In a major boost to digital journalism education, the member representing Enugu North/Enugu South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu, has donated state-of-the-art Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facilities and brand-new laptops to the Department of Mass Communication at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT).

The lawmaker also pledged a long-term commitment to deepen collaboration and support for the university to enhance the practical training of future media practitioners.

Hon Atu who spoke at the closing ceremony of a Digital Skills for Agricultural Development 2026 seminar on Friday organized as part of his constituency project to provide modern tools for agricultural extension activities, also called on media practitioners to promote agriculture and raise public awareness about the dangers of using harmful and unapproved chemicals to preserve food.

He said the empowerment was aimed at equipping journalists with the tools and skills required to perform their duties effectively and contribute to societal development.

Describing journalists as key image-makers of government, Atu said the media had a significant role in shaping public opinion and influencing how people think and behave.

He urged journalists to report government policies objectively while constructively criticising policies they considered inappropriate.

“The masses believe in the media and I know that you will reshape the reasoning of our people in a good direction and help to announce the government policies that are right. The ones that are not right, you can criticise with respect,” he said.

Atu urged the participants to use digital platforms to encourage young people to embrace agriculture, stressing that the sector extended beyond farming to processing, preservation, marketing and technology.

Presenting the equipment to the department, Hon. Atu emphasized that modern journalism relies heavily on digital literacy and tech-driven tools. He noted that the gesture is part of his wider initiative to empower media creators and students with the necessary competencies to excel in a rapidly transforming global information landscape.

“The media play a crucial role in forming public opinion and shaping society. To produce globally competitive graduates, our institutions must have the right infrastructure. This donation is intended to bridge the digital gap and ensure that Mass Communication students at ESUT undergo hands-on, experiential learning rather than just theoretical training.” Atu stated during the presentation. “

Speaking while receiving the items on behalf the department, the Head of the Department, Dr Maxwell Ngene expressed immense gratitude to the lawmaker stressing that the donation of the facilities was timely as it aligns with ESUT Management’s new policy on experiential learning driven by Artificial Intelligence.

Dr Ngene further expressed the department’s readiness to strengthen the collaboration with a view to helping the students understand the profession better.

“This donation couldn’t have come at a better time than now. Last week, the management of our University through the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie organized a three-day training on experiential learning and application of AI in enhancing education. These ICT Facilities are in the right direction.

“Let me also reiterate our resolve to consolidate on the existing collaboration and deepen it further with a view to having more impact in our students. These facilities will go a long way in not only enhancing experiential learning but it will equip our students with the needed skills to become problem-solvers,” the HOD said.

The department head highlighted that having direct access to modern laptops and ICT infrastructure will streamline training in digital content creation, investigative reporting, and multimedia journalism.

The recent donation aligns with a series of human capital developments spearheaded by Hon. Atu in his constituency. The lawmaker has continuously targeted educational reform, previously equipping local schools with mobile smart laboratories and training youth in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and basic soft skills.

It could be recalled that Hon. Atu in 2025 renovated and equipped the Chemistry Laboratory at the Department of Industrial Chemistry at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), where he is an alumnus.

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ENUGU — The Enugu State Council of Presidents-General of Town Unions has endorsed Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu for a second term to represent Enugu North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections.

The endorsement was made during a visit to Hon. Atu by the leadership of the Council, led by Comr. Arinze Nnia Ogbodo.

Speaking on behalf of the Council, Comr. Ogbodo stated that the reason for the visit was to endorse Hon. Atu. He cited that in just one term, Hon. Atu’s performance has been visible, with impactful and people-centered infrastructural development across Enugu North and South Federal Constituency.

Hon.Atu while appreciating them stated that the visit was “deepened by grassroots support, engagement, and endorsement” ahead of the 2027 elections.

Hon. Atu expressed gratitude to the Council and all President-Generals for the trust reposed in his political mandate.

“I appreciate this overwhelming vote of confidence. However, I reminded the Council that our work is far from finished,” he said.
“The trust reposed in us is a call to even greater service. My vision and leadership goals remain committed to delivering quality representation, improving the lives of our people, and ensuring that the voices of Enugu North and South Federal Constituency continue to resonate where decisions are made.”

Furthermore, Hon. Atu visited Pottery, Iva Valley, Enugu, to inspect solar-powered street lights he recently installed in the community.

He also met with the dedicated women coordinators of the Atu Enugu Political Movement.

