Nwobodo Chidera

The Department of Mass Communication on Friday emerged champions of the 2026 Enugu State University of Science and Technology, (ESUT) Freshers League.

The league which was contested by 100 level students in each department in the university, saw the communicators emerge champions after winning Computer Science Department 4-3 on penalties. The regulation had ended 1-1

Computer Science had every reason to think the game was won by half-time. They hadn’t scored, but they’d done everything else — eight shots to Mass Comm’s one, three on target, corners stacking up in their favour, and a Mass Comm goalkeeper who barely touched the ball but somehow looked like the busiest man on the pitch.

Computer Science (CSC) pressed, probed, and camped in front of goal for most of the first forty-five minutes. Every buildup looked the same: patient spells of possession in midfield, a ball worked wide, a cross or cutback into the box, and then nothing to finish it off. They just couldn’t find the goal their play deserved.

For a spell it looked like the kind of first half that gets replayed in a coach’s head long after the final whistle — all the right ingredients, none of them paid off. Mass Comm, by contrast, spent most of the opening forty-five defending in numbers, happy to sit deep, break up play, and let the opponents have the ball in areas that didn’t hurt them. It wasn’t pretty, but it was working. They went in at the break down on the stat sheet — one shot on target to CSC’s eight — but level on the scoreboard, which in a cup final is the only column that counts.

Whatever was said at half-time, it showed almost immediately. Mass Comm came out for the second half a different side — higher up the pitch, more willing to commit bodies forward, no longer content to just soak up pressure. Computer Science’s breakthrough, when it came, felt like a fair reward for the balance of play: Jiggy finished off a passage of pressure that had been building since kickoff and sent the CSC bench into celebration. It was the goal the first half had promised.

It didn’t last. Mass Comm’s response was almost instant — Salah got in behind and levelled the score before CSC could settle back into their rhythm, and from that point the game changed shape entirely. What had been a one-sided territorial battle turned into an open contest, end to end, both sides now trading chances instead of one side manufacturing them.

The shot count by full-time told the story of that shift: 13 for Computer Science, 12 for Mass Comm — a gap of one, compared to the seven-shot gulf at the break. And in the column that actually decides games, shots on target, Mass Comm had nosed ahead, 7 to 6.

Neither side eased off after the goals went in — if anything, the game got more combative. Fouls piled up on both ends, CSC finishing with eleven to Mass Comm’s five, a fair reflection of how much harder the game had to be fought once it turned into a genuine contest. Both goalkeepers earned their keep late on too, combining for eleven saves between them, denying good chances at both ends as the clock ran down. Nobody wanted to be the side that blinked, and for ninety minutes, nobody did.

With the scores still level after normal time, the final went to penalties — the cruellest way to decide a game, and the fairest test of nerve. Mass Comm held theirs better. They converted when it mattered, and when CSC’s fourth attempt didn’t find the net, the shootout — and the tournament — belonged to Mass Comm, 4-3.

It’s a hard way for CSC to lose a final they controlled for long stretches, especially after a first-half showing that should have put the game out of reach and Jiggy’s opener that looked, for a few minutes, like the moment that would define the match. But cup finals rarely reward the team that dominates for forty-five minutes; they reward whoever adjusts and holds their nerve for all ninety, plus whatever comes after. Mass Comm changed their approach at the break, rode Salah’s equalizer to level terms, and finished the job from the spot when it mattered most.

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By Amaechi Agbo

The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has released the cut-off marks for admissions into over 75 programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session,

The university through a circular signed by the Registrar, Mr Ambrose Ugwu announced a benchmark cut-off mark of 240 for Medicine/Surgery, Nursing Sciences and Law while Pharmacy, Optometry and Physiotherapy are pegged at 220.

Other courses such as Med Lab Sciences, Medical Radiography, Computer Science, Intelligence and Security Studies, Cyber Security, Data Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence have 200 as their base mark.

Students who scored 180 and above could be offered admissions into departments of Anatomy, Public Health, Civil Engineering, Electrical/ Electronic Engineering, Accountancy, Business Administration, Mass Communication, Political Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, International Relations and Diplomacy and Architecture

The university further allotted 160 marks as the basis for admission into courses in Faculties of Agriculture, Education, Environmental Sciences and other courses

The University also announced Post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination to be conducted online with a registration fee of N2000. Adding that registration will commence on Tuesday July 7 and end on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Candidates were advised to visit the ESUT visit the school’s portal: portal.esut.edu.ng for their registration.

Accordingly, “this is to inform all candidates who chose Enugu State University of Science and technology (ESUT) in the 2026 UTME and those who did not choose ESUT but now wish to apply that there will be online screening of candidates for admission.

