Ebeano City — The Faculty of Biological Sciences at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) on Thursday held a colourful sent-forth ceremony to celebrate the distinguished career of its pioneer Dean, Professor Emmanuel Ogu, as he bowed out of service after decades of meritorious service to humanity

The ceremony held in the Faculty Auditorium, drew the University Management, Colleagues, Staff, students, from within and outside the university who gathered to celebrate a career defined by extensive research, dedicated mentorship, and a deep commitment to the advancement of biological sciences in Nigeria.

Representing the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Chike Nwoha, in his message of goodwill extolled the leadership and dignity in service of the pioneer Dean, describing him as a man who served humanity in humility.

Prof OKolie revealed the University’s intention to re-engage Professor Ogu following his mandatory six-month post-retirement break, citing his invaluable expertise.

“Prof Ogu is a man who served this university with everything in him. We are proud of him and that was why he headed two faculties as dean. Responsibilities he discharged with fear of God and commitment to humanity.

” Today, we are not celebrating his retirement, we are celebrating his legacy, the ideals he is leaving behind. One thing is certain, the erudite schooler has etched his name in the history book of humanity and today we honour him,” the VC said.

Professor Ogu popularly known as “Onye isi Oche” meaning “Chairman” holds a unique place in ESUT’s history. Having previously served as the Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences for over five years (covering two tenures plus the COVID-19 extension), he became the first Dean of the Faculty of Biological Sciences following the split of the Natural Sciences department into Physical and Biological faculties.

Speaking with the ESUT Monitor Newspaper, the Professor of Brewing Science and Technology expressed gratitude to the university management, staff and students of both the old and new Faculties for their support.

He expressed his willingness to continue to serve humanity in any other endeavours if called upon adding that he will always be a part of the university that made him

“First and foremost, I want to appreciate God for His grace and favour upon me in guiding me through my service years in ESUT.

“To the Vice-Chancelor and his management team, the students and staff of both FANS and now FBS, I thank you for your loyalty. It was Indeed years of service in gratitude. I am eternally grateful to my family for their support in these years. To the students that I was privileged to teach, it’s an honour and my prayer is that the child should be greater than the parents.” he said.

Several speakers including students expressed appreciation to the retiree and thanked him for his years of service to the faculty and the university.

Professor Ogu who retired on April 10, 2026 handed over the administration of the Faculty to the then Associate Dean, Dear Peter Eze who is now the Acting Dean.

While his formal classroom days have come to an end, Professor Ogu is expected to remain a vital resource for the scientific community.

During his retirement address, he encouraged the younger generation of researchers to remain resilient despite the challenges facing the Nigerian education sector.

​His retirement marks a transition for the Faculty of Biological Sciences, which now looks to build upon the foundation laid by one of its most respected veterans. As he steps into this new phase, the ESUT community honors a man whose career was dedicated to the pursuit of truth through the lens of the natural world.

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To former students who studied in the Faculty of Applied Natural Sciences (FANS) and graduated some years back, tracing the faculty again, would be like a blind man searching for a black cat in a dark room. This is because the faculty has ceased to exist.

The faculty has been unbundled into two new faculties – Biological Sciences and Physical Sciences.

According to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Aloysius-Micahels Okolie, “the restructuring aim is to better organize academic programs and resources in a way that aligns with the growing demands of these discipline.

“The division allows each faculty to focus more especially on their respective areas_ Biological science like biology, microbiology and related fields and physical science like physics, chemistry and environmental science.

“The restructuring was done to enhance the university ability to cater more effectively to the growing needs of students, faculties and research in specific scientific areas. By creating faculties, ESUT aims to streamline academic programmes, important administrative efficiency and align with global trends,” The VC said during a press briefing on Thursday.

The Faculty of Biological Science will focus on disciplines related to living organisms and biological processes. The core areas to fall under this includes; Biology (such as ecology, cell biology and genetics), Microbiology, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Environmental Biology etc.

While Faculty of Physical Science will focus on non-living aspect of natural world and cover courses such as; Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics and Computer Science, etc.

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A graduate of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Miss Obiero Miracle Chidiebube has won the sum of seven hundred thousand (₦700, 000) naira only while undergoing her mandatory one year National Youth Service in Benin, Edo State capital.

Ms Obiero who graduated from the Department of Applied Biology and Bio-Technology, Faculty of Applied Natural Sciences in 2022 came second in the 2023 Accessprenuer Competition on business proposals sponsored by Access Bank

Although she expressed mixed feelings considering that her target of being the winner didn’t materialise, she however was delighted that the skill she acquired while studying Entrepreneurship in her Alma Mater came handy. 

“It was an Accessprenuer Competition sponsored by Access Bank. We were asked to write a business proposal on any skill we want to turn into a business. I wrote on antiseptics production from my knowledge of entrepreneurship which have been running since my base in ESUT.

“I made it to the top five among 30 corps members and on the 5th of August 2022, we defended the proposal within the space of three minutes by which I became the first runner up and I was given the sum of N700,000 naira to establish the business.

“It was a mixed feeling for me because I thought I would become the winner and get the one million naira prize but I’m grateful that I am part of the winners, the first runner up,” she said in an interview with ESUT Monitor.

Miss Obiero who finished her youth service in July 2023 in the Benin Teaching Hospital, Ugbowo, Edo State, said she has registered the company’s name, bought equipment and making plans for the establish the company physically even as she is currently operating from home.

“I have invested in the business and it has a new look now. We have secured our trademark, got CAC (Corporate Affairs Commission) registration under Limited Liability Company. We rebranded using NAFDAC’s standard and currently waiting to secure our approval code which will cost more money and resources. We have been able to get a detailed label according to NAFDAC standard and currently we are pursuing NAFDAC registration.

“The money really helped us to accomplish a lot and increase productivity. We got some equipment that help with efficiency of the production. Before the product was unbranded but now it has a new look. The name is registered and the brand check marked.”

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