The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has indefinitely suspended two staff members of its Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering over their alleged involvement in cases of extortion and breaches of the university’s regulations.

In separate letters signed by the Registrar, Ambrose G. Ugwu, the university announced the indefinite suspension of Dr. Ojeh Collins and Engr. Emmanuel Eze following the report and recommendations of a committee set up to investigate the allegations.

According to the letter addressed to Dr. Ojeh Collins, the Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the University Management, approved his indefinite suspension without pay with effect from July 20, 2026. The letter stated that the action followed the committee’s findings on his alleged involvement in reported cases of extortion and regulation breaches. He was directed to immediately hand over all university property in his possession to the Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

Similarly, Engr. Emmanuel Eze was suspended with effect from July 20, 2026, pending further investigation by the Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee. The university said the suspension was based on the committee’s report and recommendations regarding his alleged involvement in the reported cases of extortion and regulation breaches. He was also directed to hand over all university property in his possession to the Head of Department.

In a related development, the university issued a warning to the Acting Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Dr. Princewill Ene.

A warning letter dated July 21, 2026, stated that the Vice-Chancellor, acting on the committee’s recommendations, directed that Dr. Ene be warned for poor monitoring of activities within and around the department during his tenure as Acting Head of Department.

The university cautioned that any further report against him on related matters would attract maximum sanctions in accordance with the institution’s existing regulations. All the letters were signed by the Registrar, Ambrose G. Ugwu.

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The management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT has announced a two-week break to mark Easter celebration

Announcing the break via a circular issued on Monday, the University Registrar, Mr Ambrose Ugwu, said the break will commence from Thursday 2nd April to Monday, 13th April, 2026.

While stating that the date would mark the resumption of academic activities for the 2025/2026 second semester, the circular added that staff on essential duties are not affected.

“This is to inform all Staff and Students of the University that the University will vacate for Easter holidays after close of work on Thursday, 2nd April 2026.

“Normal activities will resume on Monday, 13th April, 2026 including commencement of lectures for the second semester 2025/2026 Academic Session.

“All staff on essential duties are not affected by this notice. Best wishes and happy Easter Celebration” the memo concluded.

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The management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has maintained that the 2025/2026 first semester examinations will commence on Monday, March 2^nd and end on Tuesday March 24, 2026.

The University in a circular on Monday also set February 28, 2026 as deadline for payment of fees and registration of courses.

The memo signed by the Registrar, Mr Ambrose Ugwu, warned that students who failed to comply with the deadline will not be allowed to sit for the examinations.

“This is to remind all Students and Academic Staff of the University that First Semester Examinations for the 2025/22026 academic session will commence on Monday, 2nd March, 2026 and end on Tuesday 24th March, 2026.

“Lecturers and students are hereby directed to note that portal will close for registration of all courses on the 28th of February, 2026.

“Students are, therefore, advised to pay all necessary fees, obtain necessary documents and prepare themselves adequately for the First Semester Examinations. Students who fail or neglect to adhere to this instruction will not be allowed to participate in the examinations as class list will be printed once, latest on 28th of February, 2026 and after that class list, no other list will be printed for the examination” the circular stated.

It also directed all Deans, Heads of Department and invigilators to ensure strict compliance

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Ahead of the 2025 Convocation Ceremony slated to hold on Saturday, the management of ESUT has announced Friday, November 21^st a lecture-free day.

The announcement which was contained in a memo issued on Tuesday, signed by the Registrar, Chief Ambrose Ugwu, noted that the declaration became necessary to allow students and staff to actively participate in the convocation activities and directed Deans, Directors and HODs to comply

“This is to inform the University Community that Friday, the 21st day of November, 2025 has been declared a lecture free day. This is to enable Staff and Students to participate actively in the activities marking the 21st Convocation Ceremonies of the University.

“All Deans, Directors and Heads of Department are requested to bring the foregoing to the attention of the Staff and Students under them,” it said.

