The Chairman of the Governing Council of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa, has resigned.

In his letter of resignation dated 23 February, 2026, seen by our reporters, addressed to the Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, the Visitor to the University, Sir Ohaa, wrote, “I hereby formally and voluntarily resign my position as the Chairman of the Governing Council of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) effective from February 23, 2026.”

He went further to appreciate the opportunity given to him to serve, “It is an honour and privilege to serve the government and people of Enugu State in this capacity, which offered me the opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of the university. I remain grateful to Your Excellency for this rare opportunity.”

The resignation letter concluded with Sir Ohaa’s reassurance to the governor of his commitment to the advancement of education in Enugu State: “Please, accept the assurances of my highest esteem and continued goodwill toward the advancement of education in Enugu State.”

Sir Ohaa, an experienced public servant, was a former federal permanent secretary in several federal ministries, including Power and Federal Capital Territory Administration, Abuja, FCTA.

As of the time of filing this report, no official statement had been issued regarding his replacement or the circumstances surrounding his resignation.

Mr Ohaa was appointed Pro Chancellor and Chairman of ESUT Governing Council in March 2024.

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The newly appointed Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa has identified priority areas that need urgent attention in tackling the challenges facing the university.

Speaking with ESUT Monitor shortly after their first Council Sitting on Tuesday following inauguration by the State governor, the former Permanent Secretary of FCT listed funding, insecurity, epileptic power supply as well as indiscipline as major issues that need to be holistically tackled if the needed new administrative drive will succeed.

Mr Ohaa who noted that no university can survive under such conditions, however said that the Council’s first sitting will provide a road map in tackling the challenges headlong

“The first sitting was very wonderful, there’s rendition of all the challenges and all the gains from the Vice-Chancellor and we are happy because the man has the full dossier of what you people are passing through in ESUT.

“Everything is anchored on funding, not only subvention, there are a lot of uncompleted projects here, there is no water and there is no steady electricity supply. No university will succeed in this type of environment. Students need to have a level of good environment for them to be able to learn and bring the best out of them

“Secondly is insecurity and disciplinary issues.

“We are going to tackle most of these things and then the students and lecturers relationships so that nobody will take advantage of any other. You know all these fraudulent practices, even students blackmailing lecturers; we will not tolerate that. If a lecturer is not meeting up with the standards expected of him, we are not going to tolerate that.

“We have looked into it, asked questions and we are looking at compiling a strategic document so we can articulate the best way the ruling plan.

“That strategic document we are going to come up with, is what will be our compass that will direct all our actions because after that we are going to discuss with the Visitor of the University, who is the governor of the state and from there we can take bearing.”

It could be recalled that the Enugu State Governor through a memo on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 announced the appointment of Sir Christian Chinyeaka Ohaa as a replacement for Most Revd. Bishop Godfrey Onah as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of the university.

Similarly, Prof. Uchenna Ekwochi replaces late Prof Innocent Okafor as Provost, ESUT College of Medicine, ESUCOM.

Other members of the board also approved by the Enugu State Governor, His Excellency, Dr Peter Ndubisi Mbah are: Prof. Ikenna Chukwu, Engr. James Ajibo Ifeanyi, Gladys Ngozi Okoro, Hon. Chinedu Onu and Dr. Eric Oluedo.

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The Joint Action Committee, JAC an umbrella body for all the unions in ESUT, has issued a six-point needs to the new Chairman of ESUT Governing Council, Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa.

The association made the demand during the reception in honour of the newly reconstituted Governing Council of the University on Tuesday.

In a speech jointly signed by the leaders of the three associations making up the body – SSANU, NASU AND NAAT – and red by JAC chairman, Comrade Engr Okey Animba, the union lauded the Enugu State Governor, Barr Peter Ndubisi Mbah for his forthrightness in appointing a technocrat and highly experienced expert to be in charge of the affairs of the institution and also be the eyes and mouth of the government in the institution.

The union before presenting their needs, pledged to work with the new Council and assured if their loyalty and commitment.

“JAC of ESUT wishes to express our profound gratitude to His Excellency, Dr Peter Ndubisi Mbah for appointing an accomplished, tested and trusted technocrat, a visionary leader and humility personified as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of ESUT Governing Council, Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa.

“There could be no better time than now for this Daniel of our time to come to judgement. Sir. JAC, on behalf of ESUT workers, pledge our loyalty, commitment and resolve to work harmoniously with your members.

