constantly requires proper combination of other relevant elements to excel”. With this, we kicked off the awakening campaign within the hostels.

The campaign was a blast as it lead to my emergence as the SUG President, and another hosteller; Nonyia Chisomlfc Valour emerged the SUG SSG.

In my government, I made the hostellers occupy strategic positions not leaving the off-campus students behind. Everybody was given sense of belonging. Thereafter, I equally ensured that another hosteller succeeded me as the SUG President, and other positions won by the hostellers include SUG VP, SUG SSG, SUG FIN. SEC and SUG Treasurer.

I could not have achieved all these without God. I always seek the face of God in everything. As the SUG PRO then and the highest ranking students’ leader in the hostels, I championed a hostel thanksgiving in the churches in the campus. Even as the SUG President, I worked closely with the leadership of the Joint Christians Campus Body (JCCB), and we organized series of programs and prayers for the students and the University at large.

Com Okolieuw​a believes in greenplant revolution and preservation of the environment.

As I was in the class few days after I have handed over to the new SUG President, one of my lecturers in the Faculty of Law; Rev Sis Dr Onuegbulam, approached and asked me how I feel after I have handed over. I responded by saying that I felt fulfilled. Just like John C Maxwell would say, “Leaders are always taking people somewhere… If there is no journey, there is no leadership”.

Recounting my leadership journey from my 100 level days, serving in different capacities till my 500 level, being the only SUG President over the years whose tenure was not scuttled via dissolution and devoid of any case of misconduct or misappropriation of students fund. Having fought and protected the interest of the students, helped to bring out the best from among the students, safeguarded and helped advanced the corporate image of the University in line with the agenda of our digital Vice-Chancellor; Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, there comes my fulfilment.

I could not have written down my numerous achievements here for want of space. However, having sagaciously contained the interest of the students and that of the University without any clash, and at the end being celebrated by both, is the most fulfilling aspect of my leadership.

Com Donatus Okolieuwa (Dona4all), SUG President, ESUT 2022/2023, Faculty of Law, 500 Level.

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Prof Udeze Enjoins ESUT Students to Imbibe Ethics, Probity as their Watchword https://esutmonitor.com/2024/07/12/prof-udeze-enjoins-esut-students-to-imbibe-ethics-probity-as-their-watchword/ https://esutmonitor.com/2024/07/12/prof-udeze-enjoins-esut-students-to-imbibe-ethics-probity-as-their-watchword/#respond Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:17:22 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=1240 By Joseph Joy and Rachel Okechi A professor in the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Sunny Udeze has enjoined students of the university to imbibe the virtues of ethical principles and probity as they aspire to achieve...

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By Joseph Joy and Rachel Okechi

A professor in the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Sunny Udeze has enjoined students of the university to imbibe the virtues of ethical principles and probity as they aspire to achieve their academic dreams and become successful in life.

Prof Udeze gave the advice while delivering a lecture to the first year students of Mass Communication Department, in the university on Thursday.

Professor Udeze who is a former secretary of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) ESUT Branch, as well as the current Director, General Studies in ESUT, said while analysing the topic “Ethics and Successful Studentship”, that apart from corporate organisations and professional bodies who have their ethical codes, it is important that every student should abide by the ethics of their family as well as that of the school.

He noted that ethical principles invariably promotes probity which helps the students to succeed in their academic endeavour and post school career.

”Every organisation has its ethical codes. Even, each family has its ethical codes, those behavioral attitude your parents inculcated in you as well as the ones they made you to jettison, are your family ethical code. Similarly, the university (ESUT) has its ethical codes. These are the rules that guide the conducts of the both staff and the students in the university.

Professor Obiageli Okafor delivering her lecture on Thursday

“When you obersve and imbibe these ethical principles, it will enable you to live a life of honesty and probity and you will be successful in life. However, you must work hard, hardwork pays and has no substitution,” he advised.

