By Chiekezie Emmanuel

The Vice-Chancellor of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Prof. Aloysius Michaels Okolie, attended the South-East National Education Loan Fund sensitization alongside the University Dean of Students Affairs, Prof. Ifeoma Okwor. The program was organized by NELFUND and TETFund in Enugu State.

Prof. Aloysius spoke during an interview with an ESUT Monitor Newspaper reporter immediately after the event at the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (UNEC) Hall on Friday.

He stated that the essence of the sensitization is to create awareness about the interest-free loan established by the Federal Government. 

A combined team of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), alongside TETFund, was present at the program.

“So, they are here to sensitize us generally on the need to begin to key into the scheme.

And that is why today they invited all heads of tertiary institutions in the South East,” he said.

He emphasized that the program was mapped out for the South East to enlighten stakeholders on the need to participate in the ongoing Federal project. 

“We have started interfacing. So, they tried to impress it on us to improve the level of registration of our students.”

Prof. Aloysius noted that the South East is the least among the zones that have keyed into NELFUND. 

“And you discover that even in a university in the North East, the number of registered students in that particular university is more than the total number of people that have registered in the entire South East,” he said.

“That is why there is the need for us to change our orientation, change our values, and begin to appreciate the need for this NELFUND loan, which to me is not technically a loan. 

In my own local parlance, _’anansina ndi Igbo adia agba last’. Since it is a national initiative, and the greatest thing about it is that it is an interest-free loan. 

So, everybody, whether your father is well-to-do or has a lot to commend him, the critical point is: come and take the loan.

He also encouraged people from the South East to extend the sensitization to local communities, and called on parents to enlighten and encourage their wards to collect this interest-free loan so that nobody will have the excuse again that, _”I’m unable to send my child to school because there is no money.”_

“This is precisely the key message from the sensitization. And I want to place it on record that this is about the fifth sensitization we have been part of. We are doing our best to make sure that our people are not being shortchanged in the South East.”

He pledged to continue enlightening and encouraging students of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) and students in all universities to key in in the peoject.

Many heads of tertiary institutions Rectors, Provosts, Vice-Chancellors  were also in attendance with their Bursars and key officers to demonstrate the seriousness of the campaign, he said.

Prof. Aloysius appreciated ESUT Monitor newspaper for covering the event. 

“We thank you for being here to cover it, and we are looking forward to harvesting optimally the gains of this sensitization,” he said.

“I am not worried about the low turnout of ESUT students in NELFUND because in the entire South East, ESUT has carried the banner of being the highest institution in terms of registration. We have done well, but we are not yet satisfied. We have not gotten there.”

Also speaking at the event, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS)Enugu State,Comrade Okeke Kelvin emphasized that the loan is, in another word, a grant. This is because the rules guiding the loan state that you will start paying back only when you are employed. 

“And the guidelines also state that even if you travel out of the country or become self-employed, you are not paying the loan until you get a job,” he said. 

“So, the question is: what is hindering you from participating and getting this loan? 

Since you know that even if you get a job, you will pay the loan, and until you get a job, you won’t. The job will start paying you enough for you to pay back the loan. So, the money you are wasting today, why not save it and put it into something else and make use of government money for schooling.”

He further urged all the student participants who attended the program to extend the message to other students on how crucial it is to participate and get this loan.

He also revealed the Association’s efforts in sensitizing students about the initiative. 

They shared questionnaires with all the institutions to get their direct opinions and knowledge about the ongoing NELFUND initiative. 

“My team and I started engaging them after the research, visiting some local governments to talk to their parents, to help us talk to their children in school, and to work towards getting them to apply for it.”

Some of the dignitaries present were, senator representing Anambra North, Sen.Tony Nwoye; senator Kelvin Chukwu, Hon. Cyracus Umeha, Member representing Ezeagu/Udi Federal Constituency; Igwe Asadu, Traditional Ruler of Edem Nsukka Local Government, among others.

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LAGOS — Dr. David Okelue Ugwunta, Senior Lecturer in Banking and Finance at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) and former Honourable Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Enugu State, has brought his practical experience in public financial management and fiscal governance into a national conversation on the digital transformation of military financial management.

Ugwunta was a Discussant at the Fifteenth Nigerian Army Finance Corps Officers’ Biennial Training Conference, held from 9–14 August 2026 at the Nigerian Army School of Finance and Administration (NASFA), Apapa, Lagos. The conference was themed “Leveraging Digital Financial Technology and Professionalism for Enhanced Troops Morale Needed for Mission Success.”

The conference provided a platform for senior officers and financial management professionals to examine how technology, professionalism, accountability and stronger financial controls can improve resource management and support military effectiveness.