“Please note that candidates who now wish to change to ESUT should first apply to JAMB for change of institution. The screening will be online and candidates are not required to appear for Physical Screening or Aptitude Test. The screening processing fee is two thousand naira (2,000.00) only

“Candidates will be notified of their admission status through ESUT portal and JAMB Online registration starts on Tuesday 7th July 2026 and ends on Saturday 15th August 2026.

“Candidates should visit the school’s portal: portal.esut.edu.ng and click 2026/2027

Below is the full details of the circular:

This is to inform all candidates who chose Enugu State University of Science and technology (ESUT) in the 2026 UTME and those who did not choose ESUT but now wish to apply that there will be online screening of candidates for admission. Please note that candidates who now wish to change to ESUT should first apply to JAMB for change of institution.

A. ESUT minimum UTME scores for different courses are as shown below.

1. Medicine/Surgery, Nursing Sciences, Law – 240
2. Pharmacy, Doctor of Optometry, Doctor of Physiotherapy – 220
3. Med Lab Sciences, Medical Radiography, Computer Science, Intelligence and Security Studies, Cyber Security, Data Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence – 200

iv. Anatomy, Public Health, Civil Engineering, Electrical/ Electronic Engineering, Accountancy, Business Administration, Mass Communication, Political Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Architecture -180

 v. Faculties of Agriculture, Education, Environmental Sciences and other courses -160

B. The screening will be online and candidates are not required to appear for Physical Screening or Aptitude Test

C. The screening processing fee is two thousand naira (2,000.00) only

D. Candidates will be notified of their admission status through ESUT portal and JAMB CAPS COMMENCEMENT OF REGISTRATION: Online registration starts on Tuesday 7th July 2026 and ends on Saturday 15th August 2026.

2 REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:

1. Visit the school’s portal: portal.esut.edu.ng and click 2026/2027

2. Under Regular Students, click 2026/2027 Admission Screening Registration

3. In the page that shows up, key in your JAMB Reg. No. and Click

4. Key in the required details in the next page to generate your invoice

5. On the invoice page, you have payment options using Interswitch: which include: a. By Bank Branch: This involves you proceeding to any commercial bank with a printout of the generated invoice which contains a reference number which you would use for payment of N2,000 via Enugu State IGR pay direct

b. By Debit Card: This involves you paying online with your Debit Card.

6. Return to the application page and enter your JAMB Registration number again

 7. Proceed with the completion of the form and confirm your entries

9. Submit your application 10. Print out your acknowledgment slip NB: Candidates awaiting the results of WAEC/SSCE (May/June), NECO/SSCE (May/June) and NABTEB May /June) 2026 are eligible to apply.

Results released after 30th September 2026 will not be accepted. Inconsistency in name is not acceptable to the university and may lead to disqualification. Candidates’ names on their O’ Level certificates and UTME results and other registration documents must be the same All candidates are required to upload their SSCE O Level results on JAMB CAPS.

ATTESTATION:

Candidate must certify that the information given by him/her in each of the sections of the screening form is to the best of his/her knowledge accurate. Should any be found to be false, he/she shall be disqualified.

3 DIRECT ENTRY CANDIDATES: All direct entry candidates who chose ESUT are also to be screened online. They are to access the school’s portal and other information about the online screening as stated above. All Direct Entry candidates must request their former institutions to verify and clear them on JAMB e-facilities.

Available Courses for 2026/2027 Academic Session:

1. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT a) Agricultural Economics & Extension b) Agronomy and Ecological Management c) Animal Science and Fisheries Management d) Food Sciences and Technology

2. FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES a) Doctor of Optometry b) Doctor of Physiotherapy c) Human Nutrition and Dietetics e) Medical Laboratory Sciences f) Nursing Sciences g) Public Health h) Radiography

3. FACULTY OF ARTS a) English and Literary Studies b) History & International Studies

4. FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES Anatomy

5. FACULTY OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES a) Applied Biochemistry b) Applied Biology and Biotechnology c) Applied Microbiology

6. FACULTY OF CLINICAL MEDICINE Medicine and Surgery

7. FACULTY OF EDUCATION a) Agricultural Education b) Business Education c) Computer Education 4 d) Continuing Education and Development Studies e) Education Administration and Supervision f) Education Biology g) Education Chemistry h) Educational Management I) Education Mathematics j) Education Physics k) Educational Technology I) Guidance and Counselling m) Human Kinetics and Health Education n) Integrated Science Education o) Technology and Vocational Education

8. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING a) Agriculture and Bioresources Engineering b) Biomedical Engineering c) Chemical Engineering d) Civil Engineering e) Computer Engineering f) Electrical and Electronics Engineering g) Mechanical and Production Engineering h) Mechatronics Engineering j) Metallurgical and Material Engineering k) Software Engineering

9. FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES a) Architecture b) Building c) Environmental Management d) Estate management s) Geography and Meteorology f) Quantity Surveying 9) Surveying and Geo-informatics h) Urban and Regional Planning

10. FACULTY OF LAW: Law

11. FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES a) Accountancy 5 b) Banking and Finance c) Business Administration d) Co-operative Economics and Management 8) Insurance and Risk Management f) Marketing g) Mass Communication h) Public Administration

12. FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES Pharmacy

13. FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES a) Artificial Intelligence b) Computer Science c) Cyber Security d) Data Science e) Geology and Mining f) Industrial Chemistry g) Mathematics h) Industrial Physics j) Statistics

14. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES a) Economics b) Intelligence and Security Studies c) International Relations and Diplomacy d) Library and Information Science e) Political Science f) Psychology g) Sociology/Anthropology

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If calm and storm could dance, they would dance through my first day in school.

On the 25th of October, 2025, I secured admission into Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), one of the most prestigious universities in the South East.

On the 26th of October, I woke up as early as 5:30 a.m. to prepare for my first day at the university. I freshened up and took my breakfast immediately so I could get to the park before 7:00 a.m. Unfortunately, I dashed out of my house at 7:05, with my admission letter and credentials neatly packaged in a red transparent file.

When I got to the park, I boarded a bus from Amechi to Enugu State University of Technology (ESUT), located in Agbani, Nkanu West LGA. I paid a fee of one thousand naira, and the driver gave me a ticket. At first, I thought he increased the fare because I looked like a fresher (novice), but later I noticed other passengers paid the same, and I felt relieved.

By 7:31 a.m., the bus was filled, and we commenced our journey. A lot of trepidations thoughts ran through my mind, especially the recurring question: “Am I really ready for this?” But I brushed it off and stayed quiet as we moved.

The driving was smooth but the journey seemed longer. Some passengers even dozed off with their mouths wide open, but my thoughts wouldn’t let me rest. During the journey, something caught my attention, I saw about five motorcycles on the road, which was unusual  to me because I have not seen any since they were banned on July 3, 2012, by former governor Sullivan Chime. At first, I assumed they were lawbreakers.

However, when our bus reached a place called Chika Best in Agbani, I realized there was actually an okada park there. It gave me a strong sense of nostalgia. Later, I learned that okadas were only banned in the metropolis part of Enugu meanwhile in Agbani, they were the main means of transportation.

After about 35 minutes, we finally arrived at ESUT. The campus sat along a tarred road, with a bus stop positioned in the middle of a two-way road close to the university’s main access route. The university gate stood tall,  a large archway proudly displaying “ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.” A boundary wall surrounded the campus, marking it clearly from nearby properties.

When we got to the gate, the driver paid a ₦100 fee to a security officer in order to gain access into the campus it was quite standard, if you ask me. The moment we entered, my nervousness grew stronger. If moments could fly, mine had already flown away.

Still, the beautifully landscaped areas of the school gave me a warm welcome as we drove along the 1 km tarred road. I told the driver to drop me off at the Administrative Block, the only place I knew at the time. In less than three minutes, he stopped at a bus stop named “FANS” and pointed to the building.

The block was a multi-storey structure rectangular, neat, and clearly marked “ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCK” in wine-red letters, with “REGISTRAR/BURSAR’S WING” written below in black.

When I got there, I met a crowd of students waiting outside like predators ready to feast. Most had tired and unfriendly facial expression except for one fair lady sitting calmly with one knee up, looking completely unbothered. I approached her to ask some questions, hoping she could guide me as a fresher. Coincidentally, she was a fresher too! She told me I needed to go to the ICT Centre to pay my school fees, acceptance fee, and development levy. I almost asked where it was, but since she was new herself, I decided not to.

As I was about to leave, she called me back and advised me to wait until around 8:30 or 9:00 before heading there — “they might not have started work yet,” she said. I adhered to her advice and sat beside her. We chatted for quite a while and even forgot our purpose for being there for a moment. Around 9:00, she reminded me to go sort out my payments. We both laughed and went our separate ways.

I began my search for the cybercafé building like a shepherd who had lost his sheep. Honestly, the problem was I didn’t want to ask for directions because I was afraid it would reveal my identity as a fresher. The sun was merciless that day ESUT’s “special sun,” as I’d heard students call it, wasn’t an exaggeration after all!

