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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Enugu – In continuation of his avowed Disposition to offer scholarship to students in his constituency, the Honourable Member representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Chimaobi Sam Atu has announced the commencement of application for scholarship for all 27 public secondary schools in the constituency.

Application for the scholarship which targets students preparing for WAEC, NECO and NABTED examinations has already commenced with Friday, October 25, 2024 deadline and examination date is November 2, 2024.

In a release made available to ESUT Monitor, the Scholarship will cover one examination among the three and the school fees of the prospective students.

The application which is online has six stages of completion.

“Chimaobi Sam Atu Foundation wishes to inform SS3 students and school principals in the 27 public schools in Enugu North and South Federal constituency that online registration for the 2024 /2025 Chimaobi Sam Atu foundation’s WAEC, NECO, and school fees scholarship examination has commenced.
Successful students will have their entire WAEC or NECO and school fees paid by the foundation,” the statement reads

Interested SS3 students in all Public, Mission, Technical and Federal secondary schools in Enugu North and South Federal Constituency should carefully follow these steps to participate in the scholarship:

Step 1: Visit www chimaobisamatufoundation.org and click on “Register for the 2024 SSCE Scholarship”.

Step 2: Complete 5he forms displayed on the screen with accurate information.

Step 3: After filling the information click on the download or print button – This could be done if the phone or computer is connected to a printer or visit any business center closer to you.

Step 4: Take the completed form to your school principal for attestation. Your principal is expected to sign and stamp the form.

Step 5: Take the completed form to the Chimaobi Sam Atu foundation’s office at Number 9, Ụmụawụlụ street, opp. Day secondary school, off Agric bank junction, independence layout, Enugu.

Step 6: Start preparing for your scholarship Examination which is scheduled to hold on 2nd November 2024.

‘The Scholarship Exam questions will be drawn from the current WAEC and NECO syllabi. Candidates are expected to answer questions on two subjects – General Mathematics and English language.

“Registration closes on the 25th of October, 2024.

“Candidates are advised to keep visiting the website for updates and information on Examination, Time, Venue and Results.
This scholarship is completely free,” the statement concludes

For more enquires interested students should contact this phone number : 09054197238.

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Dr Ekwe Okwudiri of Department of Mass Communication, ESUT, has emerged chairman, National Assembly Legislative Aide Forum, (NASLAF) Enugu State Chapter

Dr. Ekwe who is the Senior Legislative Aide to Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu, the Member representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, emerged chairman NASLAF Enugu State Chapter at the National Assembly, Abuja.

National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum (NASLAF) is an umbrella union at the both Chambers of the National Assembly Abuja which is responsible for the welfare and development of all Legislative Aides from the 360 federal constituencies and 109 senatorial zones. NASLAF, led by High Chief Emeka Nwala as the National Chairman, has six geopolitical zones leaders and thirty-six states chairmen.

Enugu State has about 85 Commission’s Legislative Aides attached to the Senate President, Speaker, 360 House Members and 109 Senators. This is in addition to over 350 Non-Commission’s Aide attached to all the Federal Lawmakers from Enugu State.

Speaking on his new position, Dr Ekwe a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, ESUT, appreciated God for His grace to be found worthy by his colleagues to serve in that capacity.

The erudite scholar said he was humbled by the overwhelming support he received from his National and Zonal leaderships.

“I am humbled by the unwavering supports I got from my highly respected senior colleagues at both National level led by High Chief Nwala and at South East caucus led by Barr. Emeka Ofor. I am also very grateful to Elder Emmanuel Okoro who represents Enugu State at the CWC of NASLAF, Chief Barr. Stanley Akano, Barr Mike Anibueze, Hon Candy Ugwu, Engr. Ebuka Okoro, Senior Legislative Aides and my esteemed colleagues.”

