The management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has announced Monday, October 12, 2026 as the resumption date for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The announcement was contained in a circular issued by the university and signed by the Registrar, Sir Ambrose Ugwu.

While reaffirming that the 2025/2026 session has ended following the conclusion of second term examinations, the circular further noted that returning and fresh students are expected to resume for academic activities on the date.

“This is to inform the University Community that 2025/2026 academic session has been concluded and students are now on vacation.

“Resumption of academic activities for 2026/2027 session for both fresh and continuing students will commence effectively on Monday, 12 October, 2026.” the statement said

The management further gave a one-month deadline for lecturers to submit their 2nd semester results to facilitate other activities ahead of time

“In compliance with the University regulations, results for the Semester examinations are expected to be submitted within one month for consideration by the Result Committee

“This among others, would facilitate the change of course process and the consideration of candidates in their respective programmes of study.”

While announcing that the school has embarked on vacation, it directed that the University staff and ESUT College of Medicine are not affected by the holiday.

It could be recalled that the 2025/2026 second semester ended on August 10, following the conclusion of examinations.

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The Management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), on Thursday officially donated operational 10-seater minivan Toyota Sienna to the Department of Medical Laboratory Science and the Entrepreneurship Development Centre, EDC.

The presentation ceremony took place at the university’s main campus in Ebeano City, Agbani. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, led the university management team to officially hand over the keys and vehicular assets to the leadership of both departments.

Making the presentation to the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, in the presence of the Registrar of Medical and Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), Dr Donald Ofilli, ESUT Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aloysius-Michaels OKolie, said the vichcular donations are part of policies by the management to encourage the department and the Centre in their day-to-day activities.

The Vice-Chancellor noted that the intervention serves to motivate academic staff and students while resolving internal transport challenges. He noted that the initiative directly complements the broader vision of the Enugu State Government under Governor Peter Mbah, who has prioritized experiential learning, research, and technical capacity-building across the state’s tertiary institutions.

“This is the first time in many years that a department and the Entrepreneurship Centre are being presented with cars to aid their administrative duties. The Department of Medical Laboratory Science told us they needed a car and brought sum money which the management supported. That of the Entrepreneurship Development Venture was paid in full by the team management of the Centre.

“Today, we happy that the Med Lab Department is receiving their car in the presence of the CEO of their professional body. This is not just an honour, but a testament that the university takes our programmes seriously,” he said

He further urged the beneficiaries to ensure that the cars are out in good use, well-maintained and deployed for the services of the university.

Speaking after receiving the car key from the Vice-Chancelor, MLSCN Registrar, Dr Offili thanked the management for showing practical instance and support to the department and urged the staff and students to make optimal use of it.

Also speaking, the Director of Entrepreneurship Development Centre, Professor Jude Udenta, expressed gratitude to the management and promised that the vehicle will be effectively utilised

The vehicle donation aligns with ongoing campus-wide reforms and infrastructure upgrades aimed at transitioning ESUT into a leading center for practical excellence and experiential learning

The vehicle allocated to the Medical Laboratory Science department will serve as a critical logistical asset, facilitating community health outreaches, student clinical postings, and the safe transport of medical research materials.

The vehicle assigned to the Entrepreneurship Development Centre will drive operational efficiency, enabling the Centre to engage closely with local businesses, industrial parks, and corporate entities for student internship supervision and collaborative projects.

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ESUT Management, Tuesday inspected ongoing facilities upgrade at the recently recovered ESUT ICS, (former MSP Complex) in Enugu.

Speaking during the inspection visit, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Aloysius-Michaels Okolie who led all members of his management to the premises expressed deep appreciation to the state government for her intervention in the recovery of the facility stating that Management had taken some critical decisions to make the complex a beehive of academic activities and give it the visibility it rightly deserved.

One of such decisions he said is the ongoing massive facelift of one of the wings of the complex with the aim of moving the Institute of Peace, Conflict and Development Studies, IPCDS to the wing from its temporary base at ESUT Business School before the end of August 2026

The facelift which Management observed had reached advanced stage included the provision of modern classroom and office furniture, provision of other facilities, reroofing and construction of modern administrative and classroom blocks.

On completion of the construction, the Vice Chancellor said that the renovated wing would serve as prototype in dealing with other wings housing JUPEB and Institute for Continuing Studies, ICS.

