ESUT VC Archives - ESUT Monitor https://esutmonitor.com/tag/esut-vc/ Department of Mass Communication Sun, 27 Oct 2024 05:09:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7 226275073 ESUT VC Inaugurates 15 KVA Solar Power at PG School https://esutmonitor.com/2024/10/27/esut-vc-inaugurates-15-kva-solar-power-at-pg-school/ https://esutmonitor.com/2024/10/27/esut-vc-inaugurates-15-kva-solar-power-at-pg-school/#respond Sun, 27 Oct 2024 05:09:17 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=1927 By Agency Report Agbani – The Vice Chancellor of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, on Friday, inaugurated 15 KVA solar power at the School of Postgraduate Studies, to improve staff and students work...

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Agbani – The Vice Chancellor of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, on Friday, inaugurated 15 KVA solar power at the School of Postgraduate Studies, to improve staff and students work efficiency.

The Vice Chancellor, Professor Okolie, who was accompanied by other principal officers of the University, including the Registrar, Chief Ambrose Ugwu; ESUT Bursar, Dr. Austin Ojeh; ESUT Librarian, Dr. Ukamaka Eze; and the Director, ESUT Municipal Services, Dr. Thomas Onah, during the inauguration, thanked Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa led Governing Council of the University for approving the fund for the solar project.

He said that because of the huge electricity tariff from the national grid, the dream of the Management of the University is to install renewal energy in all the faculties of the University, adding that Faculty of Management Sciences would soon be off the national grid courtesy of a private donor.

The Vice Chancellor used the opportunity to call on private institutions, the alumni and other concerned publics of the University to extend helping hands to ESUT Management in her energy transition efforts.

He further added that efforts were in progress towards making ESUT Postgraduate School to become a force to reckon with in research, innovations and global best practices.

In his remarks, the ESUT Registrar, Chief Ambrose Ugwu, urged the staff and students of the PG School to guard the solar facilities jealously in order to enjoy their value.

He stressed that the present University Management would not condone unnecessary delay of her postgraduate students, adding that students must graduate within the stipulated period of their programmes.

While lauding ESUT Management for the solar project, the Dean of the PG School, Professor Charles Chime, said that it would help immensely in actualizing their mission of digitalizing the School in line with global best practices.

He equally noted that the solar project would help the PG School to reduce the noise pollution and carbon emissions which are usually associated with generator usage.

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2024/2025 Academic Session Will Not Be Business As Usual – ESUT VC Warns Students, Lecturers https://esutmonitor.com/2024/10/16/2024-2025-academic-session-will-not-be-business-as-usual-esut-vc-warns-students-lecturers/ https://esutmonitor.com/2024/10/16/2024-2025-academic-session-will-not-be-business-as-usual-esut-vc-warns-students-lecturers/#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:40:03 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=1852 By Onyekachi Agu and Chiekezie Emmanuel, Agbani – The Vice-Chancellor, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie has frowned at students’ and lecturers’ absence from lectures classrooms and warned that the management will take stringent actions...

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By Onyekachi Agu and Chiekezie Emmanuel,

Agbani – The Vice-Chancellor, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie has frowned at students’ and lecturers’ absence from lectures classrooms and warned that the management will take stringent actions against such derelictions

The VC gave the warning on Tuesday while declaring open the two-day Postgraduate Annual International Conference held at the Prof Julius Onah Auditorium, at Agbani

Prof Okolie who accompanied the Keynote speaker of the conference and Vice-Chancellor Summit University, Kwara State, Professor Abiodun Musa Aibinu to the conference, said that the rule on 70% attendance by students must be stringently adhered to adding that lecturers who failed to carry out their responsibilities would also face consequences.

“The 2024/2025 academic session began yesterday, on Monday and the students are back. This academic session, we will not condole business as usual. We will deepen our monitoring and assessment of ourselves, including management and lecturers, to identify areas for improvement.

“No lecturer should be absent from his assigned duty likewise, students must attend lectures at all times. The 70% attendance bemchmark must be implemented at all times, students should be serious with their studies. Any student who didn’t meet the requirement should not be allowed to be in the exam hall.