In his opening remarks, the Chief of Accounts and Budget (Army), Major General T. T. Sidick, underscored the importance of professionalising and transforming the Nigerian Army Finance Corps (NAFC) to respond to the demands of contemporary military financial management. His emphasis reflected the need for stronger financial controls, professional competence, accountability and the effective deployment of digital technology to improve resource stewardship and provide timely financial information for command decisions.

That institutional perspective provided an important backdrop to Ugwunta’s intervention.

From the Budget & Planning Ministry to the Nigerian Army Finance Corps

Ugwunta participated in the interactive session following the lecture, “Achieving Digital Financial Technology Transformation in the Nigerian Army Finance Corps for Enhanced Financial Management and Effective Decision Support for the Nigerian Army,” delivered by Major General A. A. Ayannuga (Rtd.).

Rather than simply reiterating the technical arguments in the lead presentation, Ugwunta drew on his experience as Honourable Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Enugu State, from 2019 to 2023, during the administration of former Governor Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Lawrence Ugwuanyi.

As Commissioner, Ugwunta was directly involved in economic planning, budget formulation, implementation monitoring, fiscal policy, and performance reporting. That experience led him to conceive an integrated digital approach to the State’s budget cycle one in which Ministries, Departments and Agencies could prepare or upload budget proposals through an online platform, while the central budget authority could access, review and interrogate submissions during budget bilateral discussions and integrate approved proposals into the final budget.

For Ugwunta, however, the more important question was what happened after appropriation.

His proposed architecture envisaged the digital connection of budgeting, implementation, accounting, reporting, auditing and decision-making, enabling government to see at any point what had been received as revenue; approved, released, committed and spent as expenditure, identify variances and emerging financing pressures, and use the information to advise government and initiate appropriate corrective action.

Beyond Paperless Finance

Ugwunta argued that digital financial transformation should not be reduced to electronic payments or the computerisation of existing processes.

“The future of financial management is not simply paperless finance. It is integrated, intelligent and auditable finance.”

He proposed a Digital Financial Management Continuum:

Planning → Budgeting → Appropriation → Implementation → Accounting → Reporting → Auditing → Analysis → Decision.

In his view, the real value of digital transformation lies in connecting these functions so that the budget, accounting records, financial reports and audit information are generated from a common and reliable information architecture.

He stressed that the NAFC should be able to move from asking simply “what has happened?” to understanding “what is happening, what is likely to happen, what financing risk is emerging and what requires intervention?”

From Financial Data to Decision Intelligence

A central feature of Ugwunta’s contribution was the idea of a secure NAFCfinancial dashboard capable of providing decision-makers with real-time visibility of approved budgets, revenue, releases, commitments, expenditure, outstanding obligations, performance, variances and emerging financial pressures.

Such a system, he argued, should incorporate management by exception, automatically drawing attention to significant deviations, unusual transactions, underperforming programmes or emerging financial risks.

He also emphasised accounting and auditing as integral components of digital transformation.

Rather than treating audit as an activity that begins after transactions have occurred, digital systems can embed controls into financial processes, generate complete audit trails and use data analytics to identify unusual or high-risk transactions for timely review.

This, he argued, would move financial management from predominantly retrospective reporting towards continuous, risk-based and intelligence-driven assurance.

The position resonates with the broader direction of the conference. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, represented by Maj.-Gen. Garba Ibrahim who called for tighter financial controls, stronger accountability, digital auditing, financial analytics, cybersecurity and data-driven decision-making, stressing the connection between sound financial management, troop welfare and operational readiness.

From Digital Transactions to Digital Command

For Ugwunta, the ultimate objective is not technology for its own sake.

“The real measure of digital financial transformation should not be how many transactions we process electronically. The test is whether we can transform financial data into reliable information, reliable information into intelligence, and intelligence into informed and smart public financing decisions.”

He however supported the advocate for a phased and multistakeholder implementation approach.

The intervention reflects the convergence of Ugwunta’s academic and public-sector career. In addition to his role as Senior Lecturer at ESUT, he serves as Senior Adviser (Economic) at Thoughts & Mace Advisory and works as an Independent Consultant with UNICEF, Enugu Field Office on Public Finance for Children. His professional work spans public financial management, fiscal policy, economic planning, public debt accountability, governance and development finance.

His participation at the Nigerian Army Finance Corps Fifteenth Biennial Conference therefore represented more than an academic engagement. It demonstrated how lived experience in government can be translated into practical policy ideas for strengthening financial management beyond the environment in which that experience was acquired.

For Ugwunta, the journey is clear: From digital transactions, to digital financial management, and ultimately to digital Corp decision support.

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The Faculty of Management Sciences has witnessed remarkable transformation under the visionary, inclusive, and purposeful leadership of Prof. Uche B. Ugwuanyi. Over the past two years, our Faculty has experienced unprecedented improvements in infrastructure, staff welfare, academic excellence, postgraduate development, digital innovation, and student support.

His leadership has been defined not merely by promises but by visible, measurable achievements that have positively impacted staff, students, and the entire Faculty community.

