In a bid to foster technological advancement and development of the country through research, the Enugu State University of Sciences and Technology (ESUT) School of Postgraduate Studies will next month hold its 2025 Annual International Conference.

Anchored on the theme “Bridging the gap Between Industry and Academia through Research and Development” the two-day conference which will hold on October 2 and 3 at the Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah Auditorium will commence from 9am each day.

The conference aims to leverage the expertise of academic institutions and the resources of industries to drive innovation, develop new products, and enhance existing processes to tackle pressing national challenges and create new opportunities for socioeconomic development. As well as provide a platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and networking among experts, researchers, and stakeholders.

ESUT Vice-Chancellor, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie will be the Chief Host while the Conference will be hosted by the Dean, ESUT School of Postgraduate Studies, Professor Charles Chime.

The Keynote Speaker will be erudite scholar, Monsignor Professor Obiora Ike, a professor of Ethics and Intellectual Studies at Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu State.

Prof James Robinson, Harris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago, USA, is one of the lead paper presenters. Others include Prof Ambrose Anoruo, Texas A&M University, Kingsville, USA and Prof Mkpa Agụ Mkpa, former Vice-Chancellor, Abịa State University

Speaking in an interview with ESUT Monitor, Chairman, Local Organising Committee, Dr Felix Ugwu said the conference will bring the gown and the town to town-hall discussion on how to effectively utilize research to develop the nations abundant resources.

“We are all aware that research plays a pivotal role in driving national development and as a university of science and technology, it’s incumbent on us to set the pace in this regard.

“The 2025 SPGS Annual International Conference is aimed at achieving the critical purposes of research which include fostering effective policy and decision making by providing accurate data, to drive innovation leading to new technologies, products, and services. Research also helps address national issues like healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Research-driven industries create jobs, stimulate entrepreneurship, and attract investment and above all, it equips nations with cutting-edge knowledge, making them globally competitive. These are the key areas the conference will explore and we have invited scholars both within and outside to do justice to the theme and the sub-themes we selected.

“We have two lead paper presenters from the US and we are still exploring other areas as well. Attendance is open to scholars, industry players, students and researchers,” he said.

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By Amaechi Agbo

Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) is organising its first Alumni Homecoming aimed at reconnecting with the past students of the faculty with a view to creating a network through which they would contributing in supporting the Faculty to enhance teaching and learning.

The alumni are expected to participate in discussions about innovative solutions for teaching and learning challenges, share their experiences, and collaborate on future projects that leverage their expertise and networks. The event will include various activities such as keynote speeches, networking sessions, and presentations on current research and ongoing projects within the faculty.

The Homecoming will hold on June 4, 2025 in the Faculty of Environmental Science Auditorium starting from 10am with a focus on raising awareness and funds for facilities that would impact teaching and learning

Speaking in an interview, Chairman, Local Organising Committee (LOC) Dr Joseph Nwatu, told ESUT Monitor that the Homecoming is the first of its kind since the faculty was established back then in ASUTECH (Anambra State University of Technology) adding that it would afford the alumni opportunity to assess the faculty and consider ways they can be of support

“Since the Faculty of Environmental Sciences was created far back in the days of ASUTECH which led to ESUT, we have not had a situation where we call back our alumni to return home, just like a reunion. It is important now because the faculty needs the assistance of her alumni who are ilustrious sons and daughters in different endeavors all over the world.

“We have a burden of improving the teaching and learning environment in the faculty and government cannot do everything. World over, the alumni is the strength of every research or teaching institution, that is why we are requesting them to come home, and see the system they passed through and consider how they can make it better,’ Dr Nwatu said.

The first ever Alumni Homecoming of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences will be hosted by the Dean, Professor Edmund Iyi while the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie will be the Chief Host.

This homecoming event is not just a celebratory gathering but also a call to action for alumni to engage with their alma mater and help drive progress in environmental science and sustainability efforts.

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Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has officially approved the composition of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 23rd National Sports Festival, tagged “Enugu 2026”.

Daniel Onwuegbulam, Director of Information, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Enugu State disclosed this on Monday in a statement in Enugu.

According to the statement, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Lloyd Ekweremadu is the Chairman of the committee.

Onwuegbulam added that other members included seasoned professionals with extensive experience in sports administration, event management, and youth development.

They include Bamiduro Olumide, a sports management expert and former National Badminton champion, as Secretary General.

Mary Onyali, former world-class athlete with extensive international sporting experience; Aku Akazu, a lawyer and sports management expert.

Others are Victor Okorie, elite athlete representative and member of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, and Blessing Ekwe, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria and FIFA-licensed agent.

Also, Davidson Owumi, current COO of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and former General Manager of Enugu Rangers Football Club were in the list.

Also on the committee are Tony Ugwu, Chairman, Enugu State Football Association and Henry Okorie – Executive Member of the Nigeria Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Nigerian Athletics Commission.

Others are Jonathan Nnaji, President of the Nigeria’s Modern Pentathlon Federation, Vice President of the Africa Modern Pentathlon Confederation and Executive Board Member of the Nigeria Olympic Committee.

Boniface Onovo and Ephraim Ochonma, Directors of Organizing and Coaching respectively, represent the Enugu State Ministry of Youth and Sports.

Obiora Obasi, Technical Assistant to the Commissioner, Enugu State Ministry of Youth and Sports completes the list.

According to the director, the state government expressed its full confidence in the ability of the committee to organise and deliver an outstanding National Sports Festival.

“Their leadership will play a crucial role in fostering athletic excellence, promoting national unity, and driving economic development through sports,” the statement said.

Onwuegbulam said that the commissioner had already expressed confidence in the ability of the committee to do a great job by organising a festival of international standard.

“With their expertise and our government’s unwavering support, ‘Enugu 2026’ will be an extraordinary event that leaves a lasting legacy, ” Ekweremmadu said.

The National Sports Commission (NSC) last year awarded Enugu State the hosting right of the 2026 National Sports Festival.

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