“Similarly, any lecturer who refused to teach should be reported to the management. We are out this time to ensure that in spite of the small school fees the students pay, they should get value for it,” the VC said.

On the Conference, the Vice-Chancellor said that attendance to the conference by the PG student is mandatory adding that students who abstained from it will not be graduated.

He emphasised that the conference focusing on information and emerging technology, is vital for the university’s survival

Participants at the PG 2024 Annual International Conference

“After this conference, anyone at the proposal presentation stage who is not in attendance will have to wait until next year’s graduation. We will not sign off until you participate in next year’s conference.

“Additionally, any postgraduate student who has overstayed will be required to leave, as approved by the board.

“We are training you as professionals, making you highly sought after.

“The issue of certification is crucial, indicating your performance as a student. Once certification is presented, I will sign off.

“This conference, focusing on information and emerging technology, is vital for our university’s survival. To ensure continuity, we plan to install solar power, ensuring operations despite power outages.

“In today’s rapidly changing world, we must respond to innovations. Embracing globalization and trends enables us to achieve great things, including virtual teaching,” he said.

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ESUT VC Receives Award of Excellence for Visionary Leadership, Academic Excellence https://esutmonitor.com/2024/10/08/esut-vc-receieves-award-of-excellence-for-visionary-leadership-academic-excellence/ https://esutmonitor.com/2024/10/08/esut-vc-receieves-award-of-excellence-for-visionary-leadership-academic-excellence/#respond Tue, 08 Oct 2024 05:33:25 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=1785 By Ikechukwu Odu A non-governmental organisation under the auspices of Sound Education Ambassadors, SEA, Nigeria, weekend, presented an award of excellence to the Vice Chancellor of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie for his...

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By Ikechukwu Odu

A non-governmental organisation under the auspices of Sound Education Ambassadors, SEA, Nigeria, weekend, presented an award of excellence to the Vice Chancellor of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie for his visionary leadership and promotion of academic excellence in the University.

The organization said that the Vice Chancellor and his Management team have repositioned ESUT to a greater height since the inception of the present administration.

While speaking during the award presentation at the ESUT permanent site ,Agbani, Enugu State, the National President of the organization, Hon. Tony Nwachukwu, said the Board of Trustees, and the National Executive Council, NEC, of the SEA, found Professor Okolie worthy of the award following his impressive leadership antecedents both at ESUT, and University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN.

In her remarks, the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the organization, Elizabeth Onyeabor, stated that the Management of the University has transformed ESUT through dedication and hardwork.

Onyeabor, who has dual citizenship of the USA, and Nigeria, enjoined the University Management to continue striving in its efforts to place ESUT as one of the globally competitive citadel of learning.

While expressing his gratitude to the organization for the award, the Vice Chancellor of ESUT, Professor Okolie, stated that the University Management had signed a good number of MoU with reputable organizations to train and certify ESUT students on employability skills.

Professor Okolie, further stated that the University would organize a business fair to expose some of its products and inventions to captains of industries and firms as part of the activities marking its forthcoming convocation ceremony scheduled for November 23, 2024.

He also said that the University Management has turned its attention to the agriculture faculty of the university in order to embark on commercial agriculture which would help to shore-up its revenue generation.

The Registrar of the University, Ambrose Ugwu, equally stated that ESUT graduates collect their certificates immediately after graduation, adding that the present administration had eliminated all the hitches hitherto experienced by graduates during certificate collection.

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ESUT VC Urges Students To Apply For NELfund, Deploys Experts For Guidance https://esutmonitor.com/2024/10/05/esut-vc-urges-students-to-apply-for-nelfund-deploys-experts-for-guidance/ https://esutmonitor.com/2024/10/05/esut-vc-urges-students-to-apply-for-nelfund-deploys-experts-for-guidance/#respond Sat, 05 Oct 2024 05:34:22 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=1767 By Ijeoma Ikwueze The Vice-Chancellor, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie has urged students of the university to make judicious use of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELfund) provided by the Federal Government. The VC...

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By Ijeoma Ikwueze

The Vice-Chancellor, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie has urged students of the university to make judicious use of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELfund) provided by the Federal Government.