Major Achievements During His First Tenure

Infrastructure Development:

1. Paving of the surroundings of Block A and Block B, creating a cleaner, safer, and more conducive academic environment.

2. Water reticulation within the Faculty.

3. Renovation of the Block A and Block B Generator House.

4. Renovation of lecturers’ offices.

5. Renovation and improvement of the Faculty Library.

6. Renovation and furnishing of the Dean’s Office.

Postgraduate Transformation

Establishment, renovation, and furnishing of a modern Faculty of Management Sciences Postgraduate Defence Hall, significantly improving the quality of postgraduate seminars and thesis defenses.

Digital Transformation

Installation of a solar power system, providing reliable 24-hour electricity supply to Block A, thereby enhancing teaching, learning, research, and administrative efficiency.

Promotion of Academic Excellence

For the first time in the Faculty’s history and in line with the Faculty’s commitment to rewarding excellence and encouraging healthy academic competition, two outstanding students were awarded scholarships of N150,000 each for the 2024/2025 Academic Session.

The scholarships were presented to the Best Year One Students with the Highest CGPA as follows:

1. The Best Year One Student in the Department of Accountancy – N150,000 Scholarship Award.

2. The Overall Best Year One Student in the Faculty of Management Sciences – N150,000 Scholarship Award.

These scholarships were generously sponsored by the Nnaemela Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting educational excellence and supporting outstanding students. It is noteworthy that Prof. Uche B. Ugwuanyi serves as a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation, reflecting his enduring commitment to academic excellence, student development, and the promotion of merit beyond the walls of the University.

This initiative has not only provided financial support to deserving students but has also reinforced a culture of excellence, diligence, and healthy academic competition within the Faculty.

Leadership That Inspires Confidence

Throughout his tenure, Prof. Ugwuanyi has consistently demonstrated:

1. Transparent and accountable leadership.

2. Inclusive decision-making.

3. Commitment to staff welfare.

4. Respect for merit and fairness.

5. Promotion of research and postgraduate education.

6. Peace, unity, and teamwork within the Faculty.

A Clear Vision for the Second Tenure

A second term is not about starting afresh – it is about consolidating remarkable achievements and advancing the Faculty of Management Sciences to even greater heights.

Having laid a solid foundation, Prof. Uche B. Ugwuanyi has pledged to consolidate these achievements by pursuing the following priorities:

1. Extension of the 24-hour solar power system to Block B, ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply across the Faculty.

2. Pavement of the Department of Mass Communication Building and its surroundings to improve accessibility and the learning environment.

3. Continued modernization of teaching, learning, and research facilities.

4. Expansion of digital infrastructure across the Faculty.

5. Strengthening postgraduate education and research.

6. Enhancing staff welfare and capacity development.

7. Expanding scholarship opportunities and incentives for academic excellence.

8. Deepening collaborations with industry, professional bodies, alumni, and development partners.

9. Sustaining the culture of transparency, accountability, inclusiveness, and peace.

A Response to the Collective Will of the Faculty

It is important to emphasize that Prof. Uche B. Ugwuanyi did not embark on the pursuit of a second tenure out of personal ambition. Rather, he has graciously accepted to serve again in response to the overwhelming mandate, confidence, and unanimous request of members of the Faculty Board, who believe that the remarkable progress recorded during his first tenure deserves to be consolidated.

His willingness to continue serving is therefore a response to the collective aspirations of the Faculty and a demonstration of his enduring commitment to the advancement of the Faculty of Management Sciences.

Our Verdict

1. When leadership produces visible results…

2. When infrastructure speaks for itself…

3. When postgraduate education flourishes…

4. When academic excellence is rewarded…

5. When peace, unity, transparency, and progress define an administration…

Continuity becomes the logical and responsible choice.

Prof. Uche B. Ugwuanyi has earned the confidence of the Faculty through proven performance, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

OUR SLOGAN

Proven Leadership… Visible Results… Greater Vision.

OUR COMMITMENT

Consolidating Excellence… Building the Future Together.

Support Prof. Uche B. Ugwuanyi for a Second Tenure as Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences.

Together, let us consolidate progress.

Together, let us build a stronger Faculty.

Together, let us secure an even brighter future for the Faculty of Management Sciences.

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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

The Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences (FMS), ESUT, Professor Uchenna Boniface Ugwuanyi, has delivered a valedictory speech to mark the successful completion of his current administrative tenure.

During his address, Prof Ugwuanyi expressed profound appreciation to the university management, academic and non-teaching staff, and students for their unwavering support throughout his leadership.

Following a track record of infrastructural and academic achievements, the FMS staff heavily endorsed Prof. Ugwuanyi for a second term in office.

During a special faculty session and the Faculty Auditorium on Thursday, Prof. Ugwuanyi reviewed his term’s progress, highlighting significant achievements in structural improvements and academic standards.