Another major decision of Management concerning the complex according to the Vice Chancellor, is the designation of the premises as a Centre or Headquarters for parking all operational vehicles of the university.

“We are now moving all operational vehicles here, we have built car park for all the critical vehicles, before the end of this week, all ESUT vehicles at the pool will be here”

For security and other precautionary measures, the Vice Chancellor said that ten Industrial Solar light panels known for their longevity, strength and wider coverage have been procured for deployment around the premises to help in surveillance of the environment.

Prof Okolie also said that another ten of the Industrial Solar lights would also be deployment at the MME Department.

Before rounding off the inspection, the Vice Chancellor noted with concern that two plots in the ICS complex have not been recovered but stressed the commitment of management in recovering all appropriated ESUT properties.

“You know we recovered this property but we have not fully recovered all, we discovered that two plots are still being withheld by unknown persons who appropriated ESUT land. We shall take practical steps to initiate the process as quickly as possible to recover all the properties”, he said.

While commending the project supervisors for work so far done, the Vice Chancellor urged them to go extra mile as Management would continue with routine visits to ensure timely and quality delivery.

Among those that accompanied Management on the inspection visit were, Engr Ezekwesili Onah- DWE, Dr Thomas Onah- Director Municipal, Prof Gerald Ezirim- Director IPCDS, Dr Jonathan Okolie PAVC, Obinna Ogbodo, Chairman Technical Committee on Security, Ikechukwu Ezeanioma Director Public Relations, Ugochukwu Oluka and Kingsley Ogbonna.

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Enugu Ebeano – The members of the Enugu State House of Assembly Committee on Education, Science and Technology, have praised the Management of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, for transforming the institution in record time

The Committee which was led by its Chairman, Hon. Osita Eze, while on oversight visit to ESUT, Monday, commended ESUT Management for improved academic contents in the University, noting that to secure increase in admission quota for Medicine and Surgery from 120 to 350, was a landmark achievement by the present Management of the University.

The Committee also commended ESUT Management for securing partnership agreements with reputable organizations and institutions, pointing out that the recent Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with Vertex Labs, a Qatar-based technology and Artificial Intelligence company, to establish an Institute of Applied Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computing in the University was a very laudable development.

The members of the Committee, including Hons. Malachy Onyechi; Magnus Ede; Tony Nwankwo; Osita Oko; Gabriel Eze; and Williams Amuka, equally added that the excellent management of ESUT has positioned it as a reputable citadel of learning in research, academic excellence and innovation in the globe, noting that it has become the most-sought after University in South East Nigeria.

In his remarks, the Vice Chancellor of ESUT, Prof. Okolie, stated that the ongoing reforms in the University have started yielding positive results, stating that six products of the University made First Class in the recent Nigerian Law School finals while four academic staff of the University won the National Research Fund for their specialized researches.

The Vice Chancellor also used the occasion to express appreciation of the Management, staff, and students of the University to the Governor of the state, His Excellency, Barr. Ndubuisi Mbah, for his uncommon financial, material and moral support to the ESUT College of Medicine, which necessitated the increment in admission quota to 350, adding that the Management of the University is ever ready to improve on any area of identified deficiencies.

He further informed the committee that 19 programmes in the University have been re-accredited by the National Universities Commission during the 2025 exercise, adding that the Management is poised to re-accredit more programmes in 2026 exercise.

The Vice Chancellor also said that the University is making plans to create five new programmes, including AI, Data Science, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, as well as Intelligence and Security Studies following the approval to establish a Centre for AI Studies in the University.

He further stated that that plans are underway to conduct recruitment for new programmes and selected faculties in the University, and to deal with labour union demands on new wages and better condition of service.

The Vice Chancellor however, observed that the Management of the University is challenged by funding, insecurity, inadequate classrooms and lecture halls, poor remuneration of staff among others.

below are pictorial reports of the visit:

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The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, has announced a four-day programme for the 2026 Students’ Week celebration aimed at promoting relaxation, networking, and cultural integration among students.

Speaking during an interview with ESUT Monitor Newspaper , the SUG Director of Socials, Akumka Nmesomachukwu, said the event was designed to provide students with an opportunity to take a break from the demands of academic activities and enjoy moments of recreation and social interaction.

According to the Director, the Students’ Week will run from Tuesday, June 16, to Friday, June 19, 2026. Activities lined up for the celebration include the Garri and Games Fest, Movie Night, Cultural Day themed “Festival of Tribes,” and the annual Bonfire Night.