The VC gave the charge on Friday in Enugu during the South East sensitization visit by the NELFund to three tertiary institutions in Enugu – Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT).

The sensitization workshop held at the Moot Court Auditorium of UNN, Enugu Campus, had ESUT VC, UNN VC as well as IMT Rector in attendance. Other high profile individuals at the workshop include the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement for South East, Barr Chioma Nweze; the Managing Director/Chief Executive of NELfund, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, among others.

Delivering his speech, ESUT Vice-Chancellor commended the Federal Government for initiating the student loan fund adding that the the management of ESUT has put machineries in place to ensure seamless application by the students.

Students at the NELFund Sensitization

While charging the students to leverage on the opportunity, he noted that ESUT management
Has employed the services of computer experts to help the students in their applications.

“I want to commend the management of NELfund for this sensitisation in South East tertiary institutions. It is here that misconceptions will be corrected and students guided appropriately on how to apply for the loan.

“At ESUT, we encourage students to apply for the loan because this is their money. We have deployed the services computer experts to guide them in their application. I have no doubt, whatsoever, that this programme by the government will aid education at this level in the country,” he said.

Barr (Mrs) Chioma Nweze, SSA to the president, VC UNN and Dr Akinsoya Director General NELFUND

Addressing the students from the three institutions, Barr Chioma Nweze urged them to make best use of the opportunity to actualise their educational dream. She explained that the application for the loan, which is interest free, is session based, that student can apply for each session.

She stressed that repayment of the loan takes effect two years after the beneficiaries have concluded their national youth service.

She explained criteria required for the application. “Students can apply using their JAMB registration number, matriculation number, BVN, NIN, no surety is needed. Outside the school fees, NELfund also gives ₦20,000 to ₦40,000 stipends for students’ upkeep. NELfund operates through any bank of the students’ choice,” she said.

Highlights of the sensitization workshop was disbursement of ₦5000 each to the first 100 students to arrive at the venue of the meeting. Barr Nweze who made the pledge prior to the commencement of programme, gave the students the money adding that the gesture was to encourage them for seeing the need to attend the programme.

Mrs Ijeoma Ikwueze and Mrs Christiana Agbo,lectures at Mass Communication Department, ESUT, at the sensitization workshop on Friday

ESUT Monitor can authoritatively report that NELfund has disbursed students loans to 59 institutions including five from the South East region.

Institutions from the South-East that have already benefited from the loan include: Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Imo State; Ebonyi State University; Abia State University; Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike; and Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Anambra State, sharing ₦467 million among them.

According to a list obtained from the NELFUND, Alex Ekueme Federal University Ndufu, Ebonyi State, got N193,377,100; Michael Okpara University, got N71,016,220; Abia State University, had N12,469,5003; Federal Polytechnic, Nkede, Imo State, got N368,400; and Ebonyi State University students got N78,313,000.

A total of ₦50 billion was budgeted for the NELFund in the 2024 with a total of ₦2.1 billion already disbursed

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Why We Are Conducting Two-day Training for Frontline Workers in ESUT – Registrar https://esutmonitor.com/2024/09/19/why-we-are-conducting-two-day-training-for-frontline-workers-in-esut-registrar/ https://esutmonitor.com/2024/09/19/why-we-are-conducting-two-day-training-for-frontline-workers-in-esut-registrar/#respond Thu, 19 Sep 2024 02:44:13 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=1715 By Amaechi Agbo, Agbani A two-day capacity building training workshop for frontline staff in the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, will commence today, Thursday 19th through Friday 20th September, 2024. The training, exclusively designed for top echelon...

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By Amaechi Agbo, Agbani

A two-day capacity building training workshop for frontline staff in the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, will commence today, Thursday 19th through Friday 20th September, 2024.

The training, exclusively designed for top echelon of the university management will hold at the Esther Hall, Admiral Resort Hotel, Chaka Crescent off Nza Street, Independence Layout, Enugu starting from 9am each day.

The training is coming few weeks after the management of the university conducted elections in 13 out of 14 faculties, appointed heads of departments and directors. The management reshuffling is expected to reposition the university and upscale her national and global trajectory.   

