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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Enugu – The Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, and the People’s Republic of China, have initiated modalities for partnership in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, vocational education, new energy and digital economy.

The proposed partnership which was the outcome of healthy interactions between ESUT authorities and Chinese delegation led by the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Nigeria, Yan Yuqing will equally include cultural exchanges, research collaborations and staff and students exchange programmes.

Addressing ESUT Management, weekend, the Consul General Yan Yuqing who came in company of her Protocol Officer, Hua Yihe and the Director of Bilateral Relations, Xu Fan, described Enugu State as a City of hospitality and a modern City with great potentials and opportunities in business and agriculture.

The Consul General equally emphasized that the partnership with ESUT would include seminar opportunities for the staff of the University as well as training and scholarship opportunities for the students of ESUT through the Chinese Ministry of Education.

She further stated that China, leveraging on her technology advantage has announced zero tariff for all African products as a way of enhancing her diplomatic relations with Nigeria, adding that it would benefit businessmen, especially those from southern Nigeria.

In his response, the Vice Chancellor of ESUT, Prof. Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, who received the Chinese envoy along with principal and key officers of the University, stated that the visit was timely as the University was about to start Foreign Languages Department, adding that Chinese Language would be at the flagship of the department.

He said that the partnership would deepen staff and students exchange programmes especially in the area of experiential learning model being championed by His Excellency, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State.

While thanking the Managing Director of Enugu State Investment and Development Authority, Hon. Kenechukwu Nnamani for leading the Chinese team to ESUT for collaboration, the Vice Chancellor noted that the focus of his administration was on hands-on learning and certification education model which would enhance the employability status of ESUT products.

Prof. Okolie pledged to explore the partnership agreement to enhance security in ESUT using the Chinese model, adding that it would equally help the Management to knock-off the University from the national grid and its attendant problem of frequent grid collapses.

He used the opportunity to announce that the University had already signed off 21 Memoranda of Understanding with other reputable institutions across the globe, adding the proposed partnership would be mutually-beneficial to both parties.

In order to enhance Chinese Friendship, the Vice Chancellor announced the desire of the Management to establish Chinese Village with its accompanying cultural centre in the University in order to network other southern states with Chinese culture

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Following the breaking news of Six ESUT Graduates who bagged First-Class Honours at the 2024-2025 Nigerian Law School Bar Finals, ESUT Monitor had an exclusive interview with one of the great ambassadors of the university, Mr Onovo Chiagozie Precious.

In this interaction, Mr Onovo recalled how his failed mission to achieve First-Class Houours at the undergraduate level in ESUT spurred him to aim for the coveted prize at the Nigeria Law School, Port Harcourt Campus.

The young scholar who hails from Nkanu East, Enugu State, wishes to major in Corporate and Commercial law.

What was you feeling like when you got the report?

I felt most satisfaction and pride. Achieving a First-Class at The Nigerian Law School is a feat I have dreamed for ever since I stepped into ESUT Law Faculty and I felt proud that I achieved this heart-desire. I had a reminder on my app that displays everyday at 8am that reminded me every morning before lectures of my ultimate goal while at The Nigerian Law School. I also had a community of people that targeted First-Class as friends while on campus.

What are your experiences at the Port Harcourt Campus?

What I consider the most formative experience at the Nigerian Law School is the realization that the academic requirement was bulky, while there was relatively little time to prepare. This realization shaped my stay and experience on campus as it directly led to dropping time consuming habits which would not lead to my goal of attaining a First-Class. At The Port Harcourt campus where I attended, I had an amazing time as the lecturers were adept at teaching, the lecture hall was well air conditioned and spacious which enhanced learning, while the bar aspirants from ESUT also had a community where we exchanged ideas, asked questions amongst one another and offered a helping hand, all in a bid to ensure that no bar aspirant from ESUT was left behind.

Did you graduate with First-Class at your undergraduate level?

I did not graduate with First-Class from ESUT. I finished with a Second-Class Upper Division and emerged as the 7th best graduating student in my class of 2023. Regarding what I did differently at The Nigerian Law School, I’ll put it down to two things: clarity and determination. Having not made my desired grade at undergraduate level, I sought clarity as to my shortcomings, and with a better understanding of what led to them, I became even more determined to make a First-Class, especially since I believe I was not far off it at undergraduate level. Determination of the type which amounts to spending 15-hours out of every 24 in each day either studying, revising, working on class tasks and virtually spending all day at the library, up until closing hours.

What is your message to junior ones?