He described every activity as a major highlight of the week, noting that the Garri and Games Fest would bring students together through friendly competitions and social engagement. He added that the Movie Night would provide students with a relaxing cinema-style experience, while the Cultural Day would celebrate unity in diversity by encouraging students from different ethnic backgrounds to showcase their cultures.

The Director further explained that the Bonfire Night, which concludes the week-long celebration, remains one of the most anticipated traditions of the event. He noted that the programme is expected to strengthen relationships among students across faculties and departments.

On students’ participation, he disclosed that volunteers have been mobilised across faculties, departments, hostels, and social media platforms to ensure widespread awareness and involvement. He also revealed that the organisers have put measures in place to ensure that students do not miss important lectures, quizzes, or attendance requirements while participating in the activities.

Addressing challenges faced in organising the event, the SUG official identified funding as a major concern but expressed appreciation to sponsors and partners for supporting the initiative. He added that collaboration with sponsors has helped the organisers meet some of the financial demands of the programme.

The Director also announced that several prizes, including laptops and other valuable items, would be given away during the week. He said students stand a chance to win rewards through active participation in the various activities.

He maintained that beyond entertainment, the Students’ Week celebration would promote networking, talent discovery, social interaction, and mental well-being. He noted that special content creation challenges and other engagements have been introduced to help students develop soft skills and explore opportunities beyond the classroom.

He therefore urged all students to participate actively in the celebration, describing the Students’ Week as an opportunity for students to have fun, connect with one another, and create lasting memories within the university community.

Meanwhile, ESUT Management has declared Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week as lecture-free days to enable both students and staff to participate actively in this semester’s students’ week.

The announcement was contained in a circular issued on Monday and signed by the University Registrar, Mr Ambrose Ugwu.

In the circular made available to ESUT Monitor, the management urged Deans and Heads of Department to ensure that lecturers complied with the directive adding that academic activities will resume on Monday, June 22.

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Ebeano City — The Faculty of Biological Sciences at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) on Thursday held a colourful sent-forth ceremony to celebrate the distinguished career of its pioneer Dean, Professor Emmanuel Ogu, as he bowed out of service after decades of meritorious service to humanity

The ceremony held in the Faculty Auditorium, drew the University Management, Colleagues, Staff, students, from within and outside the university who gathered to celebrate a career defined by extensive research, dedicated mentorship, and a deep commitment to the advancement of biological sciences in Nigeria.

Representing the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chike Nwoha, in his message of goodwill extolled the leadership and dignity in service of the pioneer Dean, describing him as a man who served humanity in humility.

Prof OKolie revealed the University’s intention to re-engage Professor Ogu following his mandatory six-month post-retirement break, citing his invaluable expertise.

“Prof Ogu is a man who served this university with everything in him. We are proud of him and that was why he headed two faculties as dean. Responsibilities he discharged with fear of God and commitment to humanity.

” Today, we are not celebrating his retirement, we are celebrating his legacy, the ideals he is leaving behind. One thing is certain, the erudite schooler has etched his name in the history book of humanity and today we honour him,” the VC said.

Professor Ogu popularly known as “Onye isi Oche” meaning “Chairman” holds a unique place in ESUT’s history. Having previously served as the Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences for over five years (covering two tenures plus the COVID-19 extension), he became the first Dean of the Faculty of Biological Sciences following the split of the Natural Sciences department into Physical and Biological faculties.

Speaking with the ESUT Monitor Newspaper, the Professor of Brewing Science and Technology expressed gratitude to the university management, staff and students of both the old and new Faculties for their support.

He expressed his willingness to continue to serve humanity in any other endeavours if called upon adding that he will always be a part of the university that made him

“First and foremost, I want to appreciate God for His grace and favour upon me in guiding me through my service years in ESUT.

“To the Vice-Chancelor and his management team, the students and staff of both FANS and now FBS, I thank you for your loyalty. It was Indeed years of service in gratitude. I am eternally grateful to my family for their support in these years. To the students that I was privileged to teach, it’s an honour and my prayer is that the child should be greater than the parents.” he said.

Several speakers including students expressed appreciation to the retiree and thanked him for his years of service to the faculty and the university.