The Secretary to the Enugu State Government (SSG) Professor Chidiebere Onyia will be the Special guest and lead speaker.

The Chief host and Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie will deliver the Keynote Address while Plenary Speakers include the University Registrar, Mr Ambrose Ugwu; The Director of Academic Planning, Prof. Chike Anibeze;  Dr. Obiora Madu as well as  Barr. Richard Agu.

A cross-section of ESUT Staff during the 39th inaugural lecture on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the Professor Julius Onah Auditorium Agbani

Speaking on the rationale for organising the workshop, the Registrar, Chief Ambrose Ugwu explained that the training would expose the affected staff on university management and leadership expected of them.

While enumerating those to attend the training to include the Vice-Chancellor, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Bursar and the Acting Librarian, the Provost  and all the elected deans of Faculties and appointed Heads of departments and directors, labour chairmen, among others but stated explicitly that junior staff are not part of the training.   

Essence of the training

Well the new session is starting on October 7th and the training is going to be on the 19th and 20th at Admiral Resort Hotel, Chaka Street, Independence Layout Enugu. It is specifically for the management of the university, that is, the Vice-Chancellor, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Bursar and the Acting Librarian, Provost, all the elected deans of faculties, appointed heads of departments and directors. 

Also to attend the training are the labour leaders, that’s the chairmen of ASUU, NAAT, SANU and NASU; faculty finance officers, faculty officers, deputy registrars, deputy bursars. These are the people that will attend the workshop.

The aim is to ensure that these newly elected or appointed people are kept abreast with the schedule of duties in their new assignments. It will equally explain issues that many people don’t know concerning the running of the university. We are going to have experts that are going to deal with issues concerning staff welfare, registration of students, administration of departments, how departments and faculties are supposed to be administered.

The University Registrar, Chief Ambrose Ugwu and ESUT Monitor Staff Adviser, Mr Amaechi Agbo during the interview on Tuesday

Partnership and Certificate presentation

Certificate willbegiventoparticipantswhich is very critical and in subsequent appraisals, we would be demanding for such certificates. Have you ever attended university wide courses or university wide trainings? We signed MOU with Multi Mix Academy who will also present certificate to the participants to those people who underwent 6 weeks training in Logistics and Chain management.

The Secretary to Enugu State Government, Prof Chidiebere Onyia is a special guest of honour and we are going to be enriched by his wealth of knowledge in University Administration. Together with the Vice-Chancellor and erudite Professor, a full bright scholar will be there and the Registrar will equally be making his speech during plenary session and then we have the managing director of Multi Mix, Dr. Obiora Mmadu, he is going to talk on soft skill management in University Administration. It is a workshop that is fully packed and after the training, the university will change for better prosperity.

First Training under new management

Yes, of course since the inception of this administration, you have noticed so many changes. It’s not that those things are not there, the issue is having the political will to implement what is there just like the Vice-Chancellor used to say that regularisation, confirmation, etc are all there and it’s only that people don’t know that you have to be regularised before you are confirmed. Definitely the training will expose many things and I’m very happy that many people will benefit from the training.

Will junior staff be allowed to attend?

No, it is specifically meant for principal assistant Registrars and above, CEOs, Faculty finance officers and then faculty officers. There will be a period for those from senior assistant Registrars down the line but this one is principally for senior management cadre in the university. After the training, they now go to their respective units to disseminate the information and et the knowledge trickle down.

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ESUT VC, Commissioner, Int’l Experts Applaud Gov Mbah’s Agricultural Reforms https://esutmonitor.com/2024/09/11/esut-vc-commissioner-intl-experts-applaud-gov-mbahs-agricultural-reforms/ https://esutmonitor.com/2024/09/11/esut-vc-commissioner-intl-experts-applaud-gov-mbahs-agricultural-reforms/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:00:18 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=1657 By Sebastine Okafor, Enugu Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah of Enugu State has been commended for his visionary approach to revitalizing the state’s agricultural sector. The Vice-Chancellor of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Prof. Aloysius Michaels Nnabugwu Okolie,...

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By Sebastine Okafor, Enugu

Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah of Enugu State has been commended for his visionary approach to revitalizing the state’s agricultural sector.

