By Amaechi Agbo

The Registrars, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), Dr Donald Offili  on Thursday charged newly inducted 93 graduates of the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), to be compassionate and professional in the discharge of their duties.

Congratulating the newly inducted professionals during the sixth induction/oath-taking ceremony, Dr. Ofili, urged the university management to continue to strengthen practical training, acquire modern laboratory equipment and invest in staff development to sustain ESUT’s reputation as a leading institution for science education in Nigeria.

Addressing the inductees, Dr. Ofili reminded them that they were transitioning from students to professionals entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding human lives.

He noted that every laboratory specimen represents a patient whose diagnosis and treatment depend on accurate test results, stressing that medical laboratory science is not merely a profession but a profound ethical responsibility.

“Any sample represents life. Inaccurate laboratory results could lead to wrong diagnoses and inappropriate treatment, making professionalism, integrity and precision indispensable in practice. The keynote speak took you through the rigours of being a Medical La Scientists but I charge you to be compassionate and professional in the discharge of your duties.

“A patients in your ward is somebody’s parent, mother, father, brother, sister, relative who are anxiously waiting for his or her return. Every patient in your ward, puts his trust in you, do not disappoint them,” he said.

In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, congratulated the graduates and urged them to uphold the university’s values as worthy ambassadors wherever they practice.

He warned that the university reserves the right to withdraw the certificate of any graduate found guilty of unprofessional conduct or actions that violate the regulations of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria.

Professor Okolie reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to raising the standard of medical laboratory education in the institution, revealing that the university is working towards establishing a Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences.

He also announced that the university had provided a Sienna bus to the department to improve operational efficiency and facilitate the movement of key members of staff.

In a keynote lecture titled “From Knowledge to Service: Upholding Excellence in Medical Laboratory Science,” Dr. I. P. Udoh of the University of Nigeria, represented by Eyiuche Ezigbo, charged the inductees to use their knowledge in the service of humanity.

The Prof Udoh stressed that laboratory results must always be accurate, timely and confidential, noting that clinicians rely heavily on laboratory data to make informed treatment decisions.

The graduates were encouraged to embrace continuous learning, particularly in the era of automation and artificial intelligence, while avoiding unethical practices such as result manipulation and procedural shortcuts.

Chairman of the ceremony and member representing Nkanu East Constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Okey Mbah, congratulated the inductees and commended the ESUT management for its developmental strides, describing the university as a leader in innovation and academic excellence in the South-East.

Hon. Mbah also presented a cash award of N200, 000 to the overall best graduating student, Mary Cynthia Onah.

The Head of the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Dr. Miriam Aniagolu, formally presented the 93 graduates for induction and received commendation from the inductees for her dedication and invaluable contributions to their academic and professional development.

In her speech, the Best Graduating Student, Onah Cynthia expressed appreciation to the university management, the Dean of Faculty of Allied Health Sciences and the staff of the Department of Medical Laboratory Science for their sacrifices and commitment in molding them.

She promised, on behalf of her colleagues, to be good ambassadors of the university and uphold the ethics of the profession.

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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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As part of its avowed disposition for the advancement of experiential learning, the management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) on Monday received 400 desktop computers from the Enugu State Government and deepen scholarship in the University.

Receiving the commuters along with the university management, the Vice-Chancellor Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, expressed appreciation to the Enugu State Governor,  Barr Peter Mbah for his continued efforts in repositioning the University

The Vice-Chancellor stated that the 200 of the computers will be deployed to the ESUT College of Medicine, while the reaming will be installed in the 500-capacity ICT building at the University’s Main Campus, Ebeano City, Enugu State.

Expressing his great delight over the donation, the Vice Chancellor stated that the computers would help to activate the 500-capacity ICT Centre in the main campus, noting that the centre would be used for internal and external examinations such as JAMB’s computer-based examinations, NECO, and Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board, JUPEB examinations.

