In its efforts to flush out bad eggs and ensure sanctity in the system, the management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) and grand move has expelled five students and suspended 70 others over various offences.

The University Registrar, Mr Ambrose Ugwu who dropped the hint on Wednesday said the students were found wanting in breaching the school regulations.

Although Mr Ugwu didn’t disclose the names of the affected students, he added that the five students were expelled for their involvement in examination infractions

Mr Ugwu disclosed this during the 45^th ESUT Matriculation Orientation Programme for new students held at the Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah Auditorium on Wednesday, February 18.

“As the University Registrar, I have multiplicity of roles – I am the Secretary to the Council, Secretary to the Senate among others. I am also secretary to your suspension and expulsion letters” he said light-heartedly.  

“However, let me inform you that on 10^th December last year, I handed over 75 letters of suspension and expulsion to students who committed various act of contraventions. Among the 75 affected students, 5 were expelled.  

“The five students were expelled due to impersonation. Either someone impersonated to write exams for them or they impersonated and wrote exams for people and they were caught. Some of them are in their final year while others were in 3^rd year” he said.

The Registrar warned the new students t avoid acts capable of cutting short their programmes prematurely  and urged them to remain good ambassadors of their parents, families and the school.

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The Faculty of Law, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), on Monday, 10th February 2026, organized orientation programme for newly admitted law students at the Ikechukwu Onunwa, Moot Court Complex, ESUT, Agbani. The event was aimed at formally welcoming fresh students into the faculty and acquainting them with the demands, ethics, and culture of legal education.

The programme commenced with an opening prayer by Dr. Kingsley Edeh, a senior staff of the Faculty. This was followed by opening remarks and a welcome address by the Acting Dean of the Faculty , Rev. Sr Dr Maria Chigozie Onegubalam, PhD, who congratulated the fresh students on their admission into the prestigious Faculty of Law.

She described the study of law as demanding but rewarding and urged the students to uphold discipline, integrity, and commitment throughout their academic journey.

The President of the Law Students’ Association (LAWSA), Mr. Ahannonu Uchechukwu, in his welcome address, encouraged the fresh students to remain focused, hardworking, and united, while reminding them of the Faculty’s record of producing reputable legal practitioners within and outside Nigeria.

Speaking on Faculty Officers’ responsibilities in fresh students’ registration and other administrative functions, the Faculty Officer, Mr. Nnaemeka Nwodo, explained the procedures involved in registration and documentation, stressing the importance of compliance with university and faculty regulations.

A lecture on character formation and examinations malpractice was delivered by Prof. Osita Ogbu, a Senior Professor in the Faculty. He cautioned students against examination misconduct and unethical behaviour, emphasizing that integrity is the foundation of the legal profession.

On the topic of professional discipline and dress code, Dr C. J. Nwabueze, one of the Lecturers in the faculty, highlighted the importance of decent appearance and ethical conduct, noting that law students are expected to reflect the dignity of the legal profession at all times.

The issue of students’ academic and social environment was addressed by Barr. Henrietta Agbowo-Egbo, one of the Lecturers, who spoke on “The Law Student and His/Her Environment.” She encouraged students to cultivate a positive intellectual environment and healthy peer relationships.

Further presentations were made by Barr. J. N. Ugwu, a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty, who spoke on academic advisers, online course registration, and signing of course forms, and Prof. Charles Aduaka, a Professor in the Faculty of Law, who addressed issues relating to approved fees, book purchases, and the university bookshop.

Practical legal training was highlighted by Dr. Chijioke Uzoma Agbo, PhD, a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Law, who spoke on law clinic and mooting, stressing their importance in exposing students to practical aspects of legal practice. Similarly, Barr. Okey Ani S., the Law Librarian, educated students on the effective use of the law library for legal research and scholarship.

The programme ended with a congratulatory message by Prof. Agu Gab Agu, a Professor in the Faculty, and a closing prayer by Hon. Obinna Okenwa, a legal practitioner and stakeholder of the Faculty.