The Vice-Chancellor of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Prof. Aloysius Michaels Nnabugwu Okolie, made this commendation on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Enugu State Ministry of Agriculture, led by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Nwabueze Ubru, along with agricultural consultants from Texas A&M University-Kingsville, USA.

Prof. Okolie highlighted that Governor Mbah’s agricultural vision is crucial for fostering economic growth and ensuring food sufficiency in Enugu State. He emphasized that ESUT, as a university of technology, is ready to align with the governor’s agricultural initiatives. “We have a robust team of experts in agriculture, and we are fully prepared to support the governor’s plan for the sector,” Prof. Okolie said. He also expressed the university’s eagerness to collaborate with Texas A&M University-Kingsville, particularly in staff and student training programs focused on agricultural advancements.

ESUT Management and the ministry s delegation after the meeting

Mr. Nwabueze Ubru, Commissioner for Agriculture, applauded the efforts of ESUT in complementing the state government’s agricultural vision. He praised Governor Mbah’s leadership, which has laid the groundwork for turning agriculture into a significant pillar of the state’s economy. “Governor Mbah has set out clear goals to make Enugu State an agricultural hub, and partnerships with institutions like ESUT will be key to achieving this,” Ubru stated. He further assured the university of the state’s readiness to provide the necessary resources for agricultural development, including establishing a ranch within the university’s premises.

The commissioner also emphasized the importance of collaboration between academia, government, and international institutions to drive sustainable agricultural development. “We are here to build partnerships that will not only benefit Enugu State but also elevate ESUT as a center of agricultural excellence,” he added. Ubru reiterated the government’s commitment to completing the fencing of the university by November to secure its agricultural ventures.

Dr. Ifeyinwa Nnajieze, the State Project Coordinator of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Project (L-PRES), also praised Governor Mbah for his relentless pursuit of agricultural reforms. She noted that the governor’s focus on livestock production is a strategic move to boost food security and create employment opportunities. “The governor’s vision for livestock farming is not just about increasing production but also ensuring the sustainability and resilience of the agricultural sector in Enugu State,” Nnajieze said.

She further emphasized the critical role that ESUT can play in advancing livestock productivity through research and innovation. “With the expertise and facilities at ESUT, we can pioneer groundbreaking solutions that will enhance the productivity and resilience of the livestock sector,” she added. Dr. Nnajieze called for continued collaboration between the university, the state government, and international partners to ensure the success of the livestock productivity projects in the state.

Prof. AO Anoruo, representing Texas A&M University-Kingsville, reiterated the importance of building strong partnerships. He stressed that agricultural training programs must be sustained locally to ensure their long-term success. “This partnership offers a unique opportunity for ESUT students and staff to receive specialized training, both locally and abroad, in areas like ranch management. Texas A&M is the only university in the U.S. that offers this particular program, and we are excited to explore this collaboration further,” Prof. Anoruo stated.

L-R: ESUT Registrar, Chief Ambrose Ugwu, ESUT VC, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie and ESUT Monitor Correspondent, Sebastine Okafor after the Courtsey visit yesterday

The Managing Director of El Capricio Ag Consulting, USA, Professor Alphonsus Ortega, expressed his company’s readiness to contribute to the successful implementation of the agricultural projects. “We are committed to ensuring the full realization of these projects. Agriculture, when done right, has the power to transform entire communities. Our goal is to bring world-class agricultural practices to Enugu State, which will not only create jobs but also inspire a new generation of agricultural entrepreneurs,” Prof. Ortega said.

He emphasized that proper training and knowledge transfer are key to the success of the partnership. “Our objective is to bring practical, hands-on training to ESUT. This will give students and local farmers the skills they need to excel in modern agriculture,” he added. Professor Ortega also remarked on the importance of ranching as a sustainable solution to food security, stating, “The ranching initiative we are supporting will have a ripple effect, providing meat and dairy products that will reduce the state’s dependence on external suppliers.”

The Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Prof. Emeka Nzeh, also affirmed the university’s dedication to supporting the governor’s vision. “We are determined to ensure that this initiative not only benefits the state but also positions ESUT as a leader in agricultural innovation,” Prof. Nzeh stated. He further noted that the faculty is already making preparations to implement training programs in ranch management, crop production, and livestock farming.