“We thank His Excellency, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State for this noble and generous support to ESUT, which would enhance scholarship in our university. The students of this university would make effective use of these computers and the dream of actualizing experiential learning would be actualized in the University.

“We have decided to activate the experiential learning model in its academic and practical form in the University starting from the 2026/2027 academic session. We have already mandated the Director of Academic Planning, Professor Chike Anibeze, to set up several committees that would further review the 30% component of CCMAS in order to infuse AI, Cyber Security, Data Science and other new courses with approval from the NUC into our curriculum, so that whatever course you are studying in ESUT, you will learn new knowledge of what would make our graduates to be globally competitive and market-ready upon graduation,” he said.

Prof Okolie said that ESUT would serve as a complementary ground for producing smart teachers who will drive the Smart Green Schools initiative of the Enugu State Government. He said ESUT would be the signpost for the revolution of education sector in Nigeria in providing solutions for the challenges of our time.

Speaking in an interview, the Provost, ESUT College of Medicine, Prof Uchenna Ekwochi described the donation as “the game changer” adding that it would upscale activities in the College particularly their e-library.

Prof Ekwochi who expressed deep gratitude to the Governor of Enugu State and the ESUT management, further stated that the computers would be judiciously deployed, monitored and used.

“When we received the set of computers, our joy was exceedingly high because we requested for it. We are going to deploy them in our e-library where students are going to optimally make good use of them because already we have internet connectivity in the College. The computers will also be useful in some offices that critically needed it for their secretariat works.

“Having said that,, I want to express, on behalf of the College, our deepest appreciation to His Excellency, Barr Peter Ndudbuisi Mbah for always coming through for us. There is no request that we have made that he didn’t approve and implemented. We are assuring him and the university management that the computers will be judiciously deployed, professionally maintained and effectively protected,” he said in a telephone interview.  

The computers were delivered to ESUT by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Enugu State on Legal Matters and Intergovernmental Affairs, Juliet Okonkwo.

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By Amaechi Agbo and Chiekezie Emmanuel

As Part of its strategic plans to promote experiential learning, the management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) on Monday hosted a delegation of Qatar-based technology company, Vertex Labs, for the establishment world-class Artificial Intelligence Centre

Vertex Labs is a global player with heavy investment in advanced digital technologies and application of AI

In his opening remark on behalf of Vertex Labs, the leader of the delegation, Abdulaziz Alichag, accompanied by the company’s Director of Technology, Mohammed Rasheed Alshammari and Director of Innovation, Sampson Eneje, said the visit was aimed at assessing the University’s facilities and engaging with management on how to strengthen their partnership with a view to making the collaboration efficient and effective

Alichag expressed satisfaction with the infrastructure and level of preparedness at ESUT, describing the University as well-positioned for the successful take-off of the AI Centre. He also commended the University’s Management for its passion, vision and commitment to the project.

He explained that the partnership would expose students to cutting-edge AI technologies, equipping them with the skills and innovative capacity needed to address real-world challenges. He added that leading AI professors from different parts of the world would participate in the initiative through knowledge transfer programmes and a specialised platform to be jointly developed by Vertex Labs and ESUT.

“Our coming here is to share our thoughts with you on how to build a real environment for the students to get the best results, especially now we are bringing the best professors of AI from different universities, either the universities in Qatar or outside the UK, Spain, America, different countries, to teach this academic programme to the students here. And step by step, we will also develop by expanding the number of professors we have, by collaborating with some universities in Qatar or worldwide, to bring the best practice to the university here.

“It’s not only the programme that we will manage also the dream that we create a model that will be followed later on, either in the country or on the other countries in Africa.” he said.

According to him, the collaboration will have far-reaching benefits across critical sectors, including education, technology, innovation and economic development.

Receiving the delegation in his office alongside members of the University’s Management, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, said the proposed AI Centre would strengthen the experiential learning model being championed by the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah.

