By Chiekezie Emmanuel, Ijeoma Ugwu, Nwafor Ifeakachi,Nnabuenyi Chioma and Ozoagu Chimkamma

The Head, Department of Mass Communication, ESUT, Dr. Maxwell Ngene, visited ESUT Monitor Newspaper industrial training students on Thursday and extolled the immediate past Head of the Department, Assoc. Prof. Chidiebere Ezinwa, for his outstanding legacy in the Department.

Dr. Ngene, during the visit at the ESUT Monitor Newspaper office, Mass Communication Department complex, ESUT, stated that Assoc. Prof. Chidiebere Ezinwa worked tirelessly for the betterment of the department when he was the Head of Department.

“We must agree on that one. Some people may not understand. To be a Head, it’s not easy,” he added.

“We will improve more on what Associate Professor Chidiebere Ezinwa has done in our department. And because of the quantum of work he has done, it is difficult for somebody to just come and assume HOD without being ready to also pay the price.”

Citing his wealth of experience and knowledge, he posited that he is lucky to have gathered experience to fill the vacuum left by him.

“I’m lucky because I read Mass Communication as an undergraduate student, Master’s student, and even pioneer PhD student of Mass Comm. So, I understand Mass Communication and consequently understand ESUT.”

“We will improve more on what Associate Professor Chidiebere Ezinwa has done in our department.”

“And you people, you will be the people that will enjoy Mass Comm more, because you people want to become Print option students. True or false? Journalism is in print. Because they write deep, they write extensively, and they write well.

The HOD lauded the Staff Adviser, Mr Amaechi Agbo for his exemplary commitment and dedication in coordination the ESUT Monitor Newspaper.

He commended him and the past HOD for introducing the internship programme and promised that it would be retained  

He further tutored the students on how to make use of the tools in solving real-life problems.

“All you just need is to download it, login and ask questions analytically and critically, it will give you a good answer. But don’t allow it to take away your brain,” he said. 

​​Extolling the enduring value of print media, DR Ngene assured the interns that print journalism remains the bedrock of investigative reporting. “You people will enjoy Mass Communication more because journalism is truly in the print, where reporters write deeply, extensively, and carefully due to the high risks associated with publishing false news,” Dr. Ngene remarked, while commending veteran media practitioner Mr. Agbo for imparting practical newsroom skills to the students free of charge. 

​​​Demonstrating technology integration directly on a student’s mobile phone using Gemini and Claude AI applications, Dr. Ngene warned undergraduates against copying computer-generated responses unethically. “Use your AI in an analytical and professional way as a learning guide, just like you are engaging a lecturer in a discussion, but do not allow it to take away your brain,” the HOD emphasized, urging students to prompt AI platforms interactively to isolate variables and formulate testable hypotheses. 

ESUT Monitor Newspaper began its pioneer Industrial Training Programme on August 24, 2026 with a total of 14 students.

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The Vice-Chancellor of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, has approved automatic employment for the immediate past Editor-in-Chief of the ESUT Monitor Newspaper, Miss Joy Joseph for her commitment and dedication.

The Vice-Chancellor made the announcement on Monday during the flag-off of the construction of the 0.625km Dr Peter Ndubusis Mbah Access Road at the ESUT Main Campus, Ebeano City, Enugu State.

Miss Joseph, a standout student of the Department of Mass Communication, served as the Editor-in-Chief of the university’s official training publication, ESUT Monitor Newspaper. Under her editorial leadership, the paper solidified its standing as a critical institutional voice and the watchdog of the university.

The Vice-Chancellor’s decision to offer her automatic retention stems from her exceptional academic performance, professional competence, and exemplary stewardship in managing the university’s flagship newspaper.

​”There is one student I have been seeing, so dutiful in Mass Communication: Joseph Joy. She worked diligently with Mazi (Staff Adviser of ESUT Monitor). I was at the International Conference Center last year when I saw the professionalism, dedication, and commitment of that young lady. I said, ‘When you finish your youth service, come back. Go to Mass Communication as a teacher, so you can build your career from there,'” he positioned.

“Six students of this university bagged First-class in Law School. And we said we cannot allow these kinds of students to depart like that. We will give them automatic employment after their youth service, to pick up job appointments in the Faculty of Law.

​”This is what we do when we see light: we go for the light. When we see somebody showing us that they can deliver, we will go after the person. You don’t come after us; rather, we come after you. I need such a person to remain around because of that level of commitment.” The VC said on Monday during the inspection of the 0.625km road construction at the ESUT main Campus, Ebeano City Enugu

Joy Joseph who graduated from the University in the 2024/2025 academic session, became the only student to occupy the three critical positions in the Newspaper’s echelon. In her second year, she served as the Deputy News Editor, was elevated to the rank of News Editor in her 3^rd year and became the Editor-in-Chief in her final year. Positions she occupied with regaled aplomb.