Known affectionately within the institution as “Mr. Project” due to his active development initiatives, he pointed to successful projects such as the extensive landscaping of Blocks A and B and the road grading leading to and solarisation of both the faculty buildings, among others.

He extended his gratitude to the institution’s Vice-Chancellor and his management for providing an enabling environment and praised the faculty board, heads of departments, and the student body for their dedication to maintaining peace and academic excellence on campus.

“Two years ago, you overwhelmingly gave me your mandate to serve as Dean of our dear faculty. In my terms in office, we did not sit in office. We worked in it. Together, we turned vision into evidence: Our collective scorecard is an indication that the growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership, on this note, we strived to grow FMS in various quarters:

“Block A, once dim, now runs on solar energy. Our PG mini hall, once modest, now speaks the language of modern scholarship. The Dean’s office you see today was rebuilt not for aesthetics, but to set a standard of dignity for all our offices. We renovated lecturers’ offices across Marketing, Accountancy and Business Administration because ideas flow better where the environment respects the thinker.

“We also continued to improve the physical infrastructure of the Faculty in ways that directly enhance teaching, learning, and staff productivity. The compounds surrounding Blocks A and B were paved, giving the Faculty a more organized and welcoming appearance. The water reticulation project not only ensured a more reliable water supply but also transformed the Faculty landscape into a cleaner and more attractive environment. The generator houses for Blocks A and B were renovated to safeguard our power infrastructure, while the Faculty Library received a major facelift, creating a more conducive environment for scholarship and research. In addition, the road linking Blocks A and B was graded, improving accessibility and reinforcing our commitment to a functional and modern academic environment.

“We believed Management Sciences must be seen, heard and felt. Hence we launched and host a functional faculty website, http://www.fms.edu.ng, giving our programmes a global address. We pushed our research visibility onto Google Scholar and ResearchGate so that the work of our staff no longer sits only on shelves but on the world stage. We revised the Faculty Handbook fully to CCMAS, in line with NUC standards, and today I am proud to say: every degree and postgraduate programme in this Faculty is fully accredited. That is not luck. That is discipline.

“We chose to engage the world, not wait for it. We hosted an international conference that brought scholars to ESUT and placed our Faculty on global academic maps. We organised a Faculty Exhibition of Creativity, Arts and Innovation—because management is not only numbers, it is imagination. We instituted a Dinner and Awards Night to celebrate excellence among staff and students, because what is celebrated is repeated.

“We invested in tools for teaching and learning: a faculty photocopy machine, a projector for presentations, reticulation of our borehole for steady water, paving and landscaping of the compound so that our environment reflects the order we teach in class. We refurbished the Postgraduate programme to meet quality and international benchmarks, and we built formal linkages with industry so that our students’ attachment and experiential learning are no longer an afterthought but a structured pathway to employability,” he said.

Prof Ugwuanyi declared that under his stewardship, the faculty fought the menace of Examination malpractice to standstill, stating that it has been eradicated from the faculty. Describing his achievements as a collective vision and aspiration, the outgoing Dean charged the staff and students to ponder on the next phase of the faculty as his administration draws to a close

“Above all, we restored confidence in our examination system. Through firm policy and collective vigilance, exam malpractices and irregularities have been totally eradicated. We also nurtured what no building can give: a cordial, respectful, quality relationship between lecturers and students, and a robust spirit of welfare and cooperation among staff. A Faculty that argues well but stands together.

“Colleagues, these accomplishments are not mine alone—they are ours. They are the product of our shared vision, collective sacrifice, unwavering commitment, and belief in what this Faculty can become. Every milestone recorded during this administration reflects the dedication of members of staff and the cooperation of our students. I was privileged to serve as your coordinator, but it was our unity of purpose and collective resolve that transformed aspirations into achievements. For this, I remain profoundly grateful to every one of you.

“As my tenure draws to a close, I do not regard this moment as an end, but as a transition in the continuing journey of our Faculty. Leadership is a relay, not a destination. We inherit an institution, strengthen it to the best of our ability, and hand it over better than we found it. I therefore invite you to reflect on the future of our Faculty: What more can we do? Which new frontiers should we pursue? How can we build on the foundation we have laid together? Your ideas, constructive criticisms, and aspirations will undoubtedly shape the next phase of our collective progress.

“For my part, service has always been a calling rather than a title. Whatever role I may be called upon to play in the future, my commitment to the growth, excellence, and global relevance of the Faculty of Management Sciences and Enugu State University of Science and Technology remains unwavering. I shall continue to support every initiative that advances our shared vision of academic excellence, innovation, integrity, and institutional development.

“Permit me to conclude with this conviction: The true measure of leadership is not the length of one’s tenure, but the strength of the legacy one leaves behind and the people one inspires to continue the journey. If, together, we have built a Faculty that is stronger, more visible, more united, and better positioned for the future than we found it, then our service has been worthwhile.