Dr Ekwe who is currently on national assignment from ESUT, said that his position is a call to service adding that he will build an Enugu State NASLAF of unity and probity

“This assignment is a call to service and it is my humble promise that I and my team will lead and discharge this assignment to our people with utmost respect to ethics and core values of service which involves; probity, accountability and most importantly, with the fear of God”, Ekwe explained.

Dr Ekwe Okwudiri is the Senior Legislative Aide and Media Consultant to the Member Representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency, Hon Chimaobi Sam Atu.

Before his appointment at the National Assembly, Dr. Ekwe was a lecturer at the Department of Mass Communication, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Agbani.

His teaching career started at Samuel Adegboyega University, Edo State where he rose through the ranks to become a Senior Lecturer and the Head, Department of Journalism and Media Studies. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mass Communication from Enugu State University of Science and Technology and a Master and Doctoral Degrees in the same field from the prestigious Jackson Building, University of Nigeria Nsukka.

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By Amaechi Agbo

Member representing the Enugu South/Enugu North Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon Chimaobi Atu has began renovation works at the Industrial Chemistry Department Laboratory in ESUT

This is in fulfilment of the promise he made in May this year when he visited the department from which he graduated some years ago. During the visit, the Honourable had a tour of the department and promised to renovate the laboratory in no distant time.

A check by ESUT Monitor at the department on Wednesday showed that renovation works have commenced.

Already brought in for the renovation works are materials such as tiles, bags of cement as well as laboratory sinks. Trips of sharp sad have also be ordered as plumbing and pipe fitting works commenced yesterday.

Speaking with our correspondent, the Head if Department, Associate Professor Ifeoma Prisca Udeozo expressed delight that the renovation work has commenced.

She thanked Hon Atụ for his magnanimity and expressed desire that the renovation of the laboratory will aid effective learning and promote the image of the department.

“We thank God that the renovation works have started. We visited Hon Atụ few months ago and he promised to help us. He visited the department in May and requested that we send him the cost estimate which we did and today, I can confirm to you that work has commenced.

“The critical things needed are tiling and piping of the gas fittings and replacement of old sinks.

“The renovation will go a long way in promoting the image of the department and most importantly enhance effective learning. We are grateful to Honourable.,” She said.

She told out reporter that the department is also talking to other alumni to see how they can key into what Hon. Chimaobi is doing in other to provide conducive learning environment for the students.

When he visited the department on May 19 and promised to renovate the department, which he is currently fulfilling.

“I came to visit my department, Industrial Chemistry, to know where we can come in because we believe in giving back to the society. As a product of this school and department, I have come to see their laboratory.

“We will see what we are going to do to change the face of the lab.,” he said

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The member representing Enugu North/South of Enugu State at the National Assembly Green Chambers, Honourable Chimaobi Atu has explained why he is empowering the youths in his constituency

Speaking in an exclusive interview with ESUT Monitor on Friday when he paid a visit to his erstwhile department, Industrial Chemistry in ESUT, the young lawmaker whose policies and projects are transforming the lives of his constituency, reckoned that he is empowering the youths in order to eradicate poverty, hunger and insecurity in the land.

Hon Atu who described the youths as the major work force of every nation, said that no responsible leader who wants to create a lasting impact would neglect the youths.

“Every reasonable government knows that the youths are the major work force of any society, so empowering them is to eradicate poverty, hunger and insecurity in the society. Mostly, we need them to get foundation because when you build a house you get the foundation first before the main house. The youths are the foundation of the country, that is why we are empowering them,” he said.

Hon Chimaobi Atu through his foundation is empowering youths including students through skills acquisition, entrepreneurship and scholarships.

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The Honourable Member representing Enugu North/South at the House of Representatives, Hon. Chimaobi Atu has promised to renovate and re-equip the Industrial Chemistry Department in ESUT.

Honourable Atụ made the pledge when he visited the department, where he graduated from some years ago, on Friday.

Declaring that the renovation and re-equiping of the laboratory will be immediate, Hon Atu noted that he will do his best to help his Alma mater!