“We are confident that the collaboration with Texas A&M will bring lasting benefits to our students and the broader community,” Prof. Nzeh added. “Our faculty is known for producing top-tier agricultural professionals, and with this partnership, we will elevate our capabilities even further.”

Among those present at the meeting were the Registrar of ESUT, Mr. Ambrose Ugwu, The University’s Bursar and Librarian, Dr. Augustine Ikechukwu Ojeh and Dr Mrs Jacinta Ezeh, the Director of ESUT Consult, Prof. Okey Orji amongst others.

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ESUT VC Charges Professors to Pursue Society-Impactful Research https://esutmonitor.com/2024/07/25/esut-vc-charges-professors-to-pursue-society-impactful-research/ https://esutmonitor.com/2024/07/25/esut-vc-charges-professors-to-pursue-society-impactful-research/#respond Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:46:57 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=1357 By Sebastine Okafor, Agbani Professors at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) have been enjoined to prioritize academic excellence by embarking on research that will impact society. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, made this known...

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By Sebastine Okafor, Agbani

Professors at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) have been enjoined to prioritize academic excellence by embarking on research that will impact society.

The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, made this known on Thursday during the University’s 37th inaugural lecture presented by Prof. Chioma Oleka, at the Prof. Julius Onah Auditorium, ESUT campus, Agbani.

Represented by his deputy, Prof. Chike Nwoha, the VC stated that there is a need for senior academics to conduct society-impactful research that would form their inaugural lecture, which will confirm them as academic lords.

He posited that it would be infantile for professors not to do so because they would not be accorded the necessary respect required of their status in the academic environment.

The Vice-Chancellor added that the University will always support senior academic staff who are ready to undertake such research.

The 37th ESUT inaugural lecture, presented by Prof. Chioma Oleka, centered on the impact of Naira exchange rate depreciation on economic growth, causes, effects, and ways forward.

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ESUT VC To Commission Business Education’s Entrepreneurship Equipment Thursday https://esutmonitor.com/2024/07/24/esut-vc-to-commission-business-educations-entrepreneurship-equipment-thursday/ https://esutmonitor.com/2024/07/24/esut-vc-to-commission-business-educations-entrepreneurship-equipment-thursday/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:27:22 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=1336 By Onyekachi Agu The Vice-Chancellor, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, will lead the management team of the university to commissioner the equipment procured by the Business and Entrepreneurship Education Department on Thursday. Scheduled to...

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By Onyekachi Agu

The Vice-Chancellor, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, will lead the management team of the university to commissioner the equipment procured by the Business and Entrepreneurship Education Department on Thursday.

Scheduled to commence by 10am, the visit would also afford the management the opportunity to interact with the board of the department as well as the students.

Business and Entrepreneurship Education students undergoing practical session in the laboratory on Tuesday, July 23. Photo: ESUT Monitor

Speaking in an interview, Head of the department, Dr Felicia Nwokike said that the department is poised to welcome their August visitors adding that the commissioning will enable the board to interact with the management on their achievements and challenges.

Dr Nwokike noted that the Department has been in the forefront of producing cosmetics products such as soap, confectionaries, meat pie recipe, chin chin, hair cream, among others.

Below are pictures of what the department has produced already

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AI Will Take Over Your Jobs If … ESUT VC Warns Staff https://esutmonitor.com/2024/07/16/ai-will-take-over-your-jobs-if-esut-vc-warns-staff/ https://esutmonitor.com/2024/07/16/ai-will-take-over-your-jobs-if-esut-vc-warns-staff/#respond Tue, 16 Jul 2024 05:03:38 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=1269 By Onyekachi Agu and Joseph Joy The Vice-Chancellor, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okoli has warned his staff that their jobs are threatened by the evolution of Artificial Intelligence, AI. The VC gave the warning...

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By Onyekachi Agu and Joseph Joy

The Vice-Chancellor, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okoli has warned his staff that their jobs are threatened by the evolution of Artificial Intelligence, AI.