Professor Okolie disclosed that AI education would be integrated into the University’s curriculum as a compulsory course across all disciplines to ensure that every ESUT graduate acquires practical knowledge of artificial intelligence, irrespective of his or her field of study.

He explained that the practical nature of the programme would produce globally competitive graduates while also supporting the Enugu State Government’s Smart Green School initiative. He assured the visiting team of ESUT’s commitment to implementing the partnership with transparency, integrity and professionalism.

According to the Vice Chancellor, the AI Centre is envisioned to serve not only Enugu State but the entire South-East Region as a flagship hub for artificial intelligence research, innovation and capacity development. He added that the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has already identified ESUT as the institution to champion the establishment of an AI Centre in the South-East.

Professor Okolie further revealed that ESUT has secured the approval of the National Universities Commission (NUC) to run programmes that will support the proposed collaboration. He also noted that the Enugu State Government has approved the use of the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) Digital Bridge Institute in Enugu as the temporary base for the AI Centre.

Earlier, the Director of Academic Planning, (DPP) Professor Chike Anibeze, said the University would utilize the 30 per cent curriculum flexibility permitted by the NUC to incorporate AI-related courses across academic programmes.

He explained that a University-wide committee would be constituted to integrate recommendations from Vertex Labs into the curriculum before forwarding the revised programmes to the NUC for approval, in line with ESUT’s vision of producing globally competitive graduates.

In his vote of thanks, the Registrar of ESUT, Mr Ambrose Ugwu, appreciated the Vertex Labs delegation for the visit and reaffirmed the University’s commitment to implementing the partnership in accordance with the agreed terms.

It could be reclled that ESUT delegation led by the Vice-Chancellor were equally in Doha, Qatar in June , 2026 to initiate the partnership agreement.

Highlight of the visits was inspection of critical infrastructure in ESUT by the Qatar delegation

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Enugu – The 58th Inaugural Lecturer of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Professor Chukwudi Amunnadi, has called for the deliberate integration of human values, moral formation and theological education into Nigeria’s higher education system as a strategic solution to the nation’s developmental challenges.

Delivering the University’s 58th Inaugural Lecture titled, “Human Values and Moral Formation: A Transformational Panacea for Nation Building,” on Thursday, in Enugu, Professor Amunnadi argued that Nigeria’s most pressing crisis is fundamentally moral rather than political or economic, stressing that sustainable national development can only be achieved through ethical reorientation and character formation.

He noted that while Nigerian universities have traditionally served as centres of knowledge and professional training, they must now intensify efforts toward producing graduates who are morally grounded, ethically responsible and committed to public service.

According to him, the persistence of corruption, insecurity, leadership failure, declining civic responsibility, social injustice and institutional fragility underscores the urgent need for universities to re assess their developmental responsibilities beyond academic excellence.

Professor Amunnadi maintained that the transformation of Nigerian universities should not be limited to improved funding, infrastructure and policy reforms, but should also address the ethical and behavioural challenges including examination malpractice, cultism, corruption, intolerance and declining respect for institutional authority.

He advocated the strategic repositioning of the General Studies (GS) programme as a platform for ethical reorientation, civic responsibility, leadership development and national integration, insisting that it should no longer be regarded as merely a supplementary academic requirement.

The Professor proposed an Ethical–Theological General Studies Transformation Model (ETGSTM), which integrates theological literacy, ethical reflection, civic education, leadership development, gender inclusion and community engagement to restore universities as centres of character formation and public accountability.

Amunnadi further stressed that moral transformation cannot be achieved through curriculum reforms alone but requires lecturers committed to mentorship, administrators who uphold institutional integrity, students prepared for responsible citizenship and universities willing to defend the ethical foundations of society.

He emphasized that scholarship must serve society and challenged higher education institutions to intentionally cultivate graduates who combine intellectual excellence with integrity, discipline and a strong commitment to nation building.