ESUT Monitor can report that convocation activities lined up on Friday include registration, accreditation of graduands and collection of academic gowns from 8am

The Alumni Day: “A Day of Eulogies and Tributes in Honour of the Icon and Pillar of the Modern-Day ESUT Alumni Association, Late Chief, Engr., Dr. Innocent I. Akuvue, KSJI, Hon DBA (ESUT), Ozo Ochudo Nibo”/ Interactive Session among Alumni-Alumnae/Industry Professionals/ Networking Session” will hold from 10am at the ESUT Alumni Centre, Ebeano City, ESUT.

Volleyball Match involving male Hostel Residents and Lodge Residents will kick-off by 4pm at the ESUT Volleyball Court.

Meanwhile, the university management has announced a temporary closure of the outbound lane of the University’s main gate effective from 9am on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

According to a circular signed by the Director of Works and Estates, Engr. Ezekwesili Onah, the closure was to allow for maintenance of the road ahead of the Saturday’s Convocation Ceremony.

“This is to notify the University Community, and visitors alike, that the outbound carriage way of the university main entrance road shall be temporarily closed for traffic, effective from 9.00am on Wednesday 19m November, 2025.

“The temporary closure is to enable us carry out minimal maintenance on the failed section of that carriageway and it shall be reopened as soon as the earmarked palliative maintenance works are completed.

“Motorists and other road users are by this notice advised to exercise maximal caution while plying the road as only one carriage way shall be used for both inbound and outbound traffics for the duration of the work,” Engr Onah said.

The 21^st Convocation Ceremony will hold on Saturday, November 22^nd, 2025 with 7, 991 graduates expected to receive various degrees. The Convocation ceremony is for the 2024/2024 graduates of the university.

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The Management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has warned that the scheduled 2024/2025 second semester examination slated to start on Monday, July 7, will not be shifted.

The University Registrar, Mr Ambrose Ugwu who disclosed this to ESUT Monitor in an interview, said there is no plan to shift the examination date

According to the scribe, he noted that the examination date was fixed when the session’s academic calendar was reviewed earlier in the year and warned students and staff to get ready for the session-ending examination adding that the management will strictly adhere to the calendar as stipulated.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the 2024/2025 second semester examinations will start on Monday, July 7 and end on Friday, July 25, 2025. There is no plan anywhere to shift the examination date and the management is advising students and staff to get ready for the examinations,” he said.

The Registrar noted that a memo released on June 25 announcing the date of the examination was a reminder to both students and staff to be prepared.

He explained that the clarification became imperative following unfounded rumour that the date will be reviewed.

“There is no plan to review the dates. The dates have been there when the calendar was reviewed during last semester. We are making this clarification because there is unfounded rumour that the dates will be shifted. It will not be shifted,” he concluded.

The 2024/2025 second semester examinations will end on July 25 while the long vacation is expected to commence from August 15.

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Chief Ambrose Ugwu, pni, Registrar of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), has been elected President of the Enugu State Chapter of the Policy, Strategic and Leadership Course (PSLC-42) Alumni of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru.

His emergence as President headlined the chapter’s inaugural meeting held on June 22, 2025, at the New Berries Event Centre, National Museum Arena, GRA, Enugu. The leadership is expected to steer the course of the alumni body and provide strategic direction for its members.

Other elected executives include Mr. Madueke Nsude, pni (Director of Administration, Government House, Enugu, retired) as Secretary; PS Sonny Okafor, pni as Public Relations Officer; Mrs. Vivian Onah, pni as Treasurer; and Mr. John Ife Ajogwu, pni as Provost.

In his inaugural address, Mr. Ugwu described his election as a great honour and pledged to build a formidable and united alumni union that reflects the vision of NIPSS. He emphasized the importance of effective networking among members and reaffirmed commitment to fostering a sense of fraternity within the group.

He appreciated the Enugu State Government for sponsoring 28 indigenes to participate in Course 42 of the Institute in 2021 and encouraged the government to continue investing in civil service capacity-building through the institute, noting the immense benefits of such exposure.

Commending the chapter for maintaining a strong and unified ethos since inception, Mr. Ugwu assured members that the new executive will infuse renewed energy into the union. He also expressed readiness to collaborate with other alumni groups, particularly Course 41, to strengthen the association’s presence and impact in the state.