My message to the junior ones is to cultivate a habit of studying and diligence. The Nigerian Law School can be brutal in their assessment and expectations and only a well-equipped mind can navigate the storm. Whatever grade you desire, you must commit to putting in the effort from the very first day, up until the last, there are no days off.

Would you practise?

I intend to practice as a Corporate and Commercial lawyer, while also having time and resources for litigious issues.

What is your aspiration?

⁠My aspiration is to navigate my time at the bar successfully and God willing, to make it to the bench after years of stellar practice.

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As staff and students of the Department of Mass Communication, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) continue to yearn for the unbundling of the department into a faculty, the Vice- Chancellor of the university, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie has offered explanation on why the management is yet to implement the approval for the unbundling

Speaking in an exclusive interview with ESUT Monitor, the VC said apart from Mass Communication, the Department of Architecture also got approval for unbundling but regretted that the management is limited by funding to embark on the projects.

While describing Mass Communication as a pivotal department with potential to excel as a faculty with six departments, the VC said the funding for takeoff is critical because apart from providing the infrastructure, manpower will also be needed to management the faculty

“Mass Communication got their approval for unbundling about six years ago. It should have multiple departments within the Faculty of Mass Communication, about six, if I’m right, between four to six. Their own was the earliest approval. We have the intention to unbundle but we don’t have the financial capacity to embark on it now. We have not done the unbundling because inadequate funding.  

“Mass Communication has the potential to flourish as a faculty with six departments but the funding for takeoff is enormous. Both infrastructure and staffing are key components that must be factored in and right now, we don’t have them. But we are losing sleep over it,” the VC told ESUT Monitor

He noted that the management is keen in expanding the university adding that “Architecture is begging us for a faculty, and it has been approved by the regulatory body that it should be a distinct faculty instead of a department. It should be a faculty with about six departments.  We are looking into all these but the issue is that when you try to solve one problem, several other problems will spring up. However, we are not deterred. If we have the right resources today, we will unbundle Mass Communication and Architectures without delay.”

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ESUT VC with Amaka Okoli

What began as a routine academic engagement quickly transformed into a remarkable and exciting experience as my first visit to the Vice-Chancellor’s office turned into an atmosphere filled with warmth interaction and unexpected delight.

On the 23rd of March 2026, being Tuesday. There was an interview session which was scheduled by ESUT Monitor to have an interaction with the Vice-Chancellor of ESUT, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie,  which took place in his office. That very day, I was not just apprehensive about the interview, the thought of entering the VC’s office for the first time (would there be a second time? Why not…) being faced to face with the man so revered within and outside the university. The Most Outstanding VC in Nigeria!  

I was also proud of myself because I had to count it as a great opportunity to sit with the Vice-Chancellor of the university, in total control.  

Though I would also count it as an achievement in my field as a student trying to build myself because not everyone has gotten the opportunity to have a face to face discussion with the Vice Chancellor, which will forever remain a memory that I can never erase out of my mind.

The interview session which took place in his office was initially approached with a sense of nervous anticipation because I kept wondering how the atmosphere would look like.

As it was my first time, my expectation was to see a possible intimidating environment where strict protocols and serious expressions would dominate, though I was questioned by some officials on uniforms on the purpose of my visitation  but the reality proved to be entirely different because they sound friendly. Particularly when I told them “I am a reporter with ESUT Monitor, we have interview with the VC”. Their faces beamed with more friendliness I was accorded much respect and ushered into the expansive office of the VC.

Upon my arrival at the Vice Chancellors office, the calm and organised environment immediately gave me a tone of professionalism most especially when I was directed to the door step of his office by the secretary

Beyond the setting was a welcoming and friendly reception from staff members who created the atmosphere that helped to ease my tension and nervousness. At first, entering inside his office I didn’t just meet with the Vice Chancellor, I also met the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof Chike Nwoha and the Registrar Mr Ambrose Ugwu who both watched and listened carefully as we “interrogated” the VC

The Interview session itself began as it gave me an unforgettable memory because I felt that the interaction would be a strict one but it evolved into a lively and engaging conversation. The Vice Chancellor demonstrated not only an administrative authority but also a personable approach throughout the session.

In a surprising twist, moments of humour and laughter became part of the discussion as I threw a question concerning the date of resumption.

“My Vice-Chancellor, Sir, when will the school vacate for Easter celebration and when will the second semester resume?” I asked him

His response at first came in a friendly manner which made us all to burst into laughter and that made a unique blend showing me the act of professionalism and friendliness. It also allowed for a more open and confident exchange of ideas.