Just as I was about to give in, I met an old friend by chance. We exchanged pleasantries, and when I explained my situation, he gladly helped me. He took me to the cybercafé and waited while I completed my payments. Unfortunately, the portal was slow due to network traffic, and I couldn’t pay my development levy that day so they told me to come back another day.

Afterward, my friend accompanied me back to the Administrative Block, on our way to the block, he asked what I needed to do there, since registration wasn’t handled there and funny enough I was speechless when the question was thrown at me because I don’t have the right answers to it. He understood my silence and kindly showed me the building for the verification process. When I arrived, I met even more exhausted and furious faces than before!

At that point, I wanted to give up. The phrase “Go hard or go home” echoed in my mind and honestly, I was ready to go home. But then, an angel appeared in the form of a man named Mr. Agbo. He saw me sweating and looking lost, and he asked what was wrong I explained my situation, and he kindly asked me to help him carry his files to his office I agreed, sensing his good intentions.

In his office, he offered me a comfortable chair and a sachet of water. As I drank, I felt renewed as if energy had returned to my body. He helped me photocopy my documents and even offered to pay my development levy since I couldn’t earlier. I was overwhelmed with gratitude, thanking him after almost every sentence.

After everything, he took me around the campus, showing me the faculties, the library, and finally my department, Mass Communication. It was a beautiful one-storey building, and I instantly felt proud to belong there. We even met two neatly dressed ladies who told us 100-level lectures hadn’t started yet. They directed us to a senior student who took my number, added me to the departmental group chat, and told me to come for lectures the next Tuesday in my departmental wear a sky-blue shirt and black trousers.

We thanked him and left. Mr. Agbo then took me to the park. I sincerely thanked him again for everything he had done. He smiled and waved as I boarded a bus back home to Amechi this time for a cheaper fare of ₦700.

That day was a mix of chaos and blessings – a true dance between calm and storm. Every time I felt like giving up, someone appeared to lift me up. I will always be grateful to God and to Mr. Agbo for making my first day in ESUT one I’ll never forget.

But then…

When I got back home I told my parents how my day went and the requirements I needed to resume school. They congratulated me again and adhered to my requirements. Tuesday felt so far and near at the same time. I had a mixed feeling of anxiety and excitement till the awaited day. I repeated my Thursday routine but this time around I wore my departmental wear and carried a small black laptop bag. When I stepped out of my compound, I felt like a celebrity because all eyes were on me, to the extent a stranger asked whether I was going for a job interview which made me chuckle. When I got to school I told the bus driver to stop me at a new location this time around which was the faculty of MANAGEMENT SCIENCE and due to the fact I went to the faculty last week I remembered some routes I took and then I got to my class which had 100l Mass communication boldly written above the door. Then I walked into the class encountering my fellow course-mates for the first time. Some wore their departmental wear while some wore casual dress (mofti). I gently walked  to the third row to sit down then began to press my phone due to my high level of anti-social and introvert life  and  secondly there was no form of serious socialization/interaction in the class at that time. I had to stay put, after a while, a courageous girl named Ogechukwu Loveth stood up and addressed the class telling us to try and socialize with our fellow course-mates in the class instead of pressing our phones and treating our neighbours like non-living things, she then told us her name and left the scene back to her seat .

To me it was really fascinating and impressive for a 100 level student to do such a nice presentation to people she is probably seeing for the first time and from that day onwards she gained my respect. After a while a guy putting on a baggy trouser and the departmental shirt styled with jewelry all over his clothes walked in to the class to address us, he was the year 2 assistant course rep, he asked us our names for a proper introduction and also had a conversation with us and then left, two other students like the department president and the 300l course rep did the same and left  before the Staff Adviser of ESUT Monitor Newspaper, Mr Amaechi Agbo (MC Mazi) came to address us with three newspapers. During his speech I was sighted and awarded the Best Dressed 100 Level Mass Communication Student Of The Day in my class and awarded my first ever newspaper. I felt dumbfounded with such honour he also told the class he did not want to go back with the remaining newspapers so he asked questions, a female student got it so he gave her one of the newspapers and then gave another newspaper to another female for being the female best dressed 100 level mass communication student of the day in my class and then left.

When school was over I ran home with joy to share the good news with my parents, they were proud and congratulated me once more

On  the second day of my lecture was disrupted by rain, just as I was about getting to the park the heaven opened heavily and dealt with me mercilessly until I got into the bus.  When I got to class we were still treated like JJC (Johny Just Come) another set of people came to advise us about the university and many more.