The gathering also used the occasion to congratulate former Senate President, His Excellency Dr. Ken Nnamani, GCON, on his recent appointment as Chairman of the NIPSS Governing Council.

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The management of ESUT has lauded the staff and students of the university for their good conducts during the just concluded 2024/2025 first semester examination.

The Registrar, Mr Ambrose Ugwu who gave the commendeation in an interview with ESUT Monitor, noted that the Uniuverity’s Examination Monitoring Committee had submitted its resulst which will be deliberated on by the bmanagment.

Mr Ugwu who said that no major incidence were recorded during the exams noted that the committee’s report will be delibrated on and decision reached will be implemented.

“The 2024/2025 first semester examinations ended on March 21. So far, the Examination monitoring team has submitted their reports and the management will deliberate on it. I don’t think we have cases of malpractice becauese at Faculty levels, they have their own exmination monitoring team which works paripassu with that of the University’s. So at the level, the incidences of examination malpractices were reduced to the bearest number.

“First and foremost, let me commend the students and staff for their conduct during the examinations. We didn’t witness any major incident and we thatnk God for that.

“As I said earlier, the management have not deliberated on the report yet but be rest assured that any decision reached will be emplemnted. This management has zero tolerance for cheating during examination and any student found cheating, or an invigilator caugth abating it will be sanctioned,” Mr Ugwu said.

It could be recalled that the first semester examinations which started on March 3^rd end on Saturday, March 21.

The university is yet to announce resumption date for the second semester which is expected to commence in May as the school will close for Easter break.

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Today the University Registrar, Chief Ambrose George Ugwu, popularly known as IGR (Internally Generated Registrar) marks his 63rd Birthday as well as three years anniversary in office as the Chief Scribe of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT

Born over six decades ago, Ambrose Ugwu  on February 10 officially replaced Barr. Tobias M. Ikpenwa as the ESUT Registrar following his appointment by the Governing Council. on February 4th, 2022

The Birthday Boy granted exclusive interview to ESUT Monitor in his office on Wednesday where he shared his perspective on his 63 years, His journey becoming the first “IGR” in ESUT and more.

Happy Birthday Sir. 63 is not a mean number,  How Do You Feel?

Well, I feel happy that God is with me and has continued to be with me for the past 365 days. Tomorrow, (Today) I’ll be 63 years climbing. It is a thing, and I give honour and adoration to God. It has not been easy, but I thank God for everything. I invite you all to be here around 3:00pm because the kind of enthusiasm, the kind of response, and the felicitation that people have been pouring in since they learned that the registrar will be adding one year tomorrow is encouraging. Thanks too; maybe we’ll spoon-feed some people. It’s a sign of sacrifice giving God the glory – some people will come here and pray. If we notice that this place cannot contain people, we can go to the Senate chambers near the auditorium, Julius Onah Auditorium. Life is all about enjoyment because all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. (Laughs)

Will You Consider Your Position as Registrar the Height of Your Career?

Well, yes. If you join the university as an administrative assistant, the zenith of your profession is to be at the helm of affairs of that cadre. You know I started from being an Assistant to an Admin Officer to Assistant Registrar, to Senior Assistant Registrar, to Principal Assistant Registrar, to Deputy Registrar, and to the big R. So it is the zenith of my profession and give God all the tribute

How Would You Chronicle Your 63 Years?

As I said, I give God the glory; it has been very tortuous but enjoyable, like every other human being on earth. You meet ups and downs; you’ll see the pros and cons, but if you have God, you’ll continue moving. Don’t allow anything to distract you or be an impediment. Success does not determine from where you come. You can come from the ghetto and be the man or the woman that everyone looks upon. So don’t allow your family background to be an obstacle to your growth in any place you find yourself. I think 63 years is not an easy feat. And why I give glory to God is that I’m aware that many of those we started this journey of life with, where are they? That some of us are living is a privilege, not a right. And that’s why, wherever we find ourselves, we do our best to give joy to as many as possible who can receive that joy.

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As the countdown to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination intensifies, prospective candidates are eyeing Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) as their institution of choice. Insider reports suggest a significant uptick in applications, with figures poised to soar from 9, 000 previously to a staggering 13, 000.