“May God continue to bless the Faculty of Management Sciences. May He continue to bless Enugu State University of Science and Technology. And may He grant us the wisdom, unity, and strength to keep building an institution of which generations yet unborn will be proud of.”

Staff Endorsement for a Second Term

Impressed by the sweeping reforms and the development of state-of-the-art learning environments, the academic and non-academic staff of the faculty collectively endorsed Prof. Ugwuanyi for a consecutive second term.

Faculty stakeholders noted that continuity in his leadership would be vital to sustaining the current developmental trajectory and cementing the faculty’s position as a hub for management research and academic excellence.

The endorsement sets the stage for the upcoming faculty deanship elections, with staff voicing absolute confidence in his vision for the next two years. 

In ESUT, deanship elections are conducted every two years across the 14 faculties. The most recent major election cycle was held on August 15, 2024, ushering in new deans and returning incumbents.

The deans serve a two-year tenure, making the next round of faculty-level elections due in August this year.

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By Iroh Faith

The National President of Nigeria Association for Health Educators (NAHE), Professor Shehu, has called for renewed efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s health education system through innovation.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the association’s 28th Annual National Conference in Enugu, Professor Shehu welcomed participants from across the country to the conference, themed “Reimagining Health Education Building a Resilient System and Empowering Healthy Nations”

Professor Shehu described the conference critical in championing health education renaissance in the country
stating that it was the first time in the association’s 28-year history that its annual national conference was being hosted in Enugu, the Coal City State

On behalf of the association’s executive and members, he thanked the university for granting NAHE the opportunity to hold the conference in Enugu, saying that the warm reception and attractive environment had made a positive impression on the delegates.

The NAHE President urged participants to actively engage in the conference presentations, stating that many of the research papers submitted by academics and researchers contained valuable findings capable of addressing pressing health challenges in Nigeria.

According to him, the conference is exploring practical solutions for dealing with both communicable and non-communicable diseases, improving healthcare delivery through technology, and integrating indigenous knowledge and traditional practices into the country’s healthcare system.

Professor Shehu also thanked
the keynote speakers, lead paper presenters, and researchers for their contributions, urging them to focus their presentations on the conference theme.

He acknowledged the presence of delegates from several states, including Gombe, Yobe, Kwara, Ondo, Lagos, Delta, Edo, and Rivers and many more noting that their participation reflected a shared commitment to advancing health education in Nigeria.

He concluded by wishing participants a successful conference and stating that the discussions would contribute meaningfully to building a more resilient healthcare system in the country.

The four-day programmed ended on Saturday with delegates departing to their various institutions across the nation.

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If calm and storm could dance, they would dance through my first day in school.

On the 25th of October, 2025, I secured admission into Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), one of the most prestigious universities in the South East.

On the 26th of October, I woke up as early as 5:30 a.m. to prepare for my first day at the university. I freshened up and took my breakfast immediately so I could get to the park before 7:00 a.m. Unfortunately, I dashed out of my house at 7:05, with my admission letter and credentials neatly packaged in a red transparent file.

When I got to the park, I boarded a bus from Amechi to Enugu State University of Technology (ESUT), located in Agbani, Nkanu West LGA. I paid a fee of one thousand naira, and the driver gave me a ticket. At first, I thought he increased the fare because I looked like a fresher (novice), but later I noticed other passengers paid the same, and I felt relieved.

By 7:31 a.m., the bus was filled, and we commenced our journey. A lot of trepidations thoughts ran through my mind, especially the recurring question: “Am I really ready for this?” But I brushed it off and stayed quiet as we moved.

The driving was smooth but the journey seemed longer. Some passengers even dozed off with their mouths wide open, but my thoughts wouldn’t let me rest. During the journey, something caught my attention, I saw about five motorcycles on the road, which was unusual  to me because I have not seen any since they were banned on July 3, 2012, by former governor Sullivan Chime. At first, I assumed they were lawbreakers.

However, when our bus reached a place called Chika Best in Agbani, I realized there was actually an okada park there. It gave me a strong sense of nostalgia. Later, I learned that okadas were only banned in the metropolis part of Enugu meanwhile in Agbani, they were the main means of transportation.

After about 35 minutes, we finally arrived at ESUT. The campus sat along a tarred road, with a bus stop positioned in the middle of a two-way road close to the university’s main access route. The university gate stood tall,  a large archway proudly displaying “ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.” A boundary wall surrounded the campus, marking it clearly from nearby properties.

When we got to the gate, the driver paid a ₦100 fee to a security officer in order to gain access into the campus it was quite standard, if you ask me. The moment we entered, my nervousness grew stronger. If moments could fly, mine had already flown away.

