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The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, has announced a four-day programme for the 2026 Students’ Week celebration aimed at promoting relaxation, networking, and cultural integration among students.

Speaking during an interview with ESUT Monitor Newspaper , the SUG Director of Socials, Akumka Nmesomachukwu, said the event was designed to provide students with an opportunity to take a break from the demands of academic activities and enjoy moments of recreation and social interaction.

According to the Director, the Students’ Week will run from Tuesday, June 16, to Friday, June 19, 2026. Activities lined up for the celebration include the Garri and Games Fest, Movie Night, Cultural Day themed “Festival of Tribes,” and the annual Bonfire Night.

He described every activity as a major highlight of the week, noting that the Garri and Games Fest would bring students together through friendly competitions and social engagement. He added that the Movie Night would provide students with a relaxing cinema-style experience, while the Cultural Day would celebrate unity in diversity by encouraging students from different ethnic backgrounds to showcase their cultures.

The Director further explained that the Bonfire Night, which concludes the week-long celebration, remains one of the most anticipated traditions of the event. He noted that the programme is expected to strengthen relationships among students across faculties and departments.

On students’ participation, he disclosed that volunteers have been mobilised across faculties, departments, hostels, and social media platforms to ensure widespread awareness and involvement. He also revealed that the organisers have put measures in place to ensure that students do not miss important lectures, quizzes, or attendance requirements while participating in the activities.

Addressing challenges faced in organising the event, the SUG official identified funding as a major concern but expressed appreciation to sponsors and partners for supporting the initiative. He added that collaboration with sponsors has helped the organisers meet some of the financial demands of the programme.

The Director also announced that several prizes, including laptops and other valuable items, would be given away during the week. He said students stand a chance to win rewards through active participation in the various activities.

He maintained that beyond entertainment, the Students’ Week celebration would promote networking, talent discovery, social interaction, and mental well-being. He noted that special content creation challenges and other engagements have been introduced to help students develop soft skills and explore opportunities beyond the classroom.

He therefore urged all students to participate actively in the celebration, describing the Students’ Week as an opportunity for students to have fun, connect with one another, and create lasting memories within the university community.

Meanwhile, ESUT Management has declared Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week as lecture-free days to enable both students and staff to participate actively in this semester’s students’ week.

The announcement was contained in a circular issued on Monday and signed by the University Registrar, Mr Ambrose Ugwu.

In the circular made available to ESUT Monitor, the management urged Deans and Heads of Department to ensure that lecturers complied with the directive adding that academic activities will resume on Monday, June 22.

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Ahead of the 2025 Convocation Ceremony slated to hold on Saturday, the management of ESUT has announced Friday, November 21^st a lecture-free day.

The announcement which was contained in a memo issued on Tuesday, signed by the Registrar, Chief Ambrose Ugwu, noted that the declaration became necessary to allow students and staff to actively participate in the convocation activities and directed Deans, Directors and HODs to comply

“This is to inform the University Community that Friday, the 21st day of November, 2025 has been declared a lecture free day. This is to enable Staff and Students to participate actively in the activities marking the 21st Convocation Ceremonies of the University.

“All Deans, Directors and Heads of Department are requested to bring the foregoing to the attention of the Staff and Students under them,” it said.

ESUT Monitor can report that convocation activities lined up on Friday include registration, accreditation of graduands and collection of academic gowns from 8am

The Alumni Day: “A Day of Eulogies and Tributes in Honour of the Icon and Pillar of the Modern-Day ESUT Alumni Association, Late Chief, Engr., Dr. Innocent I. Akuvue, KSJI, Hon DBA (ESUT), Ozo Ochudo Nibo”/ Interactive Session among Alumni-Alumnae/Industry Professionals/ Networking Session” will hold from 10am at the ESUT Alumni Centre, Ebeano City, ESUT.

Volleyball Match involving male Hostel Residents and Lodge Residents will kick-off by 4pm at the ESUT Volleyball Court.

Meanwhile, the university management has announced a temporary closure of the outbound lane of the University’s main gate effective from 9am on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

According to a circular signed by the Director of Works and Estates, Engr. Ezekwesili Onah, the closure was to allow for maintenance of the road ahead of the Saturday’s Convocation Ceremony.

“This is to notify the University Community, and visitors alike, that the outbound carriage way of the university main entrance road shall be temporarily closed for traffic, effective from 9.00am on Wednesday 19m November, 2025.

“The temporary closure is to enable us carry out minimal maintenance on the failed section of that carriageway and it shall be reopened as soon as the earmarked palliative maintenance works are completed.

“Motorists and other road users are by this notice advised to exercise maximal caution while plying the road as only one carriage way shall be used for both inbound and outbound traffics for the duration of the work,” Engr Onah said.

The 21^st Convocation Ceremony will hold on Saturday, November 22^nd, 2025 with 7, 991 graduates expected to receive various degrees. The Convocation ceremony is for the 2024/2024 graduates of the university.

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The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has declared Thursday, June 5^th, lecture-free day for both students and staff.

Disclosing this to ESUT Monitor in his office, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor Chike Nwoha said the reason is to afford the staff and students needed time to take part in the World Environment Day as well as the Guninnees World Record 27, 000 tree planting excersice set to take place in the university same day.

A Nigerian, Michael Odenigbo, an enviromentalist and a native of Igbo Etiti Local Council in Enugu will on June 5^th attempt to break the Guinness World Record on the number of tress planted within 24 hours by an individual. Mr Odenigbo is expected to plant 27, 000 moringa trees in ESUT between Jun 5 and 6, 2025.

Speaking during the Green Environment Committee meeting, constituted by the management of the university to ensure environmental sustainability and planting of trees in the university, the DVC said that the Committee is poised to provide green enviromrnt and charged staff and students to turn out en mass to be part of the programme.

“On our part as a committee, we are planting 200 trees as part of our mandate to promote a healthy greener environment and help to mitigate the impact of climate change.

“Again, as part of activities to mark the 2025 World Enviroment Day here in ESUT, Mr Michael Odenigbo will be aiming to break the Guninness World Record on the number of trees planted within 24 hours by and individual. We are happy to announce that the tree planting excersice will take place here in ESUT. The management has provided the need land for the event and will support him to excel.

 “Consquently, June 5, 2025, has been declared a lecture-free day in the university to enable students and staff to participate in the event,” he stated.

The theme for the 2025 World Environment Day is “Our Land. Our Future. We are #GenerationRestoration.” The theme focuses on the importance of land restoration and its impact on future generations.

Republic of Korea will be hosting the World Environment Day 2025, with a specific focus on ending plastic pollution globally. This coincides with the Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action, sustainable production and consumption, and protecting oceans and ecosystems.

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