Professor Ogu who retired on April 10, 2026 handed over the administration of the Faculty to the then Associate Dean, Dear Peter Eze who is now the Acting Dean.

While his formal classroom days have come to an end, Professor Ogu is expected to remain a vital resource for the scientific community.

During his retirement address, he encouraged the younger generation of researchers to remain resilient despite the challenges facing the Nigerian education sector.

​His retirement marks a transition for the Faculty of Biological Sciences, which now looks to build upon the foundation laid by one of its most respected veterans. As he steps into this new phase, the ESUT community honors a man whose career was dedicated to the pursuit of truth through the lens of the natural world.

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The Management of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, expressed displeasure over apparent abandonment of work at the perimeter fencing, and 1,600 capacity students hostel sites in the University.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, who led other Principal and key functionaries of the University on project inspection at the permanent site of the University at Ebeano City, Enugu State, was shocked to discover that neither the contractors nor their workers were on the sites of the aforementioned projects.

While addressing journalists at the perimeter fencing site contracted to the City Concrete Limited, the Professor Okolie, bemoaned lack of communication between the contractor handling the project and the ESUT Management.

“ESUT Management appears to be in the dark with regards to the perimeter fencing project in the University. Nobody is telling us anything. We as Management of ESUT do not know why the contractor abandoned the site of this project, no work is going on here.

“The critical point is that it appears the work has been abandoned by the contractor. We are hopeful that the contractor should come and engage the Management of ESUT on any challenge they are having, we deserve to know the issues slowing the progress of work in this project,” he said.

The VC stated that the last formal engagement with the contractor was in February 2026 during the ground-breaking ceremony, adding that if the workers failed to return to site, the University Management would inform the appropriate authorities.

Equally, at the 1,600 capacity students hostel, the University Management expressed dissatisfaction with the state of things at the project site as no worker was seen during inspection.

The University Management therefore, called on Afri Plus Nigeria Limited (Developer) to fulfill their part of the agreement by commencing the construction of the hostel facility, stating that the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, had already released the counterpart fund of N1 billion to the Developer for the project.

“We are not going to allow ESUT to be used as a demonstration site for any contractor and we made it very clear on the day of the ground-breaking ceremony that we would not take it lightly with any contractor in the University who failed to fulfill his part of Memorandum of Understanding, MoU. We have 10 months to the date of project completion and we are worried that work has not commenced” the Vice Chancellor said.

He noted that if work failed to commence as planned, the University Management would write the Developer for the reimbursement of the N1 billion counterpart fund to TETFund.

Other project sites inspected by the University Management included: The ESUT Printing Press; 600 capacity Faculty of Engineering Hall; NOCA Male Hostel; 500 capacity TETFund sponsored auditorium; and the Faculty of Social Sciences building.

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Enugu – The Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, and the People’s Republic of China, have initiated modalities for partnership in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, vocational education, new energy and digital economy.

The proposed partnership which was the outcome of healthy interactions between ESUT authorities and Chinese delegation led by the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Nigeria, Yan Yuqing will equally include cultural exchanges, research collaborations and staff and students exchange programmes.

Addressing ESUT Management, weekend, the Consul General Yan Yuqing who came in company of her Protocol Officer, Hua Yihe and the Director of Bilateral Relations, Xu Fan, described Enugu State as a City of hospitality and a modern City with great potentials and opportunities in business and agriculture.

The Consul General equally emphasized that the partnership with ESUT would include seminar opportunities for the staff of the University as well as training and scholarship opportunities for the students of ESUT through the Chinese Ministry of Education.

She further stated that China, leveraging on her technology advantage has announced zero tariff for all African products as a way of enhancing her diplomatic relations with Nigeria, adding that it would benefit businessmen, especially those from southern Nigeria.

In his response, the Vice Chancellor of ESUT, Prof. Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, who received the Chinese envoy along with principal and key officers of the University, stated that the visit was timely as the University was about to start Foreign Languages Department, adding that Chinese Language would be at the flagship of the department.

He said that the partnership would deepen staff and students exchange programmes especially in the area of experiential learning model being championed by His Excellency, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State.

While thanking the Managing Director of Enugu State Investment and Development Authority, Hon. Kenechukwu Nnamani for leading the Chinese team to ESUT for collaboration, the Vice Chancellor noted that the focus of his administration was on hands-on learning and certification education model which would enhance the employability status of ESUT products.