Concluding the lecture, the Professor reiterated that Nigeria’s future depended largely on rebuilding values such as integrity, justice, accountability, responsibility and discipline, noting that ethical consciousness remained indispensable for sustainable national development.

Earlier, the Vice Chancellor of ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, described inaugural lecture as one of the University’s highest academic traditions, providing distinguished professors the opportunity to present the outcome of years of research, teaching and scholarship to the academic community.

Represented by the Dean of Postgraduate School, Prof. Charles Chime, the Vice Chancellor commended Professor Amunnadi for choosing a topic that addresses one of Nigeria’s most urgent challenges, noting that the country had continued to battle corruption, insecurity, erosion of trust, social fragmentation and declining integrity despite advances in science, technology and infrastructure.

According to the Vice Chancellor, no nation can rise above the moral standard of her citizens, stressing that character, honesty, discipline and commitment to the common good remained indispensable to sustainable development.

Professor Okolie also stated that universities have a responsibility not only to produce engineers, doctors, scientists and administrators but also graduates who are compassionate, ethical, innovative and committed to service, adding that schools, families, religious institutions and universities must collectively become centres for moral and character formation.

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By Onyekachukwu AGu and Hope Ali

As part of its policies in enhancing academic excellence and promoting students welfare and safety, the management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology on Tuesday were handed over the newly renovated Noca male Hostel in the main campus of the university, Ebenao City.

The contractor, Sky Blue Nigeria Limited, which carried out the eight-month renovation works handed the facility to the ESUT Management.

Addressing the ESUT Management during the handover ceremony, the Site Engineer, Mr Luguman Zakaryau, said his company maintained six reading rooms and equipped them with 200 seats, 30KVA solar power, fans, lights, and charging ports.

Egnr. Zakaryau, also added that drainage channels were constructed in the hostel and damaged windows fixed, adding that there were maintenance of the roof and ceiling, including some electrical repairs and painting of the hostel.

However, he enjoined ESUT Management to find lasting solution to the soakaway and roof gutters which remained in bad conditions. He thanked the ESUT Management for providing necessary support for the successful execution of the project.

We carried out through repair works and ensured that the hostel is put in better shape. We repaired some parts of the roofing, installed solar in each of the six reading rooms with 200 chairs distributed to them. We are grateful to the VC and his management for giving us the opportunity to be part of the university history,” Engr Zakaryau said.

Responding, the Vice Chancellor of ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, thanked TETFund for providing the resources for the hostel renovation and for always being supportive in providing critical infrastructure across universities, he enjoined the students to make judicious use of the renovated facility for the good of all.

He assured that the Management of the university would continue to upgrade student’s hostels to make them more conducive for habitation and thanked the contractor for excellent job delivery, stating that there would be more projects inauguration in the university in the coming months.

In his message of appreciation, the Hall Governor of the hostel, Chukwu Augustine thanked the ESUT Management for renovating the hostel, assuring that it would be put into good use.

Mr Chukwu described the renovated hostel and the common rooms as pivotal to the residents academic success stressing that the new facilities will help students to be more focused in their studies  

On his part, the Director of TETFund ESUT, Dr Onyeka Egwuatu, said the renovation work was part of the TETFund Distress Intervention Project in ESUT adding that the timely completion of the renovation gives ESUT leverage as one of the universities that have judiciously deployed TETFund funds judiciously.

The Vice Chancellor equally led other principal officers and key officials of the university on inspection of the 1600 capacity student’s hostel, and the Faculty of Social Sciences Building projects in the university.

At the 1600 capacity hostel project, the VC charged the contractor to ensure that the projected is delivered on schedule while the Site Engineer at the new Faculty of Social Science building assured that the project will be completed within the stipulated timeframe. .  

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By Amaechi Agbo

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, Friday, delivered office facilities to furnish the Career Services Directorate of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT.

ESUT Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, led other management team members to take inspection of the facilities while the Director Of TETFund, ESUT, Dr. Onyekachi Egwuagu conducted the handover.