Delivering her lecture on the topic “Course Registration, Lecture Attendance and Examination in ESUT,” Professor Obiageli Okafor implored the students on the need to ensure that they registered their courses online as and when due and attend lectures punctually.

The first female Head of Department in the department emphasized that online course registration is cardinal in the university adding that the registration, apart from payment of tuition fees, affirms student’s membership of the university.

She stressed that students who absentee themselves from lectures only to appear on examination days will have themselves to blame.

“This is a university where you are expected to be law abiding and carry out your responsibilities and obligations to the university diligently. Your online course registration is very important because it affirms your membership of the university, after payment of your prescribed fees.

“Many students don’t come to lectures but when it is examination time, you see them everywhere. I want to remind you that the 70% attendance rule which makes you eligible to sit for examination is applicable in Mass Communication Department and everywhere in the university.

“So, it is important that you take your academic programmes seriously. If there is any reason you should not attend a lecture, it is important you reach out to the lecturer in charge and register your permission, however, this should not be a habit,” Prof Okafor admonished.

The 2024 orientation programme for first year students of Mass Communication Department was held on Thursday, July 11, 2024.

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ICAN Promises to Deepen Collaboration With Accountancy Department in ESUT https://esutmonitor.com/2024/07/06/ican-promises-to-deepen-collaboration-with-accountancy-department-in-esut/ https://esutmonitor.com/2024/07/06/ican-promises-to-deepen-collaboration-with-accountancy-department-in-esut/#respond Sat, 06 Jul 2024 16:01:49 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=1213 By Onyekachi Agu The Institute of Charted Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has promised to deepen its collaboration with the Accountancy Department in ESUT. The President, ICAN, Dr Davidson Alaribe disclosed this to ESUT Monitor in a chat shortly after making...

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By Onyekachi Agu

The Institute of Charted Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has promised to deepen its collaboration with the Accountancy Department in ESUT.

The President, ICAN, Dr Davidson Alaribe disclosed this to ESUT Monitor in a chat shortly after making his presentation at the two-day international conference organised by the Department of Accountancy, ESUT in Enugu.

Represented by his Vice, Dr Yahaya Haruna, Dr Alaribe commended the board of Accountancy Department for their efforts in promoting and propagating the tenents of accounting Profession.

Dr Alaribe who noted that the choice topic for the conference “Artificial Intelligence AI and Sustainability Reporting: Implications for the Accounting Profession and Stakeholder Value Creation” said that though AI is critical in evolving human activities but added that it will not replace human intelligence rather it will reinforce human intelligence

“This conference means a lot to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria because it’s talking about the future ready accountants and you can see the theme. It is talking about AI and sustainability, these are the two things that we are looking out for in the future – sustainability of the companies and value creation for the stakeholders and it can only be influenced by the use of AI through the use o technological means.

The Planning committee led other dignitaries on a Coutsey visit to the management of ESUT

“The president couldn’t come but he sent me to represent him as the vice president of the Institute.
AI has come to enhance Human Intelligence because AI is a creation of Human Intelligence. But if human beings want to go ahead of AI, we have to increase our knowledge in technology. AI cannot do everything for us but it still cannot replace human beings because they are certain assignments that can not be assigned to AI.

“We commend Accountancy Department for what they are doing in promoting the profession. We will deepen our collaboration with them to ensure that their wonderful programmes such as this is sustained,” the President said.

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EXCLUSIVE: ESUT’s 2023/2024 2nd Semester Examinations Dates Revealed https://esutmonitor.com/2024/06/29/exclusive-esuts-2023-2024-2nd-semester-examinations-dates-revealed/ https://esutmonitor.com/2024/06/29/exclusive-esuts-2023-2024-2nd-semester-examinations-dates-revealed/#respond Sat, 29 Jun 2024 04:10:28 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=1178 By Amaechi Agbo With eleven weeks already spent since the commencement of the 2023/2024 academic session on March 15 in ESUT, ESUT Monitor can authoritatively report that the 2nd semester examinations will commence in July. Investigations by our reporters across...