The orientation successfully equipped fresh students with essential information on academic expectations, professional conduct, and institutional procedures, setting a solid foundation for their journey in the legal profession.

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By Onyekachukwu Agu

The Faculty of Management Sciences, ESUT, on Thursday held its orientation programme for the 2025/2026 new students and also awarded scholarship to two best performing students in the Faculty in the current year-two class.

The orientation was designed to acquaint and educate the new students with the academic culture and ethical standards of the Faculty and the university at large with the faculty’s and departmental heads including HOD’s, Professors, lecturers and staff in attendance.

Declaring the programme open at the Prof Julius Onah Auditorium, the Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences, Professor Uchenna Ugwuanyi, congratulated the new students for being admitted into the faculty and urged them to pursue academic excellence.

“As you begin this new chapter, I want to emphasize that your time here will be 80% commitment to learning and research. Our faculty is dedicated to equipping you with the skills and knowledge to succeed in your chosen fields. As students of Accountancy, Banking and Finance, Mass Communication among others in our faculty, you will face challenges but our lecturers will be there to help you,” the dean said.

Prof Ugwuantyi further urged the staff to see the students as their children and consider their opportunity to impact their lives as a privilege and an honour.

The Dean also announced award of scholarship to the best performing year-one students in the faculty during the 2024/2025 academic session.

He announced the two Best Performing Students in 100-level during the last academic session to include Ogwumike Prince David from Department of Accountancy and Chioma Somtochukwu Stephanie from Department  of Mass Communication.

Each of the students was rewarded with ₦150,000 scholarship for their outstanding performance during their first year.

“Here in Faculty of Management Sciences, we have a reward mechanism for outstanding students and we recognize and celebrate academic excellence,” Prof Ugwuanyi said, and urged the current first year students to work hard and promised another award for any students who becomes the best graduating student in the faculty.

He also thanked the school Management under the leadership of the digital Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Aloysius-Michaels  Okolie for their unwavering support, commitment, leadership and vision that has brought a conducive environment towards academic excellence in the university.

In his speech, a former Faculty Officer of the Faculty, Mr Paul Agu, told the students that gaining admission into ESUT is indeed an achievement, advised them on the need to obey the university rules and reminded them that ESUT has zero tolerance for misconducts.

“On behalf of the university community, I warmly congratulate you on your admission into ESUT. Gaining admission into this great institution is a significant achievement and it marks the beginning of new and important chapter in your academic journey and personal life.

“ESUT is committed to producing graduates who are not only intellectually sound but also morally upright and socially responsible. The university has zero tolerance for misconduct and any student found in breach of the regulations will be subjected to appropriate disciplinary measures,” Mr Agu, who stood in for the University Registrar, said.

The orientation featured interactive sessions as lecturers from the various departments within the faculty addressed the students on diverse and relevant topics as it relates to their stay in the faculty.

These discussions covered areas such as the need for discipline, course registrations processes, grading systems, dressing ethics, examination conducts, School fees payments, student–lecturer relationships, and career prospects in management-sciences-related disciplines.

Each speaker highlighted the expectations placed on students at the university level, stressing that success in management sciences requires critical thinking, continuous learning, and collaboration.

 The lecturers also advised the students to cultivate good study habits, respect institutional rules, and actively participate in academic and extracurricular activities that contribute to holistic development.

The programme engaged the students with a lot of activates including the HIV/AIDS awareness from Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH) which was led by Dr. Chinawa Awoere, including Pharmacists, Nurses, and other medical practitioners with her.

The orientation concluded on a note of encouragement from the Faculty staff adviser, Dr Felix. Ugwu and Vote of thanks from the President of Management Sciences Student body, Comrade Nkwocha Chinecherem.

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Students of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT have been advised to shun cultism, instead pursue academic excellence.

Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie handed the warning on Thursday during the orientation programme for new students in the Faculty of Engineering held at the Professor Julius Onah Auditorium

Conveying the VC’s message, the Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Professor Thomspson Chime, who stood-in for the VC, warned the students on the dangers of involving in anti-social behaviour