Speaking during the inspection, Prof OKolie thanked TETFund for always coming to the aid of the university by providing the needed critical infrastructure for academic excellence

He pledged that the items would be judiciously deployed to enhance work efficiency at the Career Services Directorate, stressing that his administration would not relent in attracting basic infrastructure in the University through the TETFund interventions.

Also in his remarks at the handover ceremony, the Chairman, Board of Directors, ESUT Career Services, Professor Chike Nwoha, stated that the facilities would improve work efficiency in the Directorate, adding that the new facilities, would enable students of the University benefit maximally from the services of the Directorate.

Professor Nwoha, who is equally the Deputy Vice Chancellor of ESUT, thanked the Vice Chancellor for always being on his toes to secure interventions for the University.

In her vote-of-thanks, the Director of Career Services, ESUT, Professor George-Uzoamaka Okafor, thanked TETFund, and ESUT Management for the facilities, pledging that they would be deployed for effectively.

According to ESUT Director of TETFund Services, Dr. Onyekachi Egwuagu, the items delivered included: one 50″ Flat Screen HD Smart Hisense TV ; one Sharp Photocopier 20M24L Monochrome Photocopier ; two HP Pavilion Laptop; six all-in-One HP Desktop Computer ;
one Interactive Smart Whiteboard Flat Screen 86″ with Operating System; one HP LaserJet Printer (Black & White.)

Others were one Rechargeable Public Address System, Wireless Microphones, USB Port & FM Radio;
one Universal 5G WiFi Router with Power Bank and Subscription; six Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS); four 112L Single Door Refrigerator; three Hisense 1HP Fast Cooling Split Air Conditioner with Installation Kits; two CWAY Water Dispenser with Fridge & Freezer; one DSTV Decoder with Accessories.

The furniture components were: Two 1.6m Executive Table complete with extension and drawer box; two High back kidney ergonomic swivel chair; four Mid-back ergonomic swivel chair; 12 C-Lex low back visitor’s chair; four 1.2m Executive office table; four drawer file cabinet; 70 Steel frame seminar chair writing pad ; two 4-seater sofa with quilted leather and centre table.

The rest were three seater steel framed armchairs; two Library bookshelf, double sided, 2-in-1 model; one Venetian window blinds; and 10 delegates conference table and chairs.

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By Onyekachukwu Agu

Ebeano City – The Enugu State House of Assembly Committee on Education on Monday, June 29, 2026, paid a One-Day oversight visit to the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Agbani, where the Vice Chancellor, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, briefed the delegation on the university’s achievements, ongoing projects, upcoming programmes, and the challenges threatening its continued growth.

The Committee was led by. Hon. Osita Eze, memener representing Oji River constituency at the Enugu State House of Assembly.

Addressing the lawmakers, Prof. Okolie disclosed that following a re-accreditation exercise conducted by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in October/November 2025, ESUT recorded Full Accreditation in 19 out of 20 programmes reviewed.

“Only Surveying and Geo-Informatics received interim accreditation, and management has since commenced efforts to address all identified deficiencies,” the VC said

On the medical front, Prof Okolie informed the lawmakers that the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) earlier in the year approved a significant increase in quota for the College of Medicine from 120 to 350 following a thorough revalidation exercise.

One of the landmark developments presented to the Committee was the approval for the transfer of ownership of the NCC Centre to ESUT, paving the way for the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Studies centre.

This was further strengthened by Tetfund’s approval for ESUT to establish six Centres of Excellence in Robotics, Coding, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Cyber Security across the six geo-political zones, making ESUT the only institution in the South East to receive such approval.

He also disclosed plans to invite the NUC for resource verification of five new programmes, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, and Intelligence and Security Studies with the programmes set to commence in the 2026/2027 academic session.