Of course my experience also highlighted the importance of human connection and taught me that communication involves inclusiveness.

After the session, I described my experience as an enlightened and enjoyable one and that was “within me”. Though I didn’t just go alone, I had the honour of being in company of the ESUT monitor News Editor, Onyekachukwu Agu who led the and our amiable lecturer, but not just a lecturer but a man filled with determination and integrity in person of Mr Amaechi Agbo (MC Mazi), the Staff Adviser of ESUT Monitor

The Visit concluded on a positive note, leaving a lasting memory as I personally took a photograph with the Vice Chancellor while the others joined in. a picture I would treasure

As a student of Mass Communication, practicing my field of profession, such encounter serves as important milestones, not only academically but also a personal experience because it built my confidence and communication skills.

Indeed what started as a simple interview with nervousness became a memorable one that inspired my confidence on my future academic pursuit because I know that i have not failed until I quit to try.

And the unique attribute about all this is the fact that it was my first assignment as an ESUT Monitor reporter, an honour I am appreciative of, always.

Amaka Okoli is a 300 level student of Mass Communication and a member of ESUT Monitor Newspaper Reportorial Team

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The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Institute for Peace, Conflict and Development Studies (IPCDS) will relocate to a new location, at the Mature Students Programme (MSP), Independence Layout, Enugu

Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie who disclosed this, said the relocation became expedient considering that the Institute has “no address”

The VC stated this on Friday during the Induction/Orientation programme for newly admitted students for the 2025/2026 academic session at the Institute.

Prof Okolie who revealed that the University recently paid the sum of N1.4 million rent to the ESUT Business School, noted that the new location will not only enhance the visibility of the Institute but would also make it accessible for students, staff and visitors.

 “The primary issue is that first of all, the institute must have an address. If I ask you the address of this institute, you would mention ESUT Business School. That is a contradiction. I want the institute to have a contact address. This morning I got another bill of N1.4 million that I should pay to ESUT Business School for the usage of their facility which I have sorted out.

“The concern is the management is not comfortable that you continue to be here and be subsumed into the ESUT Business School, you must leave. I am giving you till September to relocate because the recent rent I paid would be the last

“You will go to MSP, Mkpokiti, where we know is our property and I will not be paying. But whether you stay here after that time, count it that it will never happen. Why you cannot get a job from a government or any agency is because when they ask your address, you say ESUT Business School,” he said.

Prof Okolie also called for synergy between the Institute and ESUT School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS) to facilitate robust engagement and effective administration of the Institute in ensuring that students graduate as and when due and warned that the university has no tolerance for overstayed students

“There must be direct relationship between this institute and the university especially with the Postgraduate Studies, all your documents for registration must be indicated and deposited with the SPGS.

“What laws that applied to some of us in Agbani PG must apply to you, which means the time for overstay must apply. The director must check the records of all the people that have spent more than the required period compile them and send to us. We will write them formal letter to withdraw, we have done it in Agbani and it must apply here. So don’t take it that immediately you register, you can graduate when you want to, no.”

He also made a passionate appeal on the need for alumni to give back to the institution which trained them professionally adding that once a students have the certificate of the university, he/she has identified with the university till the rest of his/her life.

“In Ibadan, one alumnus built a ten-story building for their programme, in UNILAG, an MD of a bank and alumnus built eight-storey structure for them. We are not saying give us such gigantic structures, but be part of the transformation and repositioning going on in ESUT.

“There is no alumnus that would give back to a system that exploited him or her. Therefore the staff here must make the students to feel that they belong here and they made the right choice to be here. By being students, you are stakeholders, remember for life, you will be carrying a certificate and logo which is ESUT, which means you have joined forces with all of us by being a partaker of the gain and losses. That is why collectively we must minimize the losses and expand the range of the gains,” he concluded.

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Enugu – The Vice-Chancellor, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie has disclosed that the Institute for Peace, Conflict and Development Studies (IPCDS) was primarily established for social re-orientation and re-engineering and not necessarily to award certificates.

 The Vice-Chancellor stated this on Friday during the Induction/Orientation programme for the 2025/2026 students of the Institute held at the ESUT Business School, Enugu

Addressing the students, Prof Okolie commended them for chosen ESUT for their Postgraduate programme in Peace, Conflict and Development. While describing the Institute as the heart of unity in not just in South-East but in the country, the Vice-Chancellor noted that the essence of the Institute is to ensure peaceful co-existence among people adding that peace is at the basis of everything in human interaction.

