By Nwobodo Chidinma

Enugu – On 19th November, 2024, the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, showcased to the global community its technological innovations aimed at making lives better.

The 14 Faculties in the University displayed their innovative works ranging from edible food to electrical appliances, footwears, books, electric-powered tricycle, artifacts, among others.

Interestingly, the Executive Governor of the State, Barr Dr Peter Ndubisi Mbah was on ground to inspect the exhibition and he left the Pavilion, happy and later on the convocation day, November 23, made a pledge of ₦50 000 000.00 to support the innovative ideals of the university

The exhibition, which took place at the school pavilion featured an impressive array of products developed and invented by the faculty of Agriculture, including Esut bread, jam, mayonnaise, meatpie, pepper and indomie.

The event provided a unique opportunity for the governor to engage with the faculty members and learn about their innovative ingenuity to agricultural production.

Prof Justina Ngbada, the lead coordinator gave a tour of the exhibition, highlighting the unique features of the innovations.

“Our pepper is different from other peppers in the market” she explained, “we have developed a proprietary blend of spices that gives our pepper a distinct flavour and aroma”.

Dr. Nkem Umera, another member in the faculty discussed the health benefits of the indomie and ESUT Bread. “We have developed a unique recipe that incorporates wheat into our indomie noodle and bread production. This innovation makes our products accessible to both young and old, addressing previous health concerns associated with the usual indomie noodle”.

She also stated the price of the bread is ₦2000.

When asked about the challenges faced by the Faculty during production prof. Emeka Nzeh Dean of the Faculty of cited financial constraints “The main challenge was funding because we have the capable hands. Despite these challenges, we remain committed to driving innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture”.

He also expressed his excitement concerning the visit of the governor and the Vice-Chancellor and the fact that an innovative activity has come to play again in ESUT, stating how agriculture has helped in the growth of the economy in the state

The event marked a significant milestone in the university’s efforts to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture. As the faculty continues to develop novel products.

Chidinma Nwobodo is a 200 level student of Mass Communication Department, ESUT.

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Agbani- – The Enugu State Governor, Barr Dr Peter Ndubisi Mbah has commended the management of the Enugu State University 9f Science and Technology, ESUT for its recorded innovative breakthrough.

The Governor who gave the commendation recently while inspecting the various technological innovations produced by the University said the Institution remains pivotal in changing global dynamics in innovative and man-power development

“Indeed, I saw technology deployed in the cause of service as I toured an exhibition pavilion showcasing a diverse range of products from biotechnology to pharmacology.

“Universities are meant to spur technological advancement. It is in line with this philosophy that I announced a new policy requiring all state-owned tertiary institutions in Enugu State to henceforth deliver Experiential Learning to our students. This change will reflect in planning, budget, curriculum reform, assessment and promotions, as well as research,” he said.

The Visitor to the University while expressing delight over the breakthrough, enumerated the government’s efforts I. Repositioning the university including earmarking₦1.6 billion for Infrastructural upgrade at the ESUT College of Medicine, ESUCOM

“We are also committing substantial funds for research purposes next year. These would be made available to state-owned tertiary institutions.

“We have committed over N1.6 billion to carry out structural expansion at ESUT to compensate for the space constraints at Parklane.

“We have equally provided funds worth hundreds of millions to this institution for various programmes, including setting up a multi-purpose laboratory at the College of Medicine, water reticulation at the College of Medicine, rehabilitation of Anatomy building at the College of Medicine, procurement of equipment for re-accreditation of Nursing Sciences, Pharmacy and Medical Laboratory Sciences and procurement of equipment for resource verification of Public Health, Radiography, Human Nutrition and Dietetics as well as Biomedical Engineering in addition to other major interventions to transform the institution.

“We would be setting up a Centre for Experiential Learning here. It would be an experiential hub where professors will be wholly immersed in Experiential Learning, which would be passed on to their students,” Mbah said.

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