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By Amaechi Agbo

With eleven weeks already spent since the commencement of the 2023/2024 academic session on March 15 in ESUT, ESUT Monitor can authoritatively report that the 2nd semester examinations will commence in July.

Investigations by our reporters across departments and faculties show that both students and lecturers are anxious about the exam dates. Some lectures already, are rounding off their lectures and students writing quiz and assignments being given to them.

Speaking with our correspondents in his office on Wednesday, the Registrar, ESUT, Mr Ambrose Ugwu said that the 2nd semester examinations will commence on July 22 through August 8, 2024.

He noted that the examinations are for all continue students without exception adding that the university will embark on two-month break thereafter.

“The second semester examinations will start on July 22 and end on August 8, 2024. This is for all levels, from year one to those in the final year.

“Then we will have a break from Monday, August 12, 2024, to September 27, 2024,” he said.

The second semester examinations will last for 17 days.

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ESUT’s Department Of Nursing Sciences Gains Full Accreditation, Student Praises Management https://esutmonitor.com/2024/05/29/esuts-department-of-nursing-sciences-gains-full-accreditation-student-praises-management/ https://esutmonitor.com/2024/05/29/esuts-department-of-nursing-sciences-gains-full-accreditation-student-praises-management/#respond Wed, 29 May 2024 13:01:47 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=1067 By Iroh Rosemary and Shedrack Eze There has been unceasing joy and delight in the Department of Nursing Sciences, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT following the granting of full accreditation by the National University Commission, NUC to...

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By Iroh Rosemary and Shedrack Eze

There has been unceasing joy and delight in the Department of Nursing Sciences, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT following the granting of full accreditation by the National University Commission, NUC to the department.

Director, Academic Planning, Prof Chike Anibeze who dropped this cheering news in an interview, said the accreditation marks a milestone in the current administration in the university in championing a robust, sustainable full academic programmes in the university.

Prof Anibeze who noted that the accreditation was pursued vigorously by the management since last year, said that since the department came on board about five years ago, the management of the university has been working round the clock to get it accredited.

He explained why the accreditation is most important at this particular time for the department and the university

“Yes, we had the NUC accreditation team in November last year. The nursing students would face their final professional examination soon, and without the full accreditation, the present final year students cannot graduate. The VC (Vice-Chancellor) made a special request, and it was granted that the result of the NUC (National Universities Commission) in nursing was released because without that, accreditation won’t be granted, and we have full accreditation for nursing.

Department of Nursing Sciences Building in Agbani, ESUT Main Campus

“What it means is that Nursing Sciences
Department can now graduate students. There were rigorous steps in the process – they have gone for the initial resource verification, the Nursing Council (their professional body) have also visited, now the NUC has given the final node that we should start graduating nurses.

“When you graduate nurses just like you have in medicine, they can be graduate BSc Nursing but in order to equally assist in their professional development, we now invite the nursing council, they would give them the BSc certifying them as Bachelors in Nursing. It is the nursing council that would give them the professional certificate to practice nursing. The people in the profession council cannot give their own except when the NUC has certified you to be a nurse that’s when you can now practice,” he said

Meanwhile, a 200 level student of the Nursing Sciences Department, Nweze Grace Amarachchukwu has expressed gratitude to the University management and Departmental Board for working assiduously to actualize the accreditation status.

Nweze who expressed delight over the feat said with the full accreditation, the students who have graduated from the department can now go for their firs professional exams

Nweze Grace Amarachchukwu is a 200 level student of the department

“I want to first and foremost thank the university management and the department board for their efforts in getting the accreditation.

“I felt so excited when I heard that Nursing Science ESUT has finally been accredited. It was a thing of joy and gladness because we fought for these accreditation for the past six years.

“The previous student that have graduated have not written any of the professional exams it was really a thing of joy because we followed these accreditation both spiritually and physically. At last, our efforts were not in vain we got a full time accreditation not a temporal one,” she said.

The accreditation of the Nursing Science Department was confirmed on April 25, 2024.

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