The Vice Chancellor presented a list of ongoing infrastructural projects nearing completion. These include the ESUT Press, financed by Tetfund, expected to be completed in July, the Faculty of Social Sciences Building Complex, also Tetfund sponsored, due for completion in August; and the renovation of the Students Male Hostel.

“A 600-seating capacity Multi-Purpose Auditorium, donated by Senator Engr. David Umahi, is also expected to be commissioned alongside the development and expansion of the ESUT Research Farm through a private partnership with Greens Etcetera Limited.

” On January 20, 2026, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the fencing of ESUT, as approved by the Governor, with completion expected within eight months.

“A foundation stone for a Federal Government/Tetfund students’ hostel with 1,600 bed spaces was also laid on Wednesday, March 25, 2026,” he reeled

The Vice Chancellor outlined a number of forthcoming institutional activities, including staff recruitment for new programmes, negotiations with labour unions over wages and conditions of service, the forthcoming Students’ Union Government (SUG) elections, and the 2025/2026 Second Semester Examinations scheduled to begin July 20, 2026.

Admission for the 2026/2027 academic session will begin in earnest, while the 2026 Convocation Ceremony is scheduled to hold on November 21, 2026.

Despite the progress recorded, the Vice Chancellor did not shy away from the difficulties the institution continues to face. He listed funding, insecurity, stating the fact that ESUT is open as a result of not been fenced and insufficient staff offices, poor lighting conditions across campus, and poor staff remuneration as the major challenges confronting ESUT management.

The oversight visit by the Enugu State House of Assembly Committee on Education showed the legislature’s continued interest in the tertiary education in Enugu State.

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By Amaechi Agbo

Environmentalists and experts have called for greater synergy between actors and institutions in promoting a healthier environment and mitigating the impact of climate change on the ecosystem

University dons made the call on Friday during the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, ESUT activities to mark this year’s World Environment Day.

The event, which held at the Prof Julius Onah Auditorium, ESUT, Ebeano City, aligned with this year’s global focus on environmental renewal

The exercise brought together academics, environmental experts, and students to tackle local ecological threats.

Making his presentation, the Guest Speaker at the event, Prof Joseph Ajadike of the Department of Geography and Metrology, ESUT, emphasized the urgent need for collective environmental responsibility. He noted that academic institutions must transition from theoretical frameworks to practical, measurable eco-friendly actions to combat rising local temperatures and pollution.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Dean, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Prof Edmund Iyi, while appreciating the support of the university management and board of the faculty, stressed the need for effective synergy between the gown and the town in promoting good environment.

Prof Iyi who called for stringent measures against those violating environmental laws, called on agencies to collaborate with instructions of higher learning in carrying out effective campaign against climate change.

While declaring the event open, the Vice-Chancelor of ESUT, Prof Aloysius-Michaels OKolie, who was represented by his deputy, Prof Chike Nwoha, lauded the faculty for always being in the forefront in championing a healthier environment.

Prof Okolie however called on established authorities to take critical look at indiscriminate building of houses and structures especially on waterways which affect the general public.

“I want to thank the Dean and his faculty for always being in the forefront of championing campaigns and awareness concerning our environment.

” I recall that during last year, we embarked on aggressive three planting to break the Guinness World Record. Today, the target is on urbanisation and sustainable future of our environment.

“One thing about our environmental ecosystem is that an indiscriminate act against the environment by an individual is a huge threat to every one of us. And that is why I appeal to the government and its agencies to look into indiscriminate building of houses and structures in our areas especially in waterways. Structures, when planned very well, add topographic beaut to our surroundings,” Prof Okolie noted.

Other participants agreed that the 2026 commemoration marks the beginning of a long-term environmental monitoring initiative designed to transform the ESUT campus into a model for regional climate resilience.

The 2026 World Environment Day was globally commemorated on Friday, 5 June 2026, with the official global celebrations hosted by the Republic of Azerbaijan in its capital city, Baku. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the global observance focused on driving aggressive climate engagement, green infrastructure, and sustainable ecosystem recovery.