The next day being Thursday was the day I ought to pack into my lodge, at this point I was expecting to have a bit fulfilment because I have craved for this freedom for a very long time but I wasn’t excited the way I thought.  It just felt normal but regardless I departed with my parents prayer and guidance and we said our farewells .

Along the way, the class became interactive people started making friends quickly and the class grew bigger and bigger day by day. there was a friend segment which is usual in all academic institutions whereby a front Becker friends are located in the front bench while the back benchers friends were located  at the back and I was part of the front benchers and we were only 3 boys and about 8 girls in my front seat row at that time. It was not a problem to me at that time being.

Some weeks later, the Dean of Faculty of Management Science with some SUG (Students Union Government) official and some 300level students came to elect a course representative (001) for our class. Regardless of the fact we already had an acting course rep at that time which the class knew. He introduced his self and stated his agenda he then asked whether any of the students in class would like to go for the post. I stood up with courage, the whole class cheered and clapped for reasons I couldn’t comprehend because I have not interacted with most of them. After that the class also nominated some individuals for the post both boys and girls. We all were in the corridor while the class elected the candidate they felt was right for the post. At the end of the election, the class chose the then acting Course Rep and he became the substantive 001 of the class. i took the loss in good faith and went back to my lodge  with no regret whatsoever because as the saying goes what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, so I refined the pain to positive gain.

After few weeks I began to interact and relate with the “back benchers” which were basically boys I have not seen before in the class talk more of talking to them due to the low exposure I got from staying in the front always. The interaction began when I encountered my fellow course mate, Wealth, whom matched my vibe properly unlike most of the front benchers after a while I changed from a front seater to a back bencher which most of people will perceive the narrative as “he changed from a good boy to a bad boy” in terms of peer group influence. Regardless I didn’t care because my discipline didn’t change only my position. During this same period some of our course-mates suddenly started to dislike our course representative saying he is rude, lacks respect and many more but I just gave it deaf ears and continued my activity after all there is nothing I could have  done.   

The Exam Moment—the Pidgeon Flew

Talking of exam, time flew so fast I  couldn’t comprehend that my first semester exams was just in one week and I wasn’t sure if I was  prepared. I left my hope on God. The exam came, the experience alone – a story for another day – and went by so fast leading to the end of the semester in March. At this point I had already made a lot of friends and memories by the end of the semester and one of the things I thanked God for was the discipline to stick to my dress code throughout the semester as I knew that truly a new level have been unlocked so unto the next.

Looking back on my first semester at Mass Communication, ESUT, I can confidently say it was a journey filled with surprises, challenges, victories, and valuable lessons. From the anxiety of my first day on campus to making friends, contesting for a leadership position, adapting to campus life, and successfully completing my first examinations, every experience contributed to my growth as a student and as an individual. Along the way, I encountered people who inspired, supported, and challenged me, helping me see life from different perspectives.

The semester taught me that success is not only measured by achievements but also by the courage to step out of one’s comfort zone, learn from disappointments, and keep moving ahead. As I closed the chapter of my first semester recollection, I felt grateful to God for His guidance, to my parents for their unwavering support, and to everyone who played a role in making my transition into university life memorable. With new friendships, valuable experiences, and greater confidence, I looked forward to the next semester, knowing that my journey at ESUT had only just begun.

𝑪𝒉𝒖𝒌𝒘𝒖𝒆𝒃𝒖𝒌𝒂 𝑬𝒎𝒆𝒋𝒖𝒍𝒖 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 100 𝑳𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍 𝑺𝒕𝒅𝒖𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝑬𝑺𝑼𝑻

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The Management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) will next month release the cut-off marks for various courses in the university ahead of the 2026/2027 admissions.

ESUT Monitor gathered that courses such as Nursing, Medicine and Surgery, Law, and Computer Science, among others, have the highest number of subscribers for the new admission. For instance, while a total of 3,043 candidates applied to study Nursing, over 1,500 applicants declared interest in Medicine and Surgery, while Computer Science and Law also have over a thousand subscribers.

However, despite the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board announcing a general cut-off of 150 marks, ESUT’s admissible marks are higher owing to the large number of subscribers. He further explained why a candidate who got 300 may not be offered admission to study Medicine, but another with 260 was offered.

The University Registrar told ESUT Monitor that JAMB’s cut-off mark is the basis for every university, but added that each university will determine its admissible cut-off mark depending on the number of applicants and quotas available to them.

“ESUT joined other universities in attending the JAMB policy meeting held in May. At the meeting, the general cut-off mark approved was 150 for universities—private, public, and faith-based institutions, including federal and state universities. It is now left for individual universities to determine the cut-off marks for each department. However, it is very important to understand what is meant by a cut-off mark. It refers to the admissible mark a candidate must obtain in the UTME.

