By Ani Ruth

The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has directed students of the institution to apply for the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) loan

The university gave the directive via a memo on March 13, 2026 after the NELFUND portal for the 2024/2025 academic session was opened. The portal opened on February 22^nd.

The circular signed by the ESUT Registrar, Ambrose Ugwu, notified students and the university community about the opportunity to apply for the NELFUND loan.

The memo outlined the application process, advising interested students to visit the portal at (https://portal.nelf.gov.ng).

Applicants are instructed to create a new account and follow the subsequent steps provided on the portal.

The university advised students to take advantage of the opening to secure financial support for their tuition fees.

As of February 3rd, 2025, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed a total of N32.8 billion, including N20 billion for institutional fees and over N12 billion for upkeep (stipends), benefiting 192,906 students.

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The Vice-Chancellor of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Prof. Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, has disclosed that he misses his mother.

The Vice-Chancellor stated this on Saturday when he led the university management on a condolence visit to the university’s Director of Academic Planning, Professor Chike Anibeze during his late mother’s burial at Aguobu Owa in Ezeagu Local Government Area, Enugu State.

During the visit, Prof. Okolie sympathised with and consoled the family on behalf of the university community and advised the Anibeze’s to bear the loss.

“The advice people gave me (during his bereavement last year) is what I’m giving to him: take heart, it’s not over. It’s good for you to bury your mother not the other way around. He is now a father and a mother. I am an orphan and I understand the feelings and gap her departure created,” he said.

 Speaking in an interview with ESUT Monitor, the VC said that the death of a parent is always painful and irreplaceable.

Sharing his experience and feelings since his mother was buried on 16^th May, 2024 at the age of 81, the VC said he misses her.

“I miss my mother. Last Christmas was hard for me, celebrating Christmas without her for the first time was a difficult one. I am an orphan, but that is the way we have seen it.”

He stated that death is inevitable and a debt everyone must pay. “Prof. Chike Anibeze is a dedicated professor, always ready to discharge his duties. That’s why we have stopped everything to be with him today, to pay our last respects to his beloved mother,” he said.

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By Joseph Joy, Chiekezie Emmanuel, Onyekachi Agu and Ani Ruth

Enugu – In November, the Enugu State Government began the implementation of the ₦80, 000 new minimum wage as approved by the Governor, Barr Dr Peter Ndubisi Mbah in October.

The Governor had in October approved N80,000 minimum wage for the state’s work force, including local government workers, effective October 2024.

Although the Governor lived up to his promise by starting the payment of the new minimum wage to the state workers, ESUT Monitor can authoritatively report that the staff of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, owned by the state government, are not part of those who are currently being paid the new minimum wage.

Prior to the Christmas and New Year break on Friday December 20, various unions in ESUT had threatened to embark on industrial action to press home their demand for inclusion and other outstanding benefits.

This paper understands that while the threat to down tools, perhaps when the university resumes on Monday, January 6, 2025 has not been waved, the staff are agitated over their exclusion from the new minimum wage payment.

Investigation shows that ESUT Staff were also excluded from the wage award of N25,000 the Governor approved for workers from December 2023 till October 2024 when the new minimum wage of N80,000 was approved and consequently reflected in the November salary

Speaking in an exclusive interview with our reporters, ESUT’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie acknowledged that indeed the staff of the university are not yet paid but offered explanations.

He noted that situation is not perculiar to ESUT but affects all Enugu State owned tertiary institutions who are receiving subventions from the government. He explained further that the ESUT management, likewise other institutions’ Managements are waiting for the state government to issue them a White Paper on the Consequential Adjustment relating to the implementation of the new minimum wage.

“The Council discussed this in our last meeting before we went on break. We’re waiting for the document that reflects the consequential adjustment. Most of them at the ministry aren’t very concerned about consequential adjustments. When you increase the minimum wage, there’s a White Paper that guides the consequential adjustment. We haven’t seen that from the governor.

“You don’t become arbitrary when you increase the minimum wage. It’s not enough to say they’ve increased it, but once the government issues us a White Paper stating the increment, procedure of consequential adjustment, reflecting on what they’ll bring, ESUT will equally join. Assuming they bring 33% from the local government, the implication is that ESUT has been bringing 57% and augmenting it.

“If you move people below ₦80, 000 to ₦80, 000 you should have consequential adjustments. The picture at the ministries isn’t clear, though we discussed it at the Council. How can we get them to bring the White Paper that will guide us to do the needful?

“This issue does not affect only ESUT but also no state university in Enugu State has started implementing it because of the challenges I explained. The heads of other tertiary institutions face the same challenges. We want to pay, but the government must bring consequential adjustments with matching upgrades so we can start paying,” the VC explained.

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The Head, Department of Mass Communication, ESUT, Barr Dr Chidiebere Ezinwa has on behalf of the Editorial Board of the ESUT Monitor Newspaper, expressed gratitude to the readers of the University’s flagship newspaper, the management and entire university community for their sustained readership and support in the outgoing year.

The HOD who disclosed this in his Christmas and New Year message on Wednesday, expressed gratitude to the student-reporters and all who are working tirelessly particularly behind the scene to sustain the ESUT Monitor Newspaper.

