​The Student Union Government, School of Postgraduate Studies, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, has elected Comrade Ahanaonu Samuel as the new President.

​The election conducted on Friday via the university’s portal saw Comrade Ahanaonu polled 450 votes to defeat his closest opponent, Okeke Sunday, who got 270.

​After the election, the President-elect, while speaking with ESUT Monitor  reporters, stated that his motivation to contest came from his wealth of experience and conviction.

​”I have been in the student leadership community for years in various capacities, having served as Chief of Staff to a former SUG President in my undergraduate days, and currently serving as Chief of Staff to the Zonal Coordinator, Zone F, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS),” he said.

​He further emphasized that when he came for his master’s degree in ESUT, he observed that a particular department, Education, has always been in charge of leading the Postgraduate community.

​”If we truly practice democracy, there must be rotation, inclusiveness and equity. Leadership should cut across all faculties and departments, not be monopolized by one,” Comrade Ahanaonu said.

​”I contested last year for this same position. Due to electoral malpractice and irregularities in the online election process, I lost. A committee was set up to review the election, but till today that committee never sat. Instead of giving up, I told myself I would come back stronger.

” This time around I contested again and, by the grace of God and the support of Postgraduate students, I won.”

​His motivation revolves around showcasing the leadership capacity he has built over the years and putting ESUT Postgraduate School on the world map to compete globally.”

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​The new president also explained his vision for postgraduate students of ESUT, stating that he wants to build a community that can partake in global competitiveness, welfare and academic excellence.

​”Within one year, we will: campion students’ welfare and academic ease, especially on PG verification, defense and result issues, ensure inclusive governance where every faculty and department is carried along, drive digitalization and proper information dissemination for PG students, facilitate linkages, seminars and research opportunities that will expose ESUT PG students to the global academic world equally, restore the dignity and voice of the Postgraduate Union Government’.

​”We want to leave a legacy that the next administration will build on. To all Postgraduate Students of ESUT, I say thank you for your trust and mandate. This victory is not mine alone, it is ours.”

​He assured Postgraduate students of an open, transparent and student-driven administration.

​”My doors are open. Let us join hands to build the PG community of our dreams,” he said.

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In a landmark development ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu State has elected former President, Enugu State University of Science and Technology ESUT (ESUT) Postgraduate Students Union Government (SUG), Dr Johnpaul Anih as the State Chsirman

Dr Anih, who previously served as Special Assistant on Youth Affairs to former Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, emerged victorious at the party’s State Congress held on Monday in Enugu.

The congress was duly monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies in line with electoral guidelines.

Anih secured a landslide victory after the party adopted for a consensus arrangement.

Anih, an academic, author, trained broadcaster and politician, was the Labour Party House of Assembly candidate for Nkanu West State Constituency in the disputed 2023 general election.

The congress attracted stakeholders, including accredited delegates, party leaders and supporters from across the 17 local government areas of the state.

In his acceptance remarks shortly after the announcement of the results by the Secretary of the State Congress Committee, Echezona Ogbanufe, Dr. Anih expressed gratitude to party members for the confidence reposed in him.

He thanked the National Leader of the party, Senator Seriake Dickson; the National Chairman, Senator Cleopass Zuwoghe; the National Secretary, Barr. Ikenna Enekweizu; as well as the Zonal Vice Chairman (South East), Chief Teddy Obey, among others, for their roles.

Dr. Anih, who extended an olive branch to his rival, Mr. Ibuchukwu Obetta, urged him and all party members to put their differences aside and work together in the interest of the party’s growth.

Dr. Sebastian Okafor emerged as the State Secretary of the party, while Mrs. Florence Anigbo and Clinton Ogbonna were elected State Woman Leader and Youth Leader, respectively.

The Zonal Vice Chairman of the party in the South East, Chief Teddy Obey, hailed the peaceful conduct of the congress and urged all members to key into the “Service Mantra” of the NDC.

A party observer, Pastor Dominic Azih, described the congress as peaceful, transparent and well-organized.

Dr Anih was the ESUT PG SUG President during the 2023/2024 academic session

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