Still, the beautifully landscaped areas of the school gave me a warm welcome as we drove along the 1 km tarred road. I told the driver to drop me off at the Administrative Block, the only place I knew at the time. In less than three minutes, he stopped at a bus stop named “FANS” and pointed to the building.

The block was a multi-storey structure rectangular, neat, and clearly marked “ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCK” in wine-red letters, with “REGISTRAR/BURSAR’S WING” written below in black.

When I got there, I met a crowd of students waiting outside like predators ready to feast. Most had tired and unfriendly facial expression except for one fair lady sitting calmly with one knee up, looking completely unbothered. I approached her to ask some questions, hoping she could guide me as a fresher. Coincidentally, she was a fresher too! She told me I needed to go to the ICT Centre to pay my school fees, acceptance fee, and development levy. I almost asked where it was, but since she was new herself, I decided not to.

As I was about to leave, she called me back and advised me to wait until around 8:30 or 9:00 before heading there — “they might not have started work yet,” she said. I adhered to her advice and sat beside her. We chatted for quite a while and even forgot our purpose for being there for a moment. Around 9:00, she reminded me to go sort out my payments. We both laughed and went our separate ways.

I began my search for the cybercafé building like a shepherd who had lost his sheep. Honestly, the problem was I didn’t want to ask for directions because I was afraid it would reveal my identity as a fresher. The sun was merciless that day ESUT’s “special sun,” as I’d heard students call it, wasn’t an exaggeration after all!

Just as I was about to give in, I met an old friend by chance. We exchanged pleasantries, and when I explained my situation, he gladly helped me. He took me to the cybercafé and waited while I completed my payments. Unfortunately, the portal was slow due to network traffic, and I couldn’t pay my development levy that day so they told me to come back another day.

Afterward, my friend accompanied me back to the Administrative Block, on our way to the block, he asked what I needed to do there, since registration wasn’t handled there and funny enough I was speechless when the question was thrown at me because I don’t have the right answers to it. He understood my silence and kindly showed me the building for the verification process. When I arrived, I met even more exhausted and furious faces than before!

At that point, I wanted to give up. The phrase “Go hard or go home” echoed in my mind and honestly, I was ready to go home. But then, an angel appeared in the form of a man named Mr. Agbo. He saw me sweating and looking lost, and he asked what was wrong I explained my situation, and he kindly asked me to help him carry his files to his office I agreed, sensing his good intentions.

In his office, he offered me a comfortable chair and a sachet of water. As I drank, I felt renewed as if energy had returned to my body. He helped me photocopy my documents and even offered to pay my development levy since I couldn’t earlier. I was overwhelmed with gratitude, thanking him after almost every sentence.

After everything, he took me around the campus, showing me the faculties, the library, and finally my department, Mass Communication. It was a beautiful one-storey building, and I instantly felt proud to belong there. We even met two neatly dressed ladies who told us 100-level lectures hadn’t started yet. They directed us to a senior student who took my number, added me to the departmental group chat, and told me to come for lectures the next Tuesday in my departmental wear a sky-blue shirt and black trousers.

We thanked him and left. Mr. Agbo then took me to the park. I sincerely thanked him again for everything he had done. He smiled and waved as I boarded a bus back home to Amechi this time for a cheaper fare of ₦700.

That day was a mix of chaos and blessings – a true dance between calm and storm. Every time I felt like giving up, someone appeared to lift me up. I will always be grateful to God and to Mr. Agbo for making my first day in ESUT one I’ll never forget.

But then…

When I got back home I told my parents how my day went and the requirements I needed to resume school. They congratulated me again and adhered to my requirements. Tuesday felt so far and near at the same time. I had a mixed feeling of anxiety and excitement till the awaited day. I repeated my Thursday routine but this time around I wore my departmental wear and carried a small black laptop bag. When I stepped out of my compound, I felt like a celebrity because all eyes were on me, to the extent a stranger asked whether I was going for a job interview which made me chuckle. When I got to school I told the bus driver to stop me at a new location this time around which was the faculty of MANAGEMENT SCIENCE and due to the fact I went to the faculty last week I remembered some routes I took and then I got to my class which had 100l Mass communication boldly written above the door. Then I walked into the class encountering my fellow course-mates for the first time. Some wore their departmental wear while some wore casual dress (mofti). I gently walked  to the third row to sit down then began to press my phone due to my high level of anti-social and introvert life  and  secondly there was no form of serious socialization/interaction in the class at that time. I had to stay put, after a while, a courageous girl named Ogechukwu Loveth stood up and addressed the class telling us to try and socialize with our fellow course-mates in the class instead of pressing our phones and treating our neighbours like non-living things, she then told us her name and left the scene back to her seat .