Dr Ezinwa acknowledged that without the expanding readership of the newspaper and unquenchable support from the management, the ESUT Monitor Newspaper (EMN) wouldn’t have attained its status as “the authoritative voice of the university community”

“On behalf of EMN, the HOD, Mass Communication Department extends his gratitude to our numerous readers, staff, students and entire management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology for their kind support to EMN which accounts for its gradual growth from strength to strength.

“We thank you immensely and will never relent in our efforts to serve you better as we look forward to further expansion in the coming year,” he said.

He further expressed his thankfulness to the board of the department, staff, colleagues and students for their steadfastness in ensuring that the quest to reposition the department is yielding desired results and also thanked the university management for the restoration of the ESUT Radio.

“We have been on a journey to reposition the department and make it the best not just in the faculty but in the university. This destination, though still a work in progress, have already achieved measurable targets which wouldn’t have been recorded without the maximum support of the Departmental Board, my colleagues/staff and the students who work collaboratively to ensure that we are pushing to attain our targets.

“Most importantly, I want to appreciate the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie and his team in ensuring the restoration of our radio station, ESUT Radio, 106.5FM.

“The restoration of the radio station, ESUT Monitor Newspaper and other activities geared at giving the students first-hand experience in journalism aligns with the vision of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Barr Dr Peter Ndubisi Mbah on the need for enthronement of Experiential Learning in our curriculum.

“With your continued support, we hope to take over the airwave and regain our position as the best campus radio station East of the Niger and beyond.

“While we are grateful to all for the support in the outgoing year, it is our firm hope that the New Year would be better.”

He also acknowledged the support of the Dean Faculty of Management Sciences, Prof Uche Ugwuanyi who while as the Director of Entrepreneurship Development Centre, EDC, identified with ESUT Monitor and has consolidated it as the Dean of faculty.

“Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year,” Barr Dr Chidiebere Ezinwa said.

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Agbani – The management Nigeria’s First Science and Technology University, ESUT, has announced a three-week break for Christmas and New Year Festivities

Making the announcement in a circular issued on Thursday, through the Office of the University Registrar, the management disclosed that the break will last for a maximum of 16 days.

According the circular made available to ESUT Monitor, the University will embark on the yuletide break at the close of work on Friday, December 20, 2024 and resume on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Chief Ugwu added that the break period is not for staff “on essential duties” adding that lectures and all full academic activities will commence on the date of reopening next year

“This is to inform all Staff and Students of the University that the University will vacate for Christmas holidays after the close of work on Friday, 20th December, 2024 and resume on Monday, 6” January, 2025, excluding the College of Medicine.

“Lectures will commence that same Monday, 6th January, 2025. All staff on essential duties are not affected by this notice.

“Best wishes and merry Christmas,” the memo stated.

below is the circular

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The deadline, initially slayed for November 4, 2024 was extended to December 4, 2024 following appeal made by the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof Ifeoma Okwo during the Senate meeting.

“Our memo on the above-mentioned subject with Ref. No. ESUT/R/123 dated 2 October, 2024 refers.

“Sequel to the above, Senate at its 272 meeting held on 30“ day of October, 2024 received the request of the Dean of Students Affairs and after extensive deliberation, considered and approved an extension for the closure of portal for payment of school fees and Registration of courses for a period of one month from 4″ November, 2024 to 4th December, 2024. Please be guided accordingly,” the circular signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Chief Ambrose Ugwu, reads.

Despite the management magnanimity, findings by this paper indicate that most students are yet to resume school.

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The National Universities Commission, NUC has exonerated the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT from malicious report that the first premier science and technology university in Nigeria was operating Satellite Campuses across the country.

The nation’s university regulatory body gave ESUT the clean bill of health in a letter dated August 15, 2024 where the commission commended the efforts of the management of the university in tackling the fake news and expressed its desire to support the institution in tracking down the purveyors of the fabricated news and those using the name of the university to achieve criminal plans.

The letter signed the Acting Director, Open Distance and e-Learning, Dr. Funmilayo Morebise on behalf of the Acting Executive Secretary of the Commission and sent to ESUT Registrar, while commending the university management for their proactive measures to arrest the ugly report, advised the management to involve security agencies in tracking down fraudulent individuals who would wish to use the good image of the university to defraud innocent Nigerians.

The letter titled “Re: Fallacious claim of existence and operation of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) satellite campuses across the country” and made available to ESUT Monitor reads:

“I write at the instance of the Ag. Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC) to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated 20th June, 2024, with the above subject.

“The Commission notes and commends the effort of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) on the steps taken so far to address the fallacious claims of the existence and operations of ESUT Satellite Campuses across the country.

“Consequently, the Commission may wish to advise the University to use the law enforcement agencies to assist in curbing the ugly trend. The Commission is willing to offer all the necessary assistance and support to the University in this regard.

“Furthermore, the University is advised to sustain its effort in informing and alerting the general public on the fallacious claim of existence and operation of ESUT Satellite Campuses across the country.

“Please accept the assurances of the Age Executive Secretary’s highest regards.”