“For example, in Medicine, admissions are divided into categories: national, state, and local government merits. When we talk about a cut-off mark, it applies only to national merit. Suppose the highest score in Medicine is 326 and the university quota is 350. You count from the highest scorer downward until you reach the allotted number for national merit. That becomes the national merit cut-off.

“After that comes state merit. If the last person admitted through national merit scored 310, then candidates with scores of 309, 308, and below move into the state merit category. At this stage, only indigenes of the state can participate. For state merit, candidates are selected according to their scores, irrespective of local government. The required number is counted, and those candidates are admitted under state merit.

“After state merit comes local government merit. For example, in Enugu North, if the highest score is 290, candidates are selected based on the quota allocated to that local government. Due to the increase in quota, each local government may have about three slots. The top three scorers from that local government would then be admitted.

“In another local government, such as Oji River, Aninri, or Isi-Uzo, the highest scorer may have 270. In such cases, candidates from other local governments who scored higher may still not gain admission because their local government quota has already been filled. This process continues until the total quota of 350 is achieved.

“This year, there will be nothing like attrition. Attrition only comes into play when a university has completed its quota and requests an additional percentage. Since our quota has increased, there will be no attrition. We thank God that the quota for Medicine has increased from 240 last year to 350. However, the quota for Nursing remains unchanged,” he said.

He announced that given the high number of candidates who applied for various courses in the university, the cut-off marks were adjusted to reflect realities based on excellence and intelligence.

“It may interest you to know that the number of applicants for Nursing, Medicine, and Computer Science is very high. As of the admission committee meeting held on May 21, the total number of applicants for Nursing Science was 3,043, while the quota remains 120. Medicine had 1,553 applicants with a quota of 350, while Computer Science had 1,086 applicants with a quota of 150.

“Based on these figures, we determined the admissible marks as follows: Medicine – 240, Nursing – 240, and Law – 240. Computer Science – 200. Most science-related courses will have admissible marks ranging between 200 and 240. Optometry, Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Radiography, Mass Communication, and Civil Engineering will all have admissible marks of 200.”

He further disclosed that the admission advertisement will be published in the first week of July.

“The official admission advertisement will be released in the first week of July, where all these details will be specified. For now, these are the provisional scores available. Because some candidates are still awaiting their results, having just completed their WAEC examinations or waiting for NECO results, we will create a platform for such candidates to upload their results as soon as they become available. This is to ensure that nobody is disadvantaged,” he concluded.

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By Nwabuike Favour

The Head, Department of Mass Communication at the Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic (formerly Abia State Poly), Dr Dennis Emeka Ubani, in this exclusive interview with our Business Editor, Nwabuike Favour, explores the importance for unbundling of the department and why the OOP is better placed in this spectrum.

Dr Ubani also identified the one particular need he would request from the Abia State Governor, Mr Alex Otti if he meets him one-on-one.

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My name is Mr Dennis Emeka Ubani a PhD holder in mass Communication. And my areas of specialty are Public Relations and Advertising.

Assumption office as HOD

Being the HOD was of recent but I was part of the staff that started this programme, so I understand the department well. When you talk about Mass Communication, it is very broad family and thank God my school recently unbundled which means we now have some departments that have moved from the conventional Mass Communication to be a department on their own. So Mass Communication and school of media studies are now the family umbrella name. There are other areas like Advertising, Public Relations, Online Journalism, Media Studies among others. All of these are branches of Mass Communication.

Before I came in there were limited infrastructure, and luckily for us the Governor when he assumed office appointed the new Rector, Dr Christopher Okolie, a man knowledgeable about everything and as soon as he realized the challenges we had in the department, he didn’t waste time to provide them. Recently we had accreditation where all 39 programmes run by this school received full clean bill of health.

The other challenge is staffing but it is also being tackled.

Is Mass Comm. still relevant in the society today?

Maybe what you should have asked me is, is communication relevant in our world today? Without communication, there would be no existence. In fact, communication started right from time traced down to the first book of the Bible in Genesis. It was God and the trinity that started Mass Communication when they said let us make man in our own image. Remember communication is interpersonal, intra-personal and Mass Communication. Without communication existence wouldn’t have be. Just imagine in a family were everyone is dumb, what kind of family will that be? Imagine a society where nobody is communicating, how will the government know the problems of the Masses? So there is need for interexchange of feelings and opinions. People must talk, they must communicate. What we should talk about now is the international super highways, you talk about the internet, Goggle etc these are all modern communication channels. And anybody not in communication base is irrelevant in the society.