“I came to visit my department, Industrial Chemistry, to know where we can come in because we believe in giving back to the society. As a product of this school and department, I have come to see their laboratory.

“We will see what we are going to do to change the face of the lab. There is no definite date but we will commence whatever we will do when we get the estimate from the department,” he said.

Expressing delight over the visit, the academic technologist in the department, Mr Eze Emachi expressed joy over the lawmaker’s visit adding that the department had earlier paid him a visit in Abuja to table their challenges.

He noted that the laboratory needed a facelift in order to make it efficient in providing the laboratory/practical needs of the science students in the university.

Below are pictures from the visit as captured by ESUT Monitor

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The member representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency of Enugu State at the House of Representatives, Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu, has congratulated the Chief Executive Officer of Geometric Power Limited, Professor Barth Nnaji, on the successful commissioning of the Integrated Geometric Power project.

Speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Thursday about the economic importance of the project, Hon. Atu stated that, as the first theee-in-one power plant in Nigeria, its benefit to the country and the South-East region cannot be overemphasized as it would proffer sustainable energy solutions affecting the region.

He stated that such an achievement would boost the economy of the South East and make us compete with the best in the world.

According to him, “The importance of the Geometric Power Plant cannot be overstated. It provides a reliable source of electricity, which is crucial for the economic growth and development of the region. The power plant reduces the dependence on erratic power supply from the national grid and ensures uninterrupted power for businesses and households.

“By achieving this, Prof. Nnaji has made South-East’s economy a blossoming and booming one as it would boost disruptive investment in Aba.”

Hon. Atu called on governors of the region to rally round and give the project the needed support as its contribution to the economy would also boost GDP and job creation.

“The Geometric Power Plant is also a step towards sustainable development. It uses natural gas as its primary fuel source, which is a cleaner and more sustainable alternative to oil. This helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to efforts to combat climate change.

“The power plant enhances the energy security of the region by providing a reliable and stable source of electricity. This reduces the vulnerability of the region to disruptions in the national grid or fluctuations in fuel prices.

“The establishment of the power plant has created job opportunities for the local population. This includes both direct employment at the plant and indirect employment in related industries and services. The power plant supports industrial growth in the region, contributing to the overall economic development of the country.

“In addition to job creation and economic growth, the power plant also contributes to infrastructure development in the region. The construction and operation of the plant require the development of roads, housing, and other facilities, which in turn support the growth of the region.

“It is important for our Governors to rally round and provide the needed support for this feat to move forward by seeing it as a South East project and not Prof. Barth Nnaji’s project.”

“This would help make it solve the needed problems it is meant to solve in the South East region.”

After commissioning the $800M Geometric Power Plant on Monday, the company will start the distribution of power to residents in Aba mega city, comprising 9 local government areas.

Aba Geometric Power Integrated Company will become the first electricity company in Nigeria to generate and distribute power on their own through gas.

Aba will be separated from the national grid. The company has laid a pipeline to distribute gas from Awaza to their station in Osisioma.

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In fulfilment of his avowed pledge to make education a top priority during his time, a lawmaker representing Enugu North/South Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu, has offered WAEC scholarships to and also paid school fees over one hundred indigent but brilliant students in 23 public schools in Enugu North and South Federal Constituency of Enugu State. The School fees payment covers two terms.

The cheques were presented to the SS3 students in the presence of their respective principals at the Enugu State Post Primary School Management Board, PPSMB office. Hon Atu said the scholarship was just a pilot study to have a baseline for the main scholarships which will cover over 1000 students in July this year.

Speaking at the event, Honourable Atu, a product of public school, said the scholarship was a result of a burning desire to ensure that students are offered equal opportunities to excel in life irrespective of their family background.