Speaking in an interview, the Registrar of the University, Chief Ambrose Ugwu said that the university some months ago received information about operation of Satellite Campuses bearing ESUT name in some states in the country.

Chief Ugwu mentioned some of the states to include Rivers, Imo, Kogi and Benue. He however noted that the swift response of the management through its alumni associations in the affected states facilitated nipping the ugly incident in the bud.

“The NUC wrote a letter and commended the management for our proactiveness in responding to the malicious claims of ESUT Satellite Campuses across the country. The moment we got wind of such nefarious actions, we immediately set machineries in motion to checkmate the report and we informed the regulatory body of our innocence. 

“We are in contact with all our alumni associations across the country to be on red alert so that anywhere we get such fake news from, we will report to the security agency for prompt action,” he said.

The Registrar noted that people are capitalizing on the rising high profile of the university as the best state university in the country to defraud people and advised the general public to always check for authentic information about ESUT by visiting the university’s portal.

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The Management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, will hold a two-day capacity building workshop for frontline staff of the institution, to be anchored by the Secretary to the Enugu State Government (SSG) Prof. Chidiebere Onyia

First of its kind in recent times, the two-day training aimed at equipping the frontline management staff with necessary knowledge to enhance productivity, work ethics and relationship among staff, holds on Thursday and Friday, 19th and 20th September 2024, respectively.

Themed “Leadership and Strategic Planning in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria”, those expected to participate in the training include, inter alia; Deans, Directors, Associate Deans, Deputy Directors, Deputy Registrars, HODs, PARs, Deputy Bursars, Chief Accountants, Heads of units, in the university.

According a release signed by the Chairman Planning Committee, Prof Chike Anibeze and the university registrar, Chief Ambrose Ugwu and sent to ESUT Monitor, the training will hold at Esther Hall, Admiral Resort Hotel, Chaka Crescent off Nza Street, Independence Layout, Enugu commencing from 10am each day.

It noted that affected staff are to be seated by 9am prompt daily.

Read the press release below:

The Vice Chancellor, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, Management, Senate, Staff and Students warmly welcome the Secretary to the Enugu State Government – Prof. Chidiebere Onyia to her Two (2) Day Training and Workshop with the theme — “Leadership and Strategic Planning in Tertiary institutions in Nigeria

Target participants are the frontline management staff of the university.

Date: Thursday 19th and Friday 20th September, 2024.

Venue: Esther Hall, Admiral Resort Hotel, Chaka Crescent off Nza Street, Independence Layout, Enugu

Time: 10am Prompt

Following this development, the Vice Chancellor, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) invites ALL the concerned Staff to this very important Capacity Building workshop.

Invitees must be seated by 9.00 am each day.

Signed;

Prof. Chike Anibeze

Chairman, Planning Committee

Mr Ambrose Ugwu

Registrar

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In a bid to ensure decorum, safety of lives and property in within its vicinity after final degree exams, the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has banned excessive celebration and reckless driving by final year students.

The University issued the warning through a circular on Wednesday side by the Registrar, Chief Ambrose Ugwu.

The circular noted that the management will take decisive actions against errant students adding that the Chief Security Officer of the university as well as other security agents have been mandated to arrest and detain offenders.

Chief Ugwu mandated all Directors, Deans and Heads of Department to caution their students against dissident. 

“This is to inform the University Community that incessant and reckless driving in and around the school premises after writing degree/final year and or any examinations has been prohibited.

“Management will henceforth take drastic action(s) on any Student(s) in breach of this directive.

“Deans, Directors, Heads of Department/Unit are by this memo directed to warn their final year Students to quietly leave the University premises immediately they finish their examinations.

“Furthermore, the Chief Security Officer and other law enforcement agencies on campus are hereby mandated to be at red alert and ensure that law and order are strictly maintained within the University premises,” the circular reads

It could be recalled that over the years, students writing their final degree examinations usually come to school on the final exam day with rented vehicles, driving recklessly, often times leading to avoidable accidents.

The 2023/2024 2nd semester examinations in the university commencement on Tuesday, July 23 and will end on August 8, 2024.

Final year students will pen their last examinations in the university on that day, which invariably calls for celebration, unfortunately, the celebration in recent years have been frowned at by the university management in view of ugly developments.

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The management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has announced postponement of the commencement of 2023/2024 second semester examinations.

Earlier scheduled to commence on Monday, July 22nd, 2024, the management on Tuesday announced an adjusted new date for the exams.

In a circular signed by the University Registrar, Mr Ambrose Ugwu, it noted that the examinations will start on 23, July 2024 adding that the portal for online registration of courses will be shut on July 20 and will not be extended

“The 2023/2024 Second Semester Examinations have been scheduled to commence on Tuesday, 23rd July ,2024 for both continuing and year one students.

“To this effect, all concerned are expected to note the foregoing and communicate to both Staff and Students accordingly.

“Moreso, we wish to remind all our students to ensure the payment of all outstanding fees as the Portal will close on 20th July, 2024 for registration of courses and without any extension,” part of the circular made available to ESUT Monitor, reads.

The 2023/2024 second semester examinations are expected to end on August 8, 2024.

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