Agbani, – The Faculty of Social Science at Enugu State University of Technology (ESUT) held its 44th matriculation ceremony on Friday, officially welcoming the new freshmen into the faculty.

The event commenced with the matriculants joyfully assembling at the venue, while parents and guardians expressed their excitement as they entered the faculty premises. The decentralized nature of this year’s ceremony provided an intimate setting for families to celebrate this significant milestone.

After the singing of the national and university anthems, the ceremony featured an opening prayer followed by a series of speeches. Notably, the Dean of the Faculty of Social Science, Professor Nicholas Attamah, addressed the attendees, sharing insights and encouragement for the new students.

The programme also included a captivating spoken word performance by Egbo Somtochukwu, the president of the Department of English and Literary Studies, alongside a third year student Precious Innocent. The ceremony was further enriched by a dramatic presentation that humorously depicted the experiences of students during examinations.

As the ceremony concluded, the atmosphere was filled with joy as matriculants celebrated with dancing, food, and photography.

In an exclusive interview, Professor Attamah highlighted the improvements made in this year’s matriculation compared to previous years. He expressed gratitude for the event’s success and praised the Vice Chancellor’s decision to decentralize the ceremony. “It also offers the parents and guardians the opportunity to know exactly where the faculty and departments their children is” he noted.

The Dean emphasized the importance of understanding the purpose of their education, stating, “The message, I always give to the freshers and students, in general, is to know why they are here. This is very germane.. “

Mr. Paul Obodo, a father of two matriculants, shared his joy at witnessing his daughters’ matriculation. He encouraged other parents to actively support their children during this transitional phase.

Mrs. Miriam Anyiefena, who works at the head of department at NTA, Enugu and a proud parent, remarked that the matriculation marks the beginning of a significant academic journey. She advised new students to remain engaged and encouraged parents to stay close to their children as they navigate this new chapter.

Freshman Christabel Chukwudi, who is studying History and International Studies, reflected on her experiences leading up to the matriculation. “It’s been nice but also stressful with all the preparations. Despite the challenges, I’ve enjoyed the lectures,” she shared.

“Matriculation is just the beginning of a long journey, and I’m grateful that my family could be here to celebrate with me.”

The 44th matriculation ceremony at ESUT was not only a celebration of new beginnings but also a reaffirmation of the university’s commitment to nurturing future leaders in the faculty of social sciences.

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