Over the years, the ESUT Monitor has served as a fertile grooming ground for future media professionals, and the management’s decision acts as a huge morale booster for current students.

The employment gesture aligns with Professor Okolie’s ongoing administrative drive to reward excellence and retain top-tier indigenous talent within the institution.

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ESUT Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Students’ Union Government (SUG), Chikezie Emmanuel Ezesinachi, the current News Editor of ESUT MONITOR, has been inaugurated as the official Senate Majority Leader of the 16th Parliament.

Senator Ezesinachi’s emergence marks a significant milestone in the history of the ESUT SUG, as he becomes the first elected Majority Leader. With his new role, he is poised to play a crucial part in shaping the future of student governance in the institution.

In an exclusive interview, Sen. Ezesinachi shared his vision for his tenure as Majority Leader, emphasizing his commitment to amplifying the voices of students across all departments. “My vision is to give every department a proper and amplified voice, ensuring that every student is represented and their needs are met,” he stated.

As the Majority Leader, Sen. Ezesinachi aims to prioritize the interests of students, drawing inspiration from the theme “Ethical consideration and accountability.” He highlighted the importance of leadership skills, patience, and putting others’ interests first, citing valuable lessons learned from the SSG of the Senate Government and other dignitaries.

“My slogan is together we can achieve unachievable meaning that leadership is collective effort and with the support of my Constituency and student we will achieve unprecedented milestone” he said.

He stated, “I grabbed a lot of leadership skills from there, even when the commissioner of youths and sports, the house of representative presenting Igbo-Etiti, gave their own remarks, they encouraged me. I learnt a lot, being a leader you have to represent others, put others interest first before you, and patience is the best way to handle any position”.

With his inauguration, Sen. Ezesinachi is set to lead the Senate in driving student-centric initiatives and promoting accountability and transparency in student governance. His emergence is expected to bring a new era of effective leadership to the ESUT SUG.

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A new feather, the first of its kind, has been added on the cap of ESUT Monitor Newspaper (EMN), the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT’s) flagship newspaper over the weekend when the News Editor Chiekezie Emmanuel Ezesinachi receives the Best Student Journalist Award for 2025

The Award was presented to him by the Department of English and Literary Studies (ELS) student body, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, ESUT on Sunday, March 23, 2025 during their Variety Night/Reunion (Laetitia Eruditio) Award Party

Presenting the Award to the News Editor, the President, Comrade Egbo Somtochukwu said Mr Ezesinachi was chosen for his outstanding reportage of ESUT activities particularly students affairs.

“We present this award to you, the Best Student Journalist of the Year 2025 for your outstanding and effective reportage of ESUT’s activities and the students affairs.

“You and your medium, ESUT Monitor Newspaper, have become the information base of the university, projecting and protecting her image. We commend you on this feat and urge you to keep the flag flying,” the president said.

Responding, the receipt, Mr Chiekezie Emmanuel Ezesinachi, a 200 level Mass Communication student, expressed delight and thankeed the organisers for finding him worthy of the award.

He also lauded the ELS Student body for recognising the impact of ESUT Monitor Newspaper in the university.

Mr Ezesinachi also thanked his Head Department, Dr Chidiebere Ezinwa and ESUT Monitor Newspaper for their support and being a platform through which the world can see and hear ESUT

” I am really delighted with this award. I didn’t see it coming. I sincerely thank the good people of the English and Literary Studies for this recognition and pledge to give my best to my aspiring profession and transforming journalism in ESUT.

“The organization that gave me the privilege to practice journalism under their watch, ESUT Monitor Newspaper, Department of Mass Communication, ESUT where I have the privilege of serving as the News Editor, has played a crucial role in my growth as a student journalist. Covering the entire university, projecting the image and maintaining professional ethics has offered priceless experience.

“I thank my HOD, Barr Dr. Chidiebere Ezinwa, and my Staff Adviser, Mr. Amaechi Agbo whose efforts have synchronized this invaluable recognition from the university community.

“Meeting my former Senior Prefect, Ezeahasi Chiagozie Vice Chairman of Council of SUG President, Enugu State and other seniors from Union Secondary School who were also awarded, gave me hope that we are almost at the top, which we pray for,” Mr Ezesinachi said.

Mr Chiekezie Emmanuel Ezesinachi is currently in 200 level, Department of Mass Communication, ESUT, publisher of the ESUT Monitor Newspaper, EMN.

EMN, established over four decades ago, is founded primarily to serve a a training medium to the Mass Communication Students, offering practical guides and knowledge in Journalism.

