Agbani – In consolidation of his policy of empowering the youths in Enugu State, particularly those from Enugu North and South Local Government Areas, the member representing Enugu North and South Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon Chimaobi Sam Atu has offered scholarship to Miss Nnam Chinenye Perpetual to study Pharmacy in the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT.

Hon Atu who gave the scholarship through his foundation, Chimaobi Sam Atu Foundation, also paid all Nnam Chinenye’s tuition fees totalling four hundred thousand naira for the 2024/2025 academic session.

Speaking in an interview on the scholarship, Chairman of the Education Board, Chimaobi Sam Atu Foundation, Dr. Chidiebere Ezinwa, said the scholarship is a testament to Hon Chima Atu’s strong education policy as a mass weapon against illiteracy as well as youths’ empowerment in the Enugu North and South Federal Constituency.

“She was offered a scholarship to read Pharmacy by Hon. Chima Sam Atu, under the auspices of the Education Directorate, Chimaobi Sam Atu Foundation. It is a testament to his policy in using education to empower the youths in the constituency as well as eradicate illiteracy.

“During my conversation with Hon Atu, it was not difficult to observe his joy and excitement in offering the scholarship as he noted that it will change the life and social status of the beneficiary as a pharmacy student. He expressed hope that the beneficiary will do well and in turn give back to the society,” he said

The beneficiary, Nnam Chinenye Perpetual, in an interview with ESUT Monitor, expressed gratitude to Hon Chimaobi Atu and his foundation for the honour. She noted that the scholarship covers all her tuition fees – School fees, Development levy, acceptance fees – from first to final year levels

The 18-year old who graduated from the Urban Girls Secondary School, Ogui New Layout, Enugu, described Hon Atu as a good man who has been doing several things for his people in the constituency.

 “I am very happy about the scholarship. It means a lot to me because having a scholarship at the university level is not easy.

“It’s a full payment scholarship, it covers my school fees, Development levy, acceptance fee from from 100 level to final year. He sent N400, 000 which I have used to pay for my school fees and other fees.

“Hon Atu is a good man, and he has been doing a lot of good things for his constituency. I must commend him for the good works he is doing.

“My school is Enugu State University of Science and Technology, where I am studying Pharmacy. My secondary school name is Urban Girls Secondary School, Ogui New Layout, Enugu.

Miss Nnam said she chose to study Pharmacy “in order to help people who cannot afford hospital bills”

It could be recalled that Hon Chima Atu had in November last year paid the 2025 WAEC and NECO examinations registration fees of over 2000 secondary students from the Enugu North and South Constituency.

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Abuja – The Member Representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu has reinstated his commitment in promoting scholarship in Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) even as he disclosed his intention to attend and support the 2^nd edition of Faculty of Management Sciences’ International Conference.

Hon Atu made this known Tuesday when the Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences ESUT, Prof Uche Ugwuanyi and members of ESUT FMS 2025 International Conference Committee visited him at the National Assembly.

Atu, who is an alumnus of ESUT, explained the need for political office holders from Enugu State and alumni of the University to collaborate with the University in the area of promoting scholarship and mentorship among students and young academics.  

He added that “as political leaders and products of this prestigious University, we must initiate and sustain healthy interaction with the Institution and see areas where we could provide some assistance. I am a proud product of ESUT and I am ever willing to associate with the University.”

Speaking on the reason for their visit, Prof. Uche Ugwuanyi accompanied by Dr. Andrew Apeh, Dr. Ifeyinwa Nnajieze and Dr. Felix Ugwu, said they came to invite Hon Atu and other Federal Lawmakers from Enugu State to the 2025 Faculty of Management Science International Conference and seek interventions in other areas.

Prof Ugwuanyi reiterated his Faculty’s commitment in promoting interaction between university community and the outside world. He appealed to the lawmaker to attend the conference and help the Faculty in achieving some of its laudable dreams. “We have followed your impressive activities since 2023, and I can say you have done well. As the product of University, we are proud to associate with you and the Faculty wants you to attend this conference as a special guest.”

Earlier, Dr. Apeh explained that the conference would hold in June 2025 and Hon Atu has been nominated by the Faculty Board of Studies for special recognition. Apeh said the award would be a recognition of Atu’s unwavering partnership with the University within the last 17 months.

Responding to the invitation, Hon Chimaobi Atu assured the Dean and his team that he would attend the conference and provided needed support.

It could be recalled that the first edition of the Faculty of Management Sciences’ International Conference held between 27^th and 29^th September, 2023. The second edition is expected to hold in June this year.

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No fewer than two thousand (2000) SS3 students from 30 public, mission and technical secondary schools in Enugu North and South Federal Constituency yesterday participated in the 2024/2025 edition of Chimaobi Sam Atu Foundation WAEC/NECO and School Fees scholarship held across eight designated centres.

The scholarship exam which started around 8:15 am across the centres saw participating students working hard to ensure their success in the exam.

The founder of the Foundation and the lawmaker representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency, Hon Chimaobi Sam Atu, who visited some of the centres, expressed his foundation’s commitment towards quality education.

According to Hon Atu, “the best gift you can give any society is to provide and promote quality education. Our Foundation is committed to this course. We are putting everything together to ensure that every child has access to quality education. For me, this is not just about giving scholarship, it promotes healthy academic competition amongst our children”.

He added that all the successful students will have their WAEC/NECO registration fees and school fees paid for by the Foundation.

Speaking to newsmen shortly after the exam, the Chairman of the Education Board, Dr. Chidiebere Ezinwa, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of both the students and their school management. Dr. Ezinwa said the scholarship scheme would have serious positive effect on the psychology of students.

The Vice Principal of Federal Government College, Enugu, Mrs Kate Ifenyinwa Anwah, appreciated the Foundation for the scholarship scheme adding that the gesture would reduce the burden of many parents.

Some of the students who participated in the exam thanked the Foundation for giving them the opportunity to take part in the scheme. Many of them also expressed optimism in securing the scholarship.

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