“It was a heartwarming interaction and an opportunity to personally thank these remarkable women for their unwavering support, commitment, and sacrifices since the beginning of this journey,” he stated. “Their resilience and belief in our shared vision continue to inspire us to do more.”

“To the good people of Enugu North and South Federal Constituency, your trust remains our greatest motivation,” Hon. Atu added.

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Determined to put into check reoccurring issue of insecurity on campus, the management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT is planning to install 2000 street lights across all the major roads on campus as well as closed-circuit television, CCTV cameras.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie who disclosed this in an exclusive interview with ESUT Monitor in his office, noted that insecurity is the major challenge the university is facing, hence the need for the installations to protect the institution’s properties. 

Attributing the menace to lack of perimeter fencing, the VC noted that installation of the 2000 street lights with CCTV will help to keep in check, the activities of the men of the underworld

“The greatest challenges we are having in ESUT, one of them is insecurity. In the sense that we are not enjoying the benefits of having perimeter fencing, and because of that, every day we are struggling with bandits over our properties.

“You see vandalization taking place every day. If you try replacing those equipment, they come back again. With lighting, we can help to build some cameras, so that we can detect when the bandits are coming to loot our properties.

“So, we are dreaming to have ESUT fenced and dreaming to have up to 2000 solar street lights everywhere,” he said.

The VC lauded the Honourable member representing Nkanu East and Nkanu West at the House of Representatives, Hon Pharm. Nnolim Nnaji for donating 50 solar powered street lights to provide security and illumination within the newly built Barr Dr Ndubuisi Mbah Multi-purpose Auditorium and described the gesture as a manifestation of the managements drive in partnering with the outsiders to reposition the school.

it could be recalled that Hon Pharmacist Nnolim Nnaji on Friday, January 17, donated 50 street lights to the university which has been installed at the Barr Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah Multipurpose Auditorium.

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Agbani – The member, representing Nkanu East/Nkanu West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon.Pharm. Nnolim Nnaji, on Friday, donated 50 solar street lights to ESUT.

Apart from providing security, the street lights will also enhance adequate lighting of newly built Barr Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah Multi-purpose Auditorium in ESUT.

He said that the gesture aimed at showing solidarity and support to the Governor’s commendable service delivery in the state, was equally geared towards promoting research and conducive learning environment in the University.

Hon. Nnaji, who was represented by his Special Assistant on Special Duties, Darlington Maduka Nnajifor during the presentation at the Multiple Purpose Auditorium, added that ESUT community being part of his constituents deserve to benefit from the dividends of democracy accruing to the electorates.

While thanking the lawmaker for the donation, the Vice Chancellor of ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, lauded the harmonious working relationship between the Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah and the lawmaker.

The Vice Chancellor also used the opportunity to commend Hon. Nnaji for his commitment in empowering his constituents through different projects and donations to boost health, agriculture and life generally.

While stating that ESUT is still encumbered by energy crisis and reticulation of boreholes in the University, he called on other stakeholders to collaborate with the university to address some of its challenges.

“We are seizing this opportunity to call on other stakeholders to support Governor Peter Mbah in making sure that this Hall becomes a world-class Hall. The governor would be happy that he has a team that is helping and contributing their quota to move this university forward,” he said.

In his vote-of-thanks, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of ESUT, Professor Chike Nwoha, called on other key functionaries of the University to attract more stakeholders to help in addressing the challenges of the University.

He lauded the lawmaker for his generosity and urged him to always extend hands of fellowship to the University.

Present at the ceremony were the Principal Officers of the University,Deans of Faculties, and some Directors including the Director of Physical Planning, Prof. Frank Iloeje, who was seen supervising and directing the mounting of the street lights.

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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 member representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Chimaobi Atu has expressed his readiness to support the development of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT.

Hon. Atu stated this in an exclusive interview with ESUT Monitor during the 19^th Convocation ceremonies of the University in Agbani on Saturday.

The lawmaker who is the Chairman of the House of Representatives Parliamentary Friendship Group between Nigeria and the Republic of Greece, said his interest is education and expressed his commitment in helping the school achieve its lofty ideals.

“My interest is in Education and Agriculture. ESUT is my Alma mater and I’m ready to support and contribute to the development of the University” Hon. Atu said.

He added that he moved the motion that led to the construction of Ugwuonyeama road which had been labeled as “A death Trap” by commuters due several accidents that claimed many lives including six in July this year

 Hon. Atu who graduated from the Department of Industrial Chemistry in ESUT

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