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By MC Mazi

Enugu – In another mileage of signposting the activities of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) and stamping its feet as the Flagship Newspaper of the university community, the ESUT Monitor Newspaper has come out with a SPECIAL EDITION to mark Professor Uchenna Ekwochi’s One Year in office as the Provost, ESUT College of Medicine, ESUCOM.

The 16-page Sepcial Edition chronicles Prof Ekwochi’s rise to the Provostship of the College and his landmark transformative leadership one year after assuming office.

The Special Edition further marks the ESUT Monitor’s rising pedigree not just within the University community but in Enugu State.

Dr Ekwochi, a Professor of Paediatrics and a consultant, has demystified ESUCOM with his innovative ideas and welfare of staff and students.

The latest edition, making it three times the ESUT Monitor Newspaper (EMN) hardcopy is being published in this semester – Convocation Edition in November 2024, Matriculation Edition in February 2025 – is dedicated to Prof Uchenna Ekwochi’s one Year pragmatic administration at the ESUCOM.

The Paper will start circulating today, and despite coming out with a price tag of ₦1000 per copy, Prof Ekwochi who singlehandedly sponsored the publication, said that staff, students and friends of the College and ESUT at large, will collect copies free.

This Is A Landmark Record, We are Making Progress – Dr Ezinwa, HOD Mass Comm

Responding to the mileage, the Head of Department, Mass Communication, Barr Dr Chidiebere Anthony Ezinwa described the production of the Special Edition as a landmark record particularly coming out less than three weeks after the production of the Matriculation Edition.

Dr Ezinwa noted that the production was made more tasking considering that it came out during examination and the EMN Reporters are not available.

While congratulating the Provost on his one year in office and the significant strides recorded, Dr Ezinwa praised the commitment of the students who despite their examinations schedule took part in the reportage as well as the EMN Staff Adviser for shouldering the daunting responsibility of packaging the Special Edition.

“Three Newspapers in a semester, sounds very unreal but that is the commitment and determination the department places on ESUT Monitor Newspaper. Recall that when the newspaper started over three decades ago, it’s published once in a session. But after the revival, the system has changed .

“Today we have a Special Edition commemorating the outstanding one year in office of Professor Uchenna Ekwochi as Provost, ESUT College of Medicine. He singlehandedly sponsored the production of the paper and we are grateful to him and the ESUCOM Management Board.

“Coming out at this period is very challenging because we just published the Matriculation Edition which came out on February 24. Today, March 12, another edition is out. Added to that is the fact that the students despite their ongoing examinations took part in the coverage and reportage of events but couldn’t participate in the editing and finishing end. This leaves the Staff Adviser, Mr Amaechi Agbo with a staggering task to shoulder and I am happy that, as always, they delivered.

“Let me use this opportunity to congratulate the Provost on his one year anniversary. The Provost is a keen supporter and reader of EMN and we can’t thank him enough. He has demonstrated the can-do spirit to reposition the College in line with the vision of our Vice Chancellor, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie,” he said.

Prof Uchenna Ekwochi assumed office as the Provost, ESUT College of Medicine, ESUCOM, on March 12, 2024. He replaced Late Prof Innocent Okafor who died on December 9, 2023.

ESUT Monitor Newspaper is a publication of the Department of Mass Communication, ESUT. EMN is primarily to serve as the training medium for Mass Communication students and to promote and propagate activities of the University.

The Latest edition is making it the SIXTH since the EMN was relauchned in November 2023.

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 Determined to deepen the spread and engagement of the various stakeholders in the university community, the Editorial Crew of the ESUT Monitor Newspaper (EMN) – The university’s flagship newspaper – recently paid a courtesy visit to the management of Umuchinemere Procredit Microfinance Bank, ESUT Branch.

 Established almost three decades ago, the Umuchinemere Procredit Microfinance Bank, ESUT Branch was commissioned by the His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Barr Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah on November 19, 2025, thus marking the official take-off of the branch in ESUT.

EMN Editorial Crew was led by the staff Adviser, Mr Amaechi Agbo while they were received in the bank’s premises by the Branch Manager, Mr Nkemdilim Nnajide

The two brands had productive engagements bordering on issues of collaboration and promotion of the Bank’s activities to serve the University Community optimally.

Umuchinemere Procredit Microfinance Bank ESUT Branch is poised to offer the university community experiential banking services.

Highlights of the visit was Official presentation of the ESUT Monitor Newspaper to the Branch manager and s group photo.

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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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By Onyekachukwu Agu

Agbani – The Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Prof. Charles Chime, has expressed optimism that the ESUT Monitor Newspaper will surpass The Guardian Newspaper in the near future.