To me it was really fascinating and impressive for a 100 level student to do such a nice presentation to people she is probably seeing for the first time and from that day onwards she gained my respect. After a while a guy putting on a baggy trouser and the departmental shirt styled with jewelry all over his clothes walked in to the class to address us, he was the year 2 assistant course rep, he asked us our names for a proper introduction and also had a conversation with us and then left, two other students like the department president and the 300l course rep did the same and left  before the Staff Adviser of ESUT Monitor Newspaper, Mr Amaechi Agbo (MC Mazi) came to address us with three newspapers. During his speech I was sighted and awarded the Best Dressed 100 Level Mass Communication Student Of The Day in my class and awarded my first ever newspaper. I felt dumbfounded with such honour he also told the class he did not want to go back with the remaining newspapers so he asked questions, a female student got it so he gave her one of the newspapers and then gave another newspaper to another female for being the female best dressed 100 level mass communication student of the day in my class and then left.

When school was over I ran home with joy to share the good news with my parents, they were proud and congratulated me once more

On  the second day of my lecture was disrupted by rain, just as I was about getting to the park the heaven opened heavily and dealt with me mercilessly until I got into the bus.  When I got to class we were still treated like JJC (Johny Just Come) another set of people came to advise us about the university and many more.

The next day being Thursday was the day I ought to pack into my lodge, at this point I was expecting to have a bit fulfilment because I have craved for this freedom for a very long time but I wasn’t excited the way I thought.  It just felt normal but regardless I departed with my parents prayer and guidance and we said our farewells .

Along the way, the class became interactive people started making friends quickly and the class grew bigger and bigger day by day. there was a friend segment which is usual in all academic institutions whereby a front Becker friends are located in the front bench while the back benchers friends were located  at the back and I was part of the front benchers and we were only 3 boys and about 8 girls in my front seat row at that time. It was not a problem to me at that time being.

Some weeks later, the Dean of Faculty of Management Science with some SUG (Students Union Government) official and some 300level students came to elect a course representative (001) for our class. Regardless of the fact we already had an acting course rep at that time which the class knew. He introduced his self and stated his agenda he then asked whether any of the students in class would like to go for the post. I stood up with courage, the whole class cheered and clapped for reasons I couldn’t comprehend because I have not interacted with most of them. After that the class also nominated some individuals for the post both boys and girls. We all were in the corridor while the class elected the candidate they felt was right for the post. At the end of the election, the class chose the then acting Course Rep and he became the substantive 001 of the class. i took the loss in good faith and went back to my lodge  with no regret whatsoever because as the saying goes what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, so I refined the pain to positive gain.

After few weeks I began to interact and relate with the “back benchers” which were basically boys I have not seen before in the class talk more of talking to them due to the low exposure I got from staying in the front always. The interaction began when I encountered my fellow course mate, Wealth, whom matched my vibe properly unlike most of the front benchers after a while I changed from a front seater to a back bencher which most of people will perceive the narrative as “he changed from a good boy to a bad boy” in terms of peer group influence. Regardless I didn’t care because my discipline didn’t change only my position. During this same period some of our course-mates suddenly started to dislike our course representative saying he is rude, lacks respect and many more but I just gave it deaf ears and continued my activity after all there is nothing I could have  done.   

The Exam Moment—the Pidgeon Flew

Talking of exam, time flew so fast I  couldn’t comprehend that my first semester exams was just in one week and I wasn’t sure if I was  prepared. I left my hope on God. The exam came, the experience alone – a story for another day – and went by so fast leading to the end of the semester in March. At this point I had already made a lot of friends and memories by the end of the semester and one of the things I thanked God for was the discipline to stick to my dress code throughout the semester as I knew that truly a new level have been unlocked so unto the next.

Looking back on my first semester at Mass Communication, ESUT, I can confidently say it was a journey filled with surprises, challenges, victories, and valuable lessons. From the anxiety of my first day on campus to making friends, contesting for a leadership position, adapting to campus life, and successfully completing my first examinations, every experience contributed to my growth as a student and as an individual. Along the way, I encountered people who inspired, supported, and challenged me, helping me see life from different perspectives.

The semester taught me that success is not only measured by achievements but also by the courage to step out of one’s comfort zone, learn from disappointments, and keep moving ahead. As I closed the chapter of my first semester recollection, I felt grateful to God for His guidance, to my parents for their unwavering support, and to everyone who played a role in making my transition into university life memorable. With new friendships, valuable experiences, and greater confidence, I looked forward to the next semester, knowing that my journey at ESUT had only just begun.

𝑪𝒉𝒖𝒌𝒘𝒖𝒆𝒃𝒖𝒌𝒂 𝑬𝒎𝒆𝒋𝒖𝒍𝒖 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 100 𝑳𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍 𝑺𝒕𝒅𝒖𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝑬𝑺𝑼𝑻

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By Amaechi Agbo

It is no longer news that the second semester examination in ESUT will start in less than a month, however, what is new is that dates for the conclusion of the current academic and beginning of 2026/2027 new sessions have been revealed.