How old is Mass Communication in the OOP?

We’ve graduated 3 sets now. As a department, the course runs for five years, we have two years and one year break for our Industrial Training (IT) then they come back for another 2 years making it 5 years. Therefore, we are 8 years old here in Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic.

What are the advantages of unbundling Mass Communication?

During our days in school, it was really challenging, my set was the first set that studied Mass Communication in Abia State University. Around that time, there were doubts of textbooks, people were not writing (publishing textbooks) and we had issues getting books to read and with time we got them but it happened we had to read all the areas of Mass Communication as I earlier mention. So unbundling it makes it easier for people to choose the area where they are good at. I might be good in Broadcasting because my voice is good but not good in Advertising as well as other courses even film acting. And we have a department for that. The unbundling helps people to concentrate so as to become masters in what they do. It gives room to specialization.

What is the population of Mass Communication students in the OOP?

Every year, we don’t have the same number of students applying for the Programme, and this is a new year. We always have almost a thousand students and because of the way the Governor and the Rector have set up the system, I bet you we will have large number of students during this year’s intake.

If you meet the Governor today, what will be your request?

First I will thank him for being the governor of Abia State and for a job well done especially for appointing our new Rector. We do call him the game changer. But if I meet him today, the only request I will make is staffing. I will ask him to allow us to recruit more lecturers. We need more hands to handle the courses here in the department.

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As staff and students of the Department of Mass Communication, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) continue to yearn for the unbundling of the department into a faculty, the Vice- Chancellor of the university, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie has offered explanation on why the management is yet to implement the approval for the unbundling

Speaking in an exclusive interview with ESUT Monitor, the VC said apart from Mass Communication, the Department of Architecture also got approval for unbundling but regretted that the management is limited by funding to embark on the projects.

While describing Mass Communication as a pivotal department with potential to excel as a faculty with six departments, the VC said the funding for takeoff is critical because apart from providing the infrastructure, manpower will also be needed to management the faculty

“Mass Communication got their approval for unbundling about six years ago. It should have multiple departments within the Faculty of Mass Communication, about six, if I’m right, between four to six. Their own was the earliest approval. We have the intention to unbundle but we don’t have the financial capacity to embark on it now. We have not done the unbundling because inadequate funding.  

“Mass Communication has the potential to flourish as a faculty with six departments but the funding for takeoff is enormous. Both infrastructure and staffing are key components that must be factored in and right now, we don’t have them. But we are losing sleep over it,” the VC told ESUT Monitor

He noted that the management is keen in expanding the university adding that “Architecture is begging us for a faculty, and it has been approved by the regulatory body that it should be a distinct faculty instead of a department. It should be a faculty with about six departments.  We are looking into all these but the issue is that when you try to solve one problem, several other problems will spring up. However, we are not deterred. If we have the right resources today, we will unbundle Mass Communication and Architectures without delay.”

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 Enugu – Agbani – The Vice-Chancellor of Enugu State University of Technology (ESUT), Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie has made a passionate plea to the National Universities Commission (NUC) accreditation team, imploring them to approach the crucial exercise as a peer review mechanism aimed at improvement rather than punitive action. The VC stressed the immense pressure on the team, who are the first of 23 programmes slated for accreditation in the 2025/2026 academic cycle.

The VC made the call NUC Accreditation teams paid him a courtesy visit in his office during the week.

The Vice-Chancellor used his welcome address to the NUC team to lay bare the turbulence facing the Nigerian university system, including the ongoing fallout from the recent ASUU strike, which he acknowledged as a fight for a just cause. He confessed that the NUC itself was in “serious problem” trying to adjust the accreditation schedule after the interruptions.

The VC emphasized the critical nature of the initial visit, warning that a poor result would create a “nasty” domino effect that would “flow down to the other 21 programmes.” He reminded departments under review, Architecture and Mass Communication, of their historical strength, noting that the latter had previously scored over 70 percent.

To ensure continuous readiness, the university has adopted a unique, proactive funding measure: allocating ₦10,000 from every school fee paid into a dedicated “accreditation account” for constant facility upliftment and repairs.

Acknowledging the persistent challenge of underfunding in public universities, the VC lauded the intervention of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) for helping to improve infrastructure. He highlighted significant investments in the university’s library, noting that millions of books are now available online through subscriptions like EBSCO and Terra, ensuring students and faculty have access to global resources.

