By Amaechi Agbo and Ihechiluru Nwabuike

The Enugu State Government under the trailblazing leadership of His Excellency, Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, as part of his avowed commitment in providing effective education in the state, has begun the construction of perimeter fencing of the state university, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT.

 The boundary fencing which was flagged off on Tuesday at the ESUT Main Campus, Agbani, marked a significant milestone in securing the land as well as ensuring the safety of staff and students of the institution.

Witnessed by various leaders from the four host communities – Umueze, Obe, Amurri and Agbani, the Vice-Chancellor of ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie announced that the fencing which has a six months duration to be completed in July, has the express approval of the Governor

The Vice-Chancellor described the State Government’s intervention as well-timed and  a reflection Governor Peter Mbah’s commitment to safeguarding public institutions. When completed, the VC noted that the fencing will open a vista of opportunities for investors in the university.

 “This project is about protection, order and growth. It is not meant to isolate the university from its host communities, but to secure lives, property and investments for the collective well-being of all,” the vice chancellor stated.

Professor Okolie also lauded the cordial relationship between ESUT and its host communities, noting that the university had consistently upheld its obligations through employment opportunities, admissions and other community benefits. He assured them of sustained engagement and consultation as the fencing project progresses.

Speaking on ongoing interventions, Prof. Okolie disclosed that ESUT will embark on construction of N4.1Billion state of the art hostels,soon. He added that the university had already provided a N1 billion counterpart fund secured from TETFUND for the construction of two modern hostel blocks with a combined capacity of 1,600 bed spaces—800 each for male and female students, with sporting facilities.This he said,bill be executed under a partnership arrangement.

He added that work was also advancing on a new Faculty of Social Sciences and a university printing press, both nearing completion.

According to him, ESUT is also set to strengthen campus security architecture through improved lighting and surveillance. He revealed that the lawmaker representing Nkanu West/East at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Nnolim Nnaji, had pledged 200 solar-powered streetlights for the institution, a development expected to pave the way for the deployment of closed-circuit television cameras and a central monitoring system.

The Vice-Chancellor promised to provide logistics support to the successful delivery of the project.

Stakeholders and representatives of the host communities comprising Umueze, Amankanu-Amurri, Obe and Agbani were unanimous in praising the governor’s intervention, describing it as a major boost to peace, security and development within and around the university environment.

The contractor, City Concrete Limited , represented by the Project Manager, Engr Chukwuebuka Umeh promised that the project will not only be delivered on schedule, but that the university will witness quality project

On his part, the President-General of Umueze Awkunanaw, Engr. Okwudiri Ohaa, thanked Governor Mbah for placing ESUT high on his development agenda and pledged the continued support of his community. He also commended the vice chancellor for promoting fairness, justice and equity among the host communities.

Similarly, his Amankanu-Amurri counterpart, Hon. Victor Okechukwu, who spoke on behalf of Amurri people, eulogised Governor Mbah for his commitment in ensuring quality education in the state.

Speaking on behalf of the students, the President of the Students’ Union Government, SUG ESUT, Comrade Chizaram Nwodo, thanked Governor Mbah for the approval to construct the perimeter fencing. She also commended the University management for prioritising students ‘ welfare.

“The fencing is not only going to ensure effective security but will have measurable impact in our academic and social activities. On behalf of the students, I thank the Vice-Chancellor and his management team for always making the welfare of the students a priority. We are also grateful to His Excellency for his pragmatic disposition to education particularly ESUT,” she said.

The ceremony climaxed with the breaking of kola nuts and symbolic site clearing, as the traditional ruler of Umueze Community, Igwe Emeka Ani, reaffirmed the support of the traditional institution and urged all stakeholders to rally behind the project for timely delivery.

Established in 1980, ESUT moved to its permanent campus in Agbani in Nkanu West Local Government Area in 2026. The University is estimated to occupy over 600 hectares of land.

In February 2024, the Umueze and Obe communities in Nkanu West Local Government Area donated an additional 30 plots of land to the university designated for the construction of ESUT nursery, primary, and secondary schools projects.

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Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has approved the promotion and conversion of 2,061 civil servants, who participated in the 2024 promotion and conversation exercises in the state.