The VC gave the warning recently during the maiden edition of the Department of Accountancy International Conference held at Agbani, the university’s main campus. Prof Okolie warned that the advent of AI poses danger to staff members who refused to upgrade their skills and acquaint themselves with requisite knowledge of the evolving digital world.

He noted that despite the fact that AI is an invention of Human Intelligence, HI, the latter though cannot be substituted by the former but emphasised that HI needs to work at a higher speed rate to stay far and above AI.

“Having been so excited with Artificial Intelligence, I hope you know the implications. Few weeks ago most of you saw it on social media that there are plans to produce robots to take over as lawyers; Robots are now lawyers. They want to experiment it in the US. They will now go to court to be arguing cases.

Participants at the Department of Accountancy First International Conference.

“Everybody is now jumping up over the evolution of Artificial Intelligence, have you pondered on the implications? Human Intelligence ought to be over and above Artificial Intelligence because Artificial intelligence is crafted from Human intelligence. However, human intelligence needs to operate at a higher speed now.

“The question for all of us today is ‘are you preparing for the great deluge, that AI is coming to take over your job? Are you upgrading yourself to be over and above them so that robotics coming will always find you as useful hands to succeed or have you given up when they now take over? Maybe they will become VC, DVC, they will become your lecturers taking over your courses. Are we getting ready for that or is it a question of ‘No we don’t want it?’ Nobody is safe, including myself, if we fail to upgrade.

“We are already promoting it today but we have to be equally very strategic as we are promoting digitalization,” he said.

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ESUT VC Canvasses for Inter-exchange of Lecturers Among Enugu State Varsities https://esutmonitor.com/2024/07/16/esut-vc-canvasses-for-inter-exchange-of-lecturers-among-enugu-state-varsities/ https://esutmonitor.com/2024/07/16/esut-vc-canvasses-for-inter-exchange-of-lecturers-among-enugu-state-varsities/#respond Tue, 16 Jul 2024 04:58:59 +0000 https://esutmonitor.com/?p=1267 By Amaechi Agbo and Onyekachi Agu The Vice-Chancellor, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie has canvassed of an inter-exchange of lecturers among all universities in Enugu State.   The VC disclosed this during an interaction...

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By Amaechi Agbo and Onyekachi Agu

The Vice-Chancellor, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie has canvassed of an inter-exchange of lecturers among all universities in Enugu State.  

The VC disclosed this during an interaction with ESUT Monitor. He explained that the idea became necessary in view of the need to not only cross-fertilise ideas among the universities but it will also help in no small measure to upgrade the lecturers.

Professor Okolie added that apart from discussing the idea with his counterpart at Godfrey Okoye University, he has also made the presentation to the Enugu State Government.

“Few days ago I was engaging with the Godfrey Okoye University Vice-Chancellor and I came up with another crazy idea, I told him that we need to have a meeting for all universities for example in Enugu; two weeks in a month to have inter-exchange of lecturers. Lecturers in your Accountancy Department come and teach your course in ESUT, then lecturers in ESUT go to your school and teach. We will provide mobility and allowance.

“Let’s see when you get to another school if they have interactive board whether you know how to use it, you will then know be force to develop in line with the turning of digitalization across the world. And he bought into that idea and said in August we shall process it further.

“I threw that open again to the Government of Enugu state, when I was making my presentation and the SSG said ‘Ahh, a crazy idea.’ The lecturers will see need for that, so that if I have been using a 1940’s lecture note if I get to Godfrey Okoye University and use it maybe their students will expose me, which means it will charge all of us to begin to work harder as lecturers. It is because you stay without mobility in a particular location that will make you to be so academically complacent that you don’t want to refresh yourself.

“Why I presented it before the governor as part of my second year strategic plan overview for an adoption by the Government was for them to discover that there are more ideas that are already locked up in all tertiary institutions that could be tasked. We spent over four and half hours there debating on issues as it concerns tertiary education in Enugu state,” The VC concluded.

There are seven universities in Enugu state made up of one federal, two state and four private varsities.

The universities are: University of Nigeria, Nsukka (Federal); Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT and Enugu State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS) and owned by the State Government

Privately owned universities include: Caritas University, Godfrey Okoye University, Renaissance University and Coal City University.

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