“This scholarship came out of a burning desire to make sure that no child is denied the opportunity to have a better shot in life because of his or her background or circumstances. Chimaobi Sam Atu Foundation believes that all children, irrespective of family background, cred, or social orientation should be given the same opportunity to pursue a better future.  Unarguably, quality education is an equalizer. As the son of a dedicated primary school teacher, I am more convinced that quality education is the way out. This has been part of me long before I joined politics.

“The selected students who are here to receive this award are wonderful young men and women who hold our collective future. They are the most brilliant and courageous set of children I have met in my adult life,” he said.

While appreciating all who made the selection a success especially principals, PPSMB as well as Chimaobi Atu Foundation for their relentlessness, forthrightness and commitment, announced that the scholarship is a pilot scheme which will pave way for 1000 similar scheme in June.

“It is important to mention at this point that this exercise is not just about presenting cheques to successful students who secured the scholarship. As the Lord lives, Chimaobi Sam Atu Foundation will be giving massive SSCE, A- Level and tertiary education scholarships to over one thousand students in Enugu North and South Federal Constituency by June this year.  Therefore, what we are doing now is just a pilot phase to test the waters.”

In his address, the Chairman, Chimaobi Sam Atu Foundation, Dr Chidiebere Ezinwa explained the selection processes and lamented the deplorable state of public schools in the areas visited.

“As a board we were mandated among other things to develop policy documents that would ensure that the scholarships are awarded to deserving students in Enugu North and South Federal constituency.

“When we swung into action, it became clear that Hon. Atu is a man with a great vision and foresight. What we saw clearly demonstrated his deep knowledge and understanding of the plight and needs of his people. What we saw in some of our schools beat our imagination. We saw poverty and lack walking in our villages and cities. Few days to the end of WAEC registration some schools recorded zero WAEC registration.

“Some candidates who are eminently qualified for scholarship pleaded that the scholarship should be given to their colleagues who they considered to be in greater and thus more deserving of the scholarship.”

He thanked the financier, Honourable Atu, board members of the foundation, the principals for their resilience and commitment and assured that a greater inroad towards enhancing the constituent’s educational attainment is guaranteed stressing that “the scholarship is a tool for fighting crime and poverty.”

On their parts, the principals of the benefiting schools thanked Hon Atu for his gesture and prayed God to sustain him as he continues to impact positively on the lives of indigent students, particularly.

Some of the benefiting schools include: Day Secondary School, Independence Layout, Enugu; Model High School, Amechi; CSS Iva Valley; CSS Ndiagu, Girls High School, Uwani; New Layout Secondary School, Enugu and
Maryland Secondary School, Enugu

Others are: City Girls Secondary School, Enugu;
Army Day Secondary School, Enugu; CSS Obeagu, Awkunanaw; Anglican Girls Grammar School; Union Secondary School, Awkunanaw; among others.

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The Federal House of Representatives member representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu has once again pledged his commitment to develop sports at grassroots and youths of Nigeria with a viwing to giving them fertile ground to excel in the careers.

He made this statement while congratulating the football team of National Grammar School Nike Enugu, on their win at the final of the Seconday Football Tournament in Abuja.

“Congratulations to National Grammar School Nike, Enugu State for making our dear State proud. We must continue to invest in grassroots sports and youth development. Make no mistakes, I saw hope and resilience in the eyes of these amazing young men.

“I was particularly touched when one of them urged us not to fail their generation. We must not fail them.” he said.

National Grammar School Nike, with rich history in sports, as a result of emerging victorious, represented Nigeria at the International School U-15 football competition in Togo, organised by the Confederation of Africa Football, CAF.

It could be recalled that the lawmaker organized and sponsored the U-15 football completion in Enugu named after him, the Hon. Chimaobi Atu U-15 football tournament with the intention of harnessing talents and engaging young minds.

Interestingly, the team that won the tournament in Enugu would later win the National School Tournament in Abuja, defeating all the states that participated. From Abuja, they represented Nigeria at the Continental School Tournament in Togo.

Honourable Atu and the Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry, respected Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka were with the team where they came third.

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