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By Amaechi Agbo

Enugu — In a boost to sustainable campus infrastructure and enhancement of
learning and research, the Vice-Chancellor of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, has officially commissioned a brand new 6.0KVA Solar Power Inverter System project donated to the Department of Chemical Engineering.

The eco-friendly power installation was funded and donated entirely by the ESUT Chemical Engineering Class of 1999 as a giving-back initiative to mark over two decades since their graduation.

The newly installed solar energy system is designed to provide uninterrupted power to the department’s critical infrastructure, including laboratories, lecture rooms, and staff offices.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony held on Thursday at the main Campus, Prof Okolie expressed immense gratitude to the alumni and  praised their foresight in choosing renewable energy, noting that it directly aligns with the university’s transition toward smart, sustainable campus solutions.

“This donation is a shining example of alumni responsibility,” the VC stated. “By ensuring constant power supply to the Chemical Engineering department, our researchers and students can now conduct experiments and attend lectures without the disruption of power outages.”

The VC while disclosing that the university doesn’t owe the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company a dime on electricity bill, also used the occasion to apologise, on behalf of the university, to any of the graduates who were wrongly treated while they were undergraduates.

“Let me state it here that the university is not owing EEDC a dime. We pay our bills as and when due, both here and in the College. Unfortunately, we don’t get service for our payment and this is why your intervention is timely.

“I also want to apologise to the graduates, your 1999 set who might have been aggrieved as a result of how they were treated while they were undergraduates. Please we ask for your forgiveness. I am also giving them assurance that the system has changed because we have sanitised the university. Once we get reports of unethical conduct by any staff, such person is gone. We have documents of those who have left the university on this regard” the VC said.

Earlier in her opening address, the Head, Department of Chemical Engineering, Associate Professor Ebere Ejikeme, appreciated the management for its unwavering support and expressed deep gratitude to the Class of 1999 for coming to the rescue of the department.

“I stand here to thank the management led by the VC for your continued support and providing me with the opportunity to contribute my little quota to the growth of the university. To my adorable Class of 1999 graduates of this great department, I lack words to express my feelings.

In the process of getting sponsors for this project, I contacted many sets but I was not successful. When I contacted the set through their president, she told me ‘we shall see what we can do’, and today, they have built this great legacy for the department. Thank you,” she said.

In her remarks, the President, Class of 1999 Graduates of Chemical Engineering Department, ESUT, Engr. Rita Offor said the project represents the collective bond of the donors and expressed willingness to continue to support the department in particular and the university in general

“Today is more than just the unveiling of a solar energy system; it is the celebration of a journey that began decades ago. A few years ago, as we reflected on our journey and our roots, we asked ourselves an important question: ‘How can we give back to the department that helped shape our future?’

“The answer brought us here today.
We recognized that stable electricity is essential for quality learning, innovation, research, and technological advancement. From that shared vision came the idea of this Solar Power Project—a project designed not only to provide reliable power, but also to inspire future engineers toward green and sustainable energy solutions.

“We sincerely appreciate the leadership of the Head of Department and university management for partnering with us and supporting the successful execution of this project. We hope to sustain the support.

“To the students, this project is dedicated to you. We hope it enhances your learning environment, supports your academic pursuits, and remind you that you too have the power to create positive change wherever you find yourselves in the future.

“As we handover and commission this Solar Power Project today, may it symbolize light, innovation, sustainability, may it power learning, inspire innovation, and illuminate greatness,” she said

In his address, the Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Prof Thompson Chime, lauded the innovative leadership of the ESUT Management as well as the administrative capacity of the HOD, in championing innovations.

He appreciated the donors and and urged the staff and students to make best use of the project.

Representatives of the Class of 1999 who spoke with ESUT Monitor during the handover ceremony, stated that the gesture was born out of a collective desire to solve pressing infrastructure challenges and give back to the department that shaped their professional careers.

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