“We are optimistic that you will bring your wealth of experience to bear on the numerous staff welfare needs which include: staff conditions of service which is long overdo; all outstanding promotion arrears due to ESUT workers as a result of delayed promotions; outstanding and over-due balance of 60% arrears of the Consolidated Tertiary Institution Salary Structure (CONTISS) and Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUAS).

Others are: “the wage award of twenty-five thousand naira (₦25, 000) which is currently being paid to both public and civil servants I. Enugu State. The consequential adjustment of minimum wage from date of approval to date if implementation and the implementation and arrears of earned allowances to ESUT.”

The union further appealed to the Chairman to, through his office, appeal to the University Visitor, to consider for upward review, the monthly subvention being giving to the institution.

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The newly appointed members of the Governing Council of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, officially assumed duties on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 following their inauguration at the State Government’s House by the Enugu State Governor and Visitor to the University, Dr Peter Ndubisi Mbah.

Led by its Chairman, Sir Christian Chinyeaka Ohaa, the new Council members were received at the University premises by members of the workers union under the auspices of Joint Action Committee, JAC.

Addressing the workers and students who gathered at the Administrative Block to welcome him, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council lauded the staff for their patience standing under the sun to offer them a befitting welcome and promised to leave no stone unturned in bringing the needed change in the university.

The former Accountant-General and Commissioner for agriculture in Enugu State appealed for the support of everyone in the university to enable the Management and Council actualize the dreams of the founding fathers of the institution

“It is a special privilege for us to be here. On behalf of our members we are happy for you people to welcome us in this manner. I hope that you will support this team to bring a change. A Change already that has started with the governor of Enugu State by earmarking and allocating a humongous amount in this year’s budget to education in the tune of 33%.

“You have given us the gun salute and in Igbo land, we know the meaning of gun salute – that you are welcoming us with open heart and mind. We decided to come today that we are inaugurated to have on-the-spot assessment of the situation here including your welfare,” he said

While acknowledging the transformative narrative in the university under the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, the new Pro-Chancellor proceeded to issue the VC a new name and gave assurance that the Council will work as a family to bring the expected development.

“I am delighted that you people are working well with the VC because the name Talk And Do, is a very wonderful name. I will be calling him VC Talk And Do. That also tells me that you are working well with the management and staff of this institution.

”I am assuring you with my members that we are going to work as a family. And in a family when one is sick, others will be worried; because of that, we are going to work well with you.

“But please, help us, so that all the vices that are noted in different universities in Nigeria and the world, will not be found here. All the deviants should not be among you. We will work with you, provided you will also be a police to one another so that when you see something that is threatening the fabric of this institution, you will let us know on time so that we will nip it in the bud.”

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A former FCT Permanent Secretary, Sir Christian Chinyeaka Oha has replaced Most Revd. Bishop Godfrey Onah as the Chairman, Governing Council, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT.

Similarly, Prof. Uchenna Ekwochi replaces late Prof Innocent Okafor as Provost, ESUT College of Medicine, ESUCOM.

The appointments which are with immediate effect, were contained in a press statement signed by the Secretary to State Government, Prof Chidiebere Onyia on Tuesday.

Other members of the board also approved by the Enugu State Governor, His Excellency, Dr Peter Ndubisi Mbah are: Prof. Ikenna Chukwu, Engr. James Ajibo Ifeanyi, Gladys Ngozi Okoro, Hon. Chinedu Onu and Dr. Eric Oluedo.

The statement noted that the appointments were made based on merits, experiences, track records, and stellar leadership qualities possessed by the candidates, adding that they were expected to reposition the institution for the growth and development of the state.

“It is expected that you will bring to bear your years of experiences and leadership qualities as technocrats and help the state to reposition these institutions and agency in line with the disruptive innovation and governance philosophy of this administration,” the statement added.

”While congratulating the newly appointed officials, the SSG stressed that the appointments take immediate effect from their date of appointment,” statement made available to ESUT Monitor, reads.

Born February 4, 1961, Sir Christian Chinyeaka Ohaa is a retired administrator who last served as the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Power. He had previously served as the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory and the Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports.

Between 1999 and 2006, he served as the Accountant General of Enugu State and as the Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture, Enugu from 2006 to 2007.

Christian Chinyeaka Ohaa hails from Amangwu Autonomous Community of Obuoffia, Nkanu West Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria

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