While the VC joked that the Mass Communication Department’s biggest problem was having too many students subscribing, he voiced serious concern for the Insurance and Risks Management programme, which suffers from low enrollment across Nigerian universities. He appealed to the NUC experts to use their experience to offer recommendations on how to attract more students, stating it would be a “suicide” to strike out the program.

The Vice-Chancellor concluded with an open-door policy, challenging the team to point out any deficiencies they could fix within their arrival and promising a proactive, bureaucracy-free response from the university team. He referenced a religious metaphor of forgiveness, stating the NUC team was there to help, not to “vilify us or punish us.”

Already, Mass Communication, Insurance and Risks management and Public Administration Departments have undergone accreditation in the last six days

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My industrial training at Kids FM, Wazobia Port Harcourt was an experience I will always cherish. First, it was fun, then busy, and later, full of lessons that shaped my growth as a Mass Communication student.

When I arrived at the station, I was nervous and excited. The presenters were already talking on air, and everything in the broadcasting room was well set. Everyone seemed focused on their roles. I noticed that the engineers only came in when there was a technical glitch which showed how smoothly things usually run.

As the days went by, I began to understand how a radio station works. I watched how presenters prepared their shows, selected songs, and kept children entertained. Soon, I started helping out with small but important tasks. I helped create content, picked phone calls, played adverts and songs, and even played the already prepared news. I also wrote short scripts for my OAPs (On-Air Personalities) and helped them plan their shows.

But the most memorable day of all was the day I was given the chance to go on air, LIVE! It was unreal!. It was as if I was dreaming. The topic was “the importance of breakfast” and I also talked about how to prepare cooked yam and egg sauce.

 At first, my heart was beating fast, but as soon as I started talking, I became calmer and amore confident. I spoke about why breakfast is important and explained the easy steps of preparing the meal. That experience made me proud of myself. Truly, it was a day I will never forget.

During my training, I also observed how the engineers worked behind the scenes to make sure every sound was clear and smooth on air. Their teamwork with the presenters showed me that broadcasting is not a one-man job,  it takes everyone’s effort.

One of the best events we had during my stay was the “Kids FM Family Fun Day”, which we held on Independence Day. It was full of excitement and laughter. There were raffle draws, singing, dancing, and games for everyone. It felt like one big happy family coming together to celebrate.

I learned so much from my time at Kids FM – how to create and edit contents, how to speak with confidence, how to edit videos, write scripts, and make every conversation engaging. Most of all, I learned how to believe in myself. The people I met there encouraged me and boosted my passion for broadcasting.

My time at Kids FM, Wazobia Port Harcourt, was more than just an internship, it was a journey that helped me discover my voice, my composure and my talent. I left the station with new skills, new confidence, and a stronger dream to build a career in broadcasting.

My Gratitude to my HOD, Professor Chidi Ezinwa for his fatherly role and all he is doing with the board of the department to give us the best journalistic training.  

By Ali Hope Onyinyechi is EMN Reporter and in 300level

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By Okoro Chikaodiri

The Mass Communication Department of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has received 50 new sets of Five-seater desks to address the seating challenge faced by year one students.

The department’s Head, Associate Prof Chidi Ezinwa expressed gratitude to the University Management for their prompt response in providing the desk which had become a nagging issue for the department.

According to Associate Prof Ezinwa, the department had informed the school management about the need for additional seats, especially in year one classe where students often had to stand during lectures.

The Vice Chancellor responded promptly by providing the new seats which immediately deployed in the lecture hall to enhance teaching and learning

The HOD described providing a conducive learning environment as a top priority for the department and expressed happiness and surprise at the rapid response from the Vice Chancellor, noting that the provision of new seats would enhance the academic experience of students.

He emphasized that the department and management had done their part in creating a comfortable learning environment, and now it’s up to the students to take advantage of it.

The new seats are expected to improve the overall learning experience for year one Mass Communication students at the ESUT.

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By Amaechi Agbo

The Rector, Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Prof Gozie Ogbodo has described the institute as the incubation hub that feeds media houses in Nigeria with trained graduates.

Prof Ogbodo who stated this in a recent media interaction, noted that the Department of Mass Communication in the institution is renowned for producing quality graduates who had gone ahead to excel in the media industry both nationally and globally.

“What IMT is doing as an institute which is very renowned in Mass Communication and has produced very reputable nationally and internationally acclaimed professionals in media, is that we are the incubation institute which is feeding many of the media agencies in Nigeria.

“The work we are doing here is benefiting agencies like FRCN, AIT, Arise News, The Guardian, Punch, and all that. We believe that with their continued support, we would definitely have a strong partnership which would help our students become best graduates and come out with better professions in the media field. So, the work we are doing no doubt complements each of them,” he stated.

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