The allure of ESUT lies in its pledge to ensure smooth academic journeys for its students. With promises of uninterrupted four or five-year courses, the university aims to mitigate the delays often caused by strikes, offering a clear path to timely, unhindered graduation.

This commitment to academic continuity has catapulted ESUT into the spotlight, cementing its reputation as a beacon of educational reliability.

ESUT Registrar, Mr. Ambrose Ugwu emphasizes the university’s dedication to fulfilling these assurances.

“The forthcoming JAMB examination is expected to see a surge in applications for Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), potentially increasing from 9,000 to nearly 13,000. This surge is attributed to ESUT’s commitment to ensuring timely graduation for students enrolled in either four-year or five-year courses, with minimal disruptions due to strikes. Our university has earned a reputation for providing quality education while adhering to its promises,” stated Mr. Ugwu.

ESUT’s impending influx of applicants underscores a broader trend: students increasingly prioritize institutions that prioritize their academic progress. As ESUT prepares to welcome a wave of new students, it reaffirms its dedication to steering them towards a prosperous future.

The surge in applications signals not only the growing prominence of ESUT among the comity of universities, but also the shifting priorities of prospective students. In a landscape where educational continuity is paramount, ESUT stands as a beacon of reliability and promise.

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By Amaechi Agbo

The Vice-Chancellor, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie has charged the newly elected National Executive Council, NEC of the University’s Alumni Association to continue to sustain the legacies, comradeship and collaborative norms existing between the association and the management in order to sustain the new narrative in the institution.

The Vice-Chancellor gave the charge in his office on Friday when the new leaders of the Alumni Association paid a courtesy visit to the management of the institution.

Prof Okolie who congratulated the new leaders on their election victory urged them to remain focused and supportive of the management’s quest in changing the narratives at ESUT.

“Let me first and foremost congratulate all of you on your electoral victories which I know were never easy. Today you are here because you played the politics at the time and now it is time to work.

“The greatest challenge we have in organisation, association or any group is transition. I am happy we are able to come out of the elections peacefully and in love.

“Let me assure you that we shall work in synergy. We shall be interfacing with the alumni to ensure that we get to where we are going.

“We just started the journey, we shall achieve our targets with your support and we are going to give you maximum cooperation and you can’t afford not to deliver. It is important that we sustain our existing collaboration in rebuilding ESUT. This is our dream which is achievable,” the VC said.

He emphasized the need for unity in the association and the impact it would make in helping the management to reposition the university.

“Where I am coming from, the Alumni has five factions and their issues have remained unsolved. Factiionalisation breaks down any family or group.

“We are happy that ESUT Alumni is a role model to many universities in the country. This unity and peace is instrumental in achieving our set objectives and I must commend all of you in this regard.”

Earlier in his speech, the Alumni National President, Barrister CNN Nwagbara, said the NEC visited the Vice-Chancellor on tripartite reasons – to pay a courtesy visit, officially introduce the new NEC to the management and also to pay condolence to the VC who lost his mother during the week

He expressed the determination of the new Alumni leadership to continue to be a focal and rallying point for the students and expressed assurance of continued collaboration with the management in rebranding the university.

Also speaking, the University Registrar, Chief Ambrose Ugwu, who doubles as the National Treasurer of the Alumni Association, expressed optimism that the partnership between the management and the association will be enhanced.

He lauded the VC for his laudable initiatives in the institution which have revolutionalized the University setting it at par with best universities in the world.

He stressed that the innovative and pragmatic leadership of the Vice-Chancellor has continued to give a rebirth and sound health to the University’s 67 programmes and emerging ones and assured of the Alumni’s readiness in that regard.

The ESUT Alumni NEC members were received by the Vice-Chancellor and some members of the management team including the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof Chike Nwoha, the Bursar, Dr Augustine Ojeh as well as the Registrar, Chief Ambrose Ugwu, who is also a member of the Alumni NEC.

A minute silence was observed in honour of the Vice-Chancellor’s mother, late Mrs Ezinne Lucy Onuzulike Okolie who died on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 aged 81.

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