ESUT Monitor gathered, authoritatively, that the 2025/2026 academic session in ESUT will end in August while the new session, 2026/2027 will begin two months later.  

According to ESUT Registrar, Mr Ambrose Ugwu, “The current academic session is ending officially in August. And then the new session will begin in October. That is even the time we are expecting new students,” he exclusively told ESUT Monitor.

It could be recalled that the 2025/2026 academic session began on October 13, 2025

ESUT Monitor understands that the month of August periodically comes with deanship elections as well as appointments of Heads of Departments.

“We are already getting prepared to release memos for the deanship elections across all faculties, for the change of Heads of Department, and all these will be done in August,” the scribe said.  

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By Amaechi Agbo

The management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has warned that commencement of the 2025/2026 Second Semester examination on Monday, July 20, will not be changed.

The University Registrar, Chief Ambrose Ugwu gave the warning in an exclusive interview with ESUT Monitor in his office.

Mr Ugwu while responding to a question regarding rumours in some quarters that the exam date will be altered, debunked the grapevine and warned students and lecturers not to be taken unawares when the time comes.

He stated that the date of the examinations were fixed in the beginning of the current academic session adding that the memo released on 13^th of April which was later recirculated last week was a reminder to both students and lecturers to buckle up stressing that the date remains sacrosanct.  

“The essence (recirculating the circular) is to ensure that people are aware that at the beginning of this session, 2025/2026, we already have a calendar, and nothing stops our calendar. It is also to ensure that lecturers who have not concluded their lectures should hasten up, carry out their in-courses as well, keep them on their toes, let them know the coming events, because we want to ensure that this university is being run systematically.

“You are aware that when we resumed, there was a circular. After some time, I released another circular showing people that we are already one month in. You know our people; at times, they don’t run until the rain starts falling. Some of the students when school reopens, very many of them do not resume immediately. I made sure that the president and the Chief Judge of the Student Union, the Dean of Student Affairs got the copies. I equally posted it on the University Senate platform and the Deans and Faculty platform. So, it is everywhere.

“The essence is to make sure that people get informed again about when the school is starting their second-semester examination and when we are closing for the second semester.” he said.

He warned that the examination date will not be changed and advised students to hasten up in ensuring they registered their courses in the university portal to avoid last-minute rush

“Since the inception of this administration, we have never shifted any date unless there is an urgency, maybe public holidays. Whenever we say lectures or exams will start, we always do that. So, it is not a joke. It is not business as usual with this administration, and these are some of the things we want to bequeath to the incoming administration.

“A university is run by a calendar. You don’t just wake up and do anything you like, postpone lectures, postpone examinations. No. This examination comes up on the 20th of July, period.

“We also want to ensure through the reposting that students who have issues regarding clearance, course registrations and all that, on the ICT list should sort them out early enough. I’ve informed all the faculty officers to hammer this and make sure that the students under them are aware of all these things. We don’t want anything to hinder the examination, no fire-brigade approach. If on the 19^th of July you carry a problem and come and say, “I can’t do this or that,” I will tell you that you had a month to report or get to us about this problem. Why are you coming now?” he concluded.

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In a remarkable show of brilliance six students of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) recorded a major academic milestone as they bagged First-Class Honours at the Nigerian law school during the 2024/2025 academic session.

The outstanding graduates are: Richard Kenechukwu Mba, Ngwu Tobechukwu Grace, Chiazokam Jideofor, Chiagozie Onovo, Chidera Stephanie Igweonu and Valerian Netochukwu Udeh. The achievements mark an important mileage for the university and highlights its growing academic reputation.

In her congratulatory messages to the great ambassadors of the university, the Acting Dean, Faculty of Law, ESUT, Rev. Sr. Dr Maria Chigozie Onuegbulam, (IHM) described the feat as an “outstanding accomplishment” and attributed the success to the value orientation of the faculty.

“I congratulate all successful Law Faculty ESUTITES who were successful at the last Bar Finals of 2024/25 academic session of the Nigerian Law School, especially the six candidates who made First-Class Honours, and others who bagged Second-Class Upper (2.1) and Lower (2.2) Divisions.

“This outstanding accomplishment is a clear reflection of the dedication, discipline and academic excellence that defines the ESUT Faculty of Law. Attaining a First-Class Honours at the Bar Finals is an exceptional feat, demonstrating not only intellectual distinction but also resilience, focus and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

“I also commend all successful candidates whose performance signifies the successful completion of a rigorous and demanding academic journey. Your achievement is a testament to the quality of legal education and mentorship provided by the Faculty,” she said.

The Dean advised the students to be worthy ambassadors of the university, be professional and uphold the standard of integrity and discipline in their profession.  

“As you proceed into the legal profession, you are enjoined to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and service our discipline is known for. The Faculty is confident that you will be worthy ambassadors of ESUT and will contribute meaningfully to the promotion of justice and the rule of law in Nigeria and the Global community.”

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