Prof. Okolie pledged to explore the partnership agreement to enhance security in ESUT using the Chinese model, adding that it would equally help the Management to knock-off the University from the national grid and its attendant problem of frequent grid collapses.

He used the opportunity to announce that the University had already signed off 21 Memoranda of Understanding with other reputable institutions across the globe, adding the proposed partnership would be mutually-beneficial to both parties.

In order to enhance Chinese Friendship, the Vice Chancellor announced the desire of the Management to establish Chinese Village with its accompanying cultural centre in the University in order to network other southern states with Chinese culture

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The Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, and Oji Califco Consortium Inc. Nigeria, in conjunction with an American-based multi-dimensional company, African Diaspora Development Company, ADDC, have entered into partnership agreement to develop 954.92 hectares of land at Nkerefi, Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State into an integrated farm and bioresources energy community.

While signing the agreement at the permanent site of ESUT, Ebe Ano City, Enugu State, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, stated that the University would provide needed professionals and manpower to ensure adequate researches for the seamless development of the integrated farm.

Prof. Okolie explained that the current ESUT Management has invested heavily on the Institution’s research farm to make it globally competitive, adding that there are varieties of agricultural productions and researches ongoing in the University.

He assured the partners that ESUT will not renege on her part of the agreement, adding that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) would expand internship opportunities for the students of the University.

In his remarks, the Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, ADDC, Augustus Ajawara, stated that the partnership with ESUT became necessary because of the need for established research works in the development of the integrated farm and bioresources energy community.

While lauding the innovative leadership of the current ESUT Management, he further stated that ADDC would help to mainstream ESUT research works and equally offer internship and practical research opportunities for the undergraduates of the University.

While explaining the terms of the partnership agreement, the Chairman, ESUT MoU Committee, Prof. T.O Enedu, stated that the agreement will run for 20 years with 30% of the earned revenue accruing to ESUT.

He further said that the scope of the agreement included the development of commercial agriculture, creation of research and innovation hub, and agro-processing systems in the project site among others.

While passing the vote of thanks, the former Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Prof. Justina Mgbada, stated that the number of partnership agreement ESUT entered into for agricultural development shows the level of interest of the present ESUT Management has on the Faculty of Agriculture.

Prof Mgbada stressed the critical role of agriculture as the pillar of the nation’s economy and thanked the current Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Emeka Nze for his workaholic nature, which according to her, has launched the faculty on the trajectory of steady progress, innovativeness and research breakthroughs.

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Agbani – The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has called on the management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) to as a matter of urgency, address the lingering issue of years of unpaid staff earned academic allowance.

The Acting Chairperson of ASUU, ESUT, Dr Andrew Apeh made the call in an exclusives interview with ESUT Monitor in his office during the week.

Dr. Apeh highlighted the earned academic allowance (EAA) as one of the major challenges facing lecturers in ESUT. He explained that between 2008 and 2014, EAA was calculated to be about ₦4.4 billion adding that from 2014 till date, nothing has been done to address or implement the payment.

He described ESUT Lecturers as being “very dedicated to their work, yet many of their services are rendered like Father Christmas services, free and without proper compensation or remuneration.

“Earned Academic Allowance is meant to be extra payment given to lecturers who take on extra workload beyond the normal requirement. For example, a lecturer may be assigned to teach a class of 50 students. However, when the number exceeds that limit, it becomes additional academic workload, and the lecturer is supposed to be paid extra for it. We have lecturers who also take up Postgraduate students and they deserve to be paid for the extra services they are providing,” he said

“Despite this, ESUT has not taken any step regarding payment of EAA — neither discussing it nor making efforts to mainstream the payment. Meanwhile, some states such as Nasarawa, Benue, and Gombe are already paying their lecturers, and many others are working toward achieving it.” He added

Dr. Apeh stressed that the payment of EAA should be taken seriously by the ESUT management as it would help motivate lecturers and further boost their morale, especially since ESUT lecturers are already doing their very best to ensure quality academic delivery.

Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) is a payment for extra work done by Nigerian university staff (lecturers, technologists, non-academics) beyond their basic salaries, covering things like supervision, research, and administrative duties, formalized in agreements between unions (like ASUU) and the government, but its distribution often causes major disputes due to insufficient funds and lopsided sharing formulas. It’s part of long-standing demands for better welfare and university funding, often released in tranches that lead to union disagreements over allocation.

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