“Let me welcome you to the Institute of Peace, Conflict and Development Studies, ESUT. We commend you for chosen ESUT for your postgraduate programme, in this discipline. Let me also remind you that the Institute was established primarily for social re-orientation and re-engineering. The essence of the Institute is to promote and sustain peace for social cohesion.

“The certificate you seek to acquire is necessary but it will be meaningless if you do not apply the knowledge for which the certificate is awarded to you. In ESUT PG Programmes, we do not accommodate overstayed students. Once you are due for graduation and we noticed that you have not graduated, we will kick you out of the programme.

“When I assumed office, I noticed that we had a huge number of overstayed students in our PG programme and we wrote them a letter and terminated their contract with the university. You therefore owe it a duty to ensure that you graduated when you are supposed to. The watchword here is discipline. Let me also remind you that you didn’t come here to pursue certificate, you came here to acquire knowledge and both the Institute and the University management are ready to help you with your corporation”, he said.

Earlier in his address, Director of the Institute, Prof Gerald Ezirim, congratulated the new students and charged them to be studious and diligent in their works. He informed them that lectures are conducted in hybrid form comprising physical and virtual classes but warned that failure to meet up with 75% attendance requirement, would disqualify them from writing their exams

“I want to first congratulate you on gaining admission into the Institute. As you begin this new journey in your academic career, I want to assure you that you are in the right place with the right people to help you navigate the journey.

“Here we operate hybrid lectures, lectures are conducted both physically and virtually. Therefore, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you must be physically present in all lectures. However, the law in the university is that every student must attend lectures at least 75% or be disqualified from taking examination,” he said.

The Director further announced that as part of policies to make the Institute visible, the Board would soon establish a journal to be solely published by the students and lecturers in the Institute and encouraged them to ensure that they published at least one article before their graduation.

“We are planning to launch the Institute journal soon and it will belong to you. Publication of at least an article is a prerequisite for your award of certificate here.”

During his speech, the Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies, ESUT, Prof Charles Chime, who was represented by the Associate Dean, Dr Dorathy Abonyi, took time to explain to the students how the Postgraduate Programme works. He warned them against contracting their Dissertation or Thesis to vendors and stressing that the university frowns at fabricated projects.

“I want to congratulate you on your admission into the Institute. One reality here is that all of you were offered admission the same year but you will all not graduate the same time. PG programme is not undergraduate programme where you are expected to graduate with your set. A lot of factors could cause this and I will dwell on the ones that could affect you if not properly checked. First and foremost, you are expected to fill and submit your forms on time. Ensure you pay your school fees and all other required sundry fees as and when due.

“We understand that many PG students contract their Dissertation or Thesis to road-side vendors. But we have a mechanism to checkmate them. Once you are caught, you will be punished. It profits much when you are the author of your Dissertation or Thesis and that is why your supervisors are here to guide you to ensure that you did everything right.

“We are in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The PG School is not against the application of AI in your research works but do not allow AI to reason and write for you. Make AI your assistant not you master,” he warned.

Students interviewed expressed gratitude to the management of the university and thanked the VC for gracing the event and promised to abide by the rules governing the Institute.

The IPCDS was founded in the 1990s by Professor Osy Okanya, then Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and related disciplines. It was in 2016 that the Institute was strengthened and the vision for the establishment of Institute for Peace, Conflict and Development Studies (IPCDS) was conceived.

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The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has acquired a new campus in Enugu with the Vicc-Chancellor, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okloie declaring that the new campus would be Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven.

Prof Okolie who disclosed this recently, said that the new campus will acquire the building originally meant for the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), which has been handed over to the university by the Enugu State Governor, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah.

The Institute, a flagship facility of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), was originally established to promote digital literacy, technological innovation, and employment generation across Nigeria’s South-East region. Its integration into ESUT is expected to significantly strengthen the university’s capacity to deliver industry-relevant digital and technology-driven education.

Speaking at ESUT’s permanent site at Ebe Ano City, Enugu, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, described the development as a major milestone in the university’s drive toward practical, hands-on digital skills training. He noted that the acquisition would expand ESUT’s academic and professional training footprint, enabling it to serve not only students and staff but also corporate organisations, government agencies, and private individuals seeking advanced ICT competencies.

According to him, Governor Mbah approved the extension of ESUT’s academic and training activities to the NCC training centre located opposite Elim Estate in Enugu and directed that the university take over the entire land and structures within the Institute.

