No fewer than 13 students of the Department of Industrial Physics from ESUT recently attended the Annual Conference of the Nigeria Institute of Physics (NIP) in Rivers State.

The 46th Annual Conference was held at the Rivers State University (RSU), Port Harcourt in May.

The 13 students which comprised 6 Postgraduate and 7 undergraduate students were sponsored by the departe for the two-day conference.

The Head of the Department, Dr Chima Iheanyichukwu said the department decided to sponsor the students to the conference in order to give them exposure as well as connect them to the players in Physics industry.

He noted that the NIP which is the umbrella body of Physicists in the country offers students and members the opportunity to interact, share ideas and network.

“The department decided to sponsor the students to the conference so that they can get exposure and also connect with members from other universities. The Conference brings both Professors, researchers and students together for cross-fertilization of ideas on how to make the Physics profession better and improve our society

“It offered the students apple opportunity to meet with the key players in the sector and also helped them to get connected so that as they grow in the sector, they will have people to interact, collaborate and partner with in their careers,” he said.

The Nigerian Institute of Physics held its 46th Annual Conference at the Rivers State University (RSU), Port Harcourt, with a strong call for deeper investment in physics education and research to drive Nigeria’s innovation and economic transformation.

Themed “Physics in the Quadruple Helix Model for Innovative Research and Economic Development,” the conference brought together leading academics, industry experts, policymakers, and civil society actors to explore the critical role of physics in national development.

Speaking at the opening ceremony held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies Auditorium, the Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University, Professor Isaac Zeb-Obipi, welcomed delegates and expressed gratitude to the Institute for choosing RSU as the host.

He reiterated the importance of physics as a cornerstone for national development and expressed hope that the outcomes of the conference would yield actionable insights.

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Dr Kingsley Okongwu, Pioneer Secretary, NIP Enugu Chapter

Dr Kingsley Okongwu of Industrial Physics Department ESUT, has been elected as the pioneer Secretary, Nigeria Institute of Physics (NIP) Enugu State Chapter.

In the election conducted at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka on Wednesday, March 26 2025, Dr Okongwu beat other contestants to secure the position while Prof. Paulinus Ugwuoke was elected as pioneer chairman.

The election which was conducted transparently at the Centre for Basic Space Science (CBSS), UNN, had prominent academia such as the UNN Vice Chancellor and his Deputy, Professor Emeritus, P. N. Okeke, Dean Faculty of Physical Sciences, ESUT, Prof. G.Z Ugwu; Head of Department, Physics and Astronomy, ESUT, Prof. P.U. Asogwa, among others, as observers, was superintended by the NIP National President, Professor Joseph Coker.

Addressing the new NIP Leaders after their inauguration, Professor Coker charged them to live up to the trust bestowed on them and assured them of the National body’s continued support. He commended NIP members in the state for their maturity in ensuring that the election was peaceful adding that the new leaders would galvanise the state to be a rallying point among other chapters in the institute.

“As pioneer EXCO, your responsibility is to ensure that the chapter is formidable, united and also to establish branches across the schools under your jurisdiction. I have no doubt in your capacity to deliver and I will assure of the National’s support,” he concluded.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with ESUT Monitor, the NIP scribe, Dr Okongwu said the institute should expect a qualitative service and accurate record keeping from him adding that his victory will add to already growing visibility of ESUT in the comity of academic professional bodies not just in the country but globally.

‘In alliance with the State Chapter Chairman who is a former Director, Space Energy Centre Abuja and also a professor of Physics, I am sure the Institute should exect quantum service delivery.

 “Of course ESUT visibility is immutable, our institution should expect more collaborations from national agencies. We shall do our best to ensure we attract Intervention facilities from the Institute and other donor agencies,” he said.

The ten-member pioneer Executive Council of the NIP Enugu State Chapter are:

Chairman: Prof. Paulinus Ugwuoke

Vice Chairman: Dr. Ugwuoke Dennis

Secretary: Dr. Kingsley Okongwu

Treasurer: Dr George Onyishi

 Assistant Secretary: Mr. Omeje Cornelus

Financial Secretary: Mrs. Omeke Ngozi

PRO I: Mr. Malachy Eze

PRO II: Dr. Ugwuanyi Sabastine

Ex Officior I: Dr. Loretta Onuora

Ex Officior II: Mr. Nnaemeka Achu

The Nigerian Institute of Physics, NIP, was established in 1973 after as a unit of the Science Association of Nigeria (SAN) Physics Section.

The Institue the premier professional organization and esteemed society for physics in Nigeria, actively engaged in fostering collaboration in physics on a global scale with deep commitment in ensuring the accessibility of physics to individuals from diverse backgrounds.

The Institute’s vision and mission are to be a driving force of technological solution and development of physics for a great impact in the society as well as advancement of physics application and research in creating a knowledge-based society for economic and social benefits.

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