Prof. Chime made this assertion during an exclusive interview with ESUT Monitor reporters who visited him in his office. He praised the publication for its excellent work, particularly in publicizing the activities of the PG School

“I must commend the ESUT Monitor Newspaper for the good work they are doing,” Prof. Chime said. “I have no doubt that with continued hard work and dedication, they will surpass The Guardian Newspaper.

“I am dreaming that in the foreseeable future, you are going to be greater that Guardian Newspaper. Honestly, that is my dream and it can come to pass. If you continue in the trajectory you are going, it is achievable.

“I know at UNN and UNIZIK, they have similar newspapers but the way ESUT Monitor is making move, you have suppassed all of them,’ Prof Chime said.

The Dean also encouraged the reporters to pursue higher education, highlighting the various postgraduate programmes offered by the school, including Postgraduate Diploma, Masters, and Ph.D. He assured them that with a CGPA of 3.0 and above, they would be eligible for Masters programme after completing their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

As a show of support, Prof. Chime offered the use of the school’s security post as a stand for the ESUT Monitor Newspaper, acknowledging the publication’s good record.

“The ESUT Monitor Newspaper has already surpassed the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) in terms of publication quality,” Prof. Chime noted, urging the team to continue their excellent work.

With this endorsement, the ESUT Monitor Newspaper is poised to reach new heights, solidifying its position as a leading publication in the academic community.

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Enugu – In continuation of its awareness creation with the ranks of ESUT staff, the Editorial Team of the ESUT Monitor Newspaper (EMN) on Friday paid a courtesy visit to the Director of Institute of Continuing Studies, (ICS) Prof Oliver Inyiama and his board.

On the EMN team were the Staff Adviser, Mr Amaechi Agbo; News Editor, Joseph Joy; reporters – Amarachi Daniel, Eze Peter and Rachael Okechi.

Expressing delight over the visit, Prof Inyiama lauded the ESUT Monitor Newspaper for becoming the conscience of the university and propagating the activities extensively to the globally community.

While commending the team, the Director further noted that the institute will partner with ESUT Monitor on promoting its activities and render every other help need including the establishment of a newsstand in the institute

Earlier in his remark, Mr Agbo informed the director and his board that the team came to officially introduce the newspaper to them, seek areas of collaboration as well establish a newsstand for the newspaper where recent editions of the newspaper would be displayed for staff and students to buy.

“We are primarily here to introduce the newspaper officially to the institute, seek for areas of collaboration and also request for a newsstand.

“The newsstand is where we would display our current edition so that staff and students of the institute can pick a copy, read and get information about what is going on in ESUT,” he said

On the ICS team are the Director, Prof Oliver Inyiama; Mr. Ogbodo Friday John,
Principal Assistant Registrar; Mrs Okafor Josephine, Chief Executive Officer; Mrs Eze Catherine, Assistant Chief Executive Officer; Igwe Modester, Assistant Chief Executive Officer; Mrs. Nwamaka Nnabuike, Deputy Bursar and Mrs. Okonkwo Gloria Secretary to the Director

Highlights of the visit were presentation of a copy of EMN to the Director as well as to all the six staff present by the News Editor, Joseph Joy, exclusive interview with the Director as well as group pictures with the board.

It could be recalled that EMN on Wednesday began awareness campaign to sensitize ESUT staff and students on the existence of the newspaper and the need to utilize the opportunity effectively in publicizing their activities.

The team visited the Dean of School of Postgraduate Studies Prof Charles Chime; the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof Ifeoma Okwo and ASUU ESUT Branch Chairman, Professor Emeka Nnamani.

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The Management of AfiaTV has pledged collaboration with the Department of Mass Communication, ESUT.

Chairman and chief executive officer of AfiaTV Mr Emeka Mbah made the pledge when the members of ESUT Monitor Newspaper Editorial Team paid him a courtesy visit in his office on Monday.

Led by the Head of Department, Dr Chidiebere Ezinwa, Mr Mbah expressed delight over the visit and described it as an honour.

Mr Mbah who graduated from the department over 30 years ago, stated that he will collaborate with Mass Communication in areas of mentorship, capacity building through workshop, training of the students as interns s in his office, accommodating the students fir excursion, the among others.

Earlier in his speech, Dr Ezinwa told the Chairman that the team was in his office as part of the department’s move to reach out to its alumni, adding that AfiaTV has afforded them the opportunity to deepen the engagement.

He commended the management of the station for the warm reception adding that the collaboration will further strengthen the department’s resolve in ensuring that students are well trained to face the larger society after graduation.

Highlights of the visit were presentation of a copy of ESUT Monitor Newspaper to the chairman who also took the team round the company including the TV and radio stations.

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