By Nwobodo Chidinma and Iroh Faith

Enugu Agbani – The 44th matriculation ceremony of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) took place on February 21, 2025. The Dean of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Dr. John Chika Mba, welcomed freshers into the faculty.

Dr. Mba expressed satisfaction with the ceremony, praising its organization and timeliness. “We started on time and ended on time; it was very orderly. We thank the administration and the Vice-Chancellor of ESUT for their support in making it a success.”

Dr. Mba also endorsed the decentralized system of matriculation, citing its effectiveness in reducing crowds and maintaining orderliness.

He advised the newly matriculated students to focus on their academic pursuits and personal development. “Not everyone is given the opportunity to be in a university, so they should use it wisely,” he said. “Learning is not only about academics; they should also groom themselves morally and spiritually.”

Dr. Ugochukwu Jane Ijeoma from the Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology shared her impressions of the event. “In fact, it was warmly organized, and the parents were very happy,” she said.

Dr. Ijeoma recommended the decentralized system, highlighting its benefits in promoting interaction between the faculty and parents, as well as enabling the faculty to connect with students on a personal level.

She advised the students, “Whatever you will become starts from today. Whatever is worth doing is worth doing well, and there are expectations from your parents for bringing you here.”

Students from the faculty shared their experiences as freshers. Mmesoma Ugwota, Uba Bond, and Mmesoma Ogwuike expressed their thoughts on the matriculation ceremony.

“I feel indifferent about it because it’s just another step forward for me,” said Uba Bond.

Mmesoma Ugwota shared her excitement, saying, “Things have just been new to me, and I’m still adapting to everything. I feel happy because I’m now officially a student in ESUT, and it’s left for me to work hard and convocate.”

Mmesoma Ogwuike also shared her experience, providing additional insights into the ceremony.

The matriculation ceremony marked the beginning of a new chapter for the students as they embarked on their academic pursuits.

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