“We have received the approval of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Barrister Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, to extend ESUT to the NCC training centre along Nike-Nsukka road. He has directed that ESUT should assume control of the entire facility. We intend to commence intensive, hands-on training in Artificial Intelligence and other emerging digital fields at the centre. The new campus will be AI-driven and we intend to engage experts to man it,” the Vice Chancellor stated.

Professor Okolie further disclosed that the university would constitute a technical committee to develop a comprehensive blueprint for the take-off of the training programmes. The committee, he said, would outline operational frameworks, curriculum integration, partnerships, and certification pathways to ensure the centre meets global standards.

He added that the expanded management team of the university would conduct an inspection visit to the facility to take stock of available infrastructure and equipment, with the aim of commencing training programmes in the next academic session.

Emphasising ESUT’s practical orientation, the Vice Chancellor revealed that the training model at the Institute would adopt a 30–70 structure — 30 per cent theoretical content and 70 per cent applied, hands-on knowledge. This approach, he explained, is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world technological application, positioning graduates to compete effectively in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital economy

The new Campus is located along Nike-Nsukka road and will bring to three campuses ran by the university. The other two include ESUT College of Medicine, Parklane, Enugu and the University Main Campus in Ebe Ano City, Enugu.

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By Amarachi Favour

The Dean of Health and Alien sciences  Prof. Humphrey Nwobodo, in his speech at Enugu State University during the 2025/2026 matriculation celebration, stated that Enugu State University was first established in the year 1980 (45 years ago) by the first civilian governor of Anambra State, Chief Senator Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Obodo, as Anambra State University.

He further stated that in 1991, the university changed to Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) following the creation of Enugu State from the old Anambra State.

The Dean noted that the clear mandate of the university was to serve as a catalyst in the technological advancement of the people. Thus the university motto – Technology for Science. Thus establishing the vision of the university to building an outstanding internationally respected university in Africa, with strong commitment to vigorous scholarship that will serve humanity through quality teaching, research, and community service responsibility.

Addressing the newly matriculated students, the Dean educated them on the university rules and regulations which they must abide by to enable them navigate themselves to graduation. He stated that violation of any of these rules amounts to indiscipline and consequently attracts disciplinary actions such as expulsion, repeat of year, or even prosecution in the court of law.

He further stated that the whole essence of them gaining admission is to build themselves both in character and learning, to graduate in flying colours, and to impact their environment positively.

He advised that ESUT attaches more credit to responsible student hard work and healthy social environment to ensure that the product of the university suits into the society to start adding value in the environment.

The Dean also stated that the university has zero tolerance for acts of “ indiscipline or actions such as cultism, examination malpractice, impersonation, failure to pay prescribed fees, sorting of lecturers for grade after examination, sexual harassment, armed robbery, drug abuse, gangsterism, forgery, and presentation of fake documents, and other anti-social vices within the university.

“Let me put it on record, that the faculty recorded a total of 1, 116 students were offered admission in the seven departments in our faculty. This is not only unprecedented but signals the intent of the university management towards expansion,” he state

 Students interviewed expressed joy that they have been offered admission to study their courses of interested and ESUT as the best university in the country.

The 45^th Matriculation ceremony was held on February 20, 2026 acros the 14 faculties of the university with a total of 8, 969 students being admitted into over 78 programmes in the university.

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The management of Enugu State University of Sciences and Technology, ESUT has announced February 20^th as the date for the 45^th Matriculation ceremony of the university. The Matriculation is for the newly admitted students in the 2025/2026 academic session.

Announcing the date via a memo signed by the University Registrar, Mr Ambrose Ugwu, the university noted that the decentralised system of the ceremony will also be retained and urged students, parents and guardians to visit their respective faculties for the event.

“This is to inform the Matriculants, their parents/guardians, the entire University Community and the general public that the 45th Matriculation Ceremony of the University has been scheduled to hold on Friday, 20th day of February, 2026 at 11.00 a.m. The Ceremony will be decentralized within the respective Faculties at the Permanent Site Ebeano City, Enugu State” the memo read.

It further directed principal and key officers to ensure seamless ceremony.

The management during the 43^rd matriculation in 2023/2024 session introduced decentralised system for the ceremony to ensure effective participation and collaboration between faculties/departments and Parents/guardians.

During the ceremony Deans of faculties will represent the Vice-Chancellor which the Faculty Officers will stand-in for the Registrar.

Over 8, 000 undergraduate and postgraduate students are expected to be part of the matriculation slated to commence by 11am across all the 14 faculties in the university.

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