This was even as elated civil servants in the state expressed delight at the prioritisation of their welfare by the Mbah Administration through the prompt payments of salaries and emoluments, improved working environment and capacity.

The development was disclosed by the Chairman of Enugu State Civil Service Commission (ESCSC), Mr. Robison Odo, on Monday.

“The Executive Governor of the state recently gave his approval for the release of the promotion and conversion exercises of 2,061 officers who successfully partook in the 2024 promotion interviews.

“The promotion and conversion exercises affected officers from grade level 01 to grade level 17. On our part, we will waste no time in implementing His Excellency’s approval,” he added.

The chairman, who hailed Mbah for the prompt payment of salaries, pensions and gratuities, said the governor had shown resilience and commitment to the welfare of workers in the state since the inception of his administration.

“We want to appreciate the governor in a special way for all he is doing for workers in the state. Despite the enormous work going on across every sector of the state, he still approved ₦80,000 minimum wage in 2024, which is beyond the national minimum wage benchmark,” he further stressed.

According to him, workers in the state would continue to support the governor’s programmes in order to achieve the goals set out by the administration for the benefits of the state.

“On our part, we will continue to instill discipline in the service with the commitment to foster creativity, innovation and productivity that would help the success of the government,” he said.

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By Chiekezie Emmanuel

The Vice Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), ESUT chapter, Dr. Andrew Apeh has applauded the Executive Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Barr. Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for his supports to the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT.

Dr. Apeh who is a lecturer in the department if Mass Communication, ESUT reckoned that Gov Mbah’s two visits to the university during her 20^th Convocation ceremony last month is a testament of how dear ESUT is to him and his government.

  “Today, we have graduates from BSc, Masters, and Ph.D programmes who are products of the university. I thank His Excellency, who came here on two occasions in a week; you can see what makes ESUT unique, especially the award of ₦50 million to the most innovative Lecturer (Prof Mgbachi) who produced an electric stove that can be used to charge phones as well.

“The Professor was given a grant by His Excellency, and an Austrian Ph.D recipient, Dr. Bernd Bergmair gave him ₦52 million, while ESUT Alumni donated ₦1 million, these gestures are huge.

“His Excellency has helped ESUT to ensure full accreditation of all departments in, and now ESUT’s Vice-Chancellor stated that about 98% of departments in ESUT have been fully accredited. The support Governor Mbah is giving to ESUT is commendable and I urge him to sustain it because ESUT remains the beckon of hope for South East and Nigeria’s education.

“He has been so supportive to the university that today, ESUT boasts as one of the few universities with the best facilities. ESUT now has additional departments  and faculties such as, Radiography, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, and all these were achieved by the help of His Excellency, according to the Vice Chancellor ,” Dr. Apeh said

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Governor Mbah in a handshake with ESUT Monitor Newspaper Editor-in-Chief, Joseph Joy

The Enugu State Governor, His Excellency, Barr Dr Peter Ndubisi Mbah has pledged to support the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT flagship newspaper, the ESUT Monitor.

The Governor made the promise on Tuesday at the Agbani Campus of the university while delivering the Maiden Distinguished Personality Lecture at the newly built 1000-Capacity Multipurpose Auditorium, named after him.

The Governor who spoke on the theme, “Experiential Learning: Building the Wealth of the Nation” made the promise when the Editor-in-chief, Joseph Joy and the News Editor, Chiekezie Emmanuel presented a copy of the publication to him.

The Governor who was visibly happy over the creative work of the students made enquiries about the paper’s frequency of publication and funding

The Editor-in-Chief, explained that the papers is published once every semester, a situation that didn’t go down well with the Governor.

“Why once every semester?” The Governor inquired.

“We don’t have the financial capacity to publish more than once, sir,” Joy said.

“How is the funding?”

“The publication is funded by the department and on few occasions through event coverage and advert. But the department is responsible, sir.”

“This is not ideal. I will support you to ensure that the paper comes out regularly. I will follow it up with your VC and you will hear from us. Keep it up,” the Governor said.

The editors expressed gratitude and posed for a photograph with the Governor, marking a triumphant moment for ESUT Monitor Newspaper.

ESUT Monitor Newspaper is a publication of the Department of Mass Communication, ESUT. It serves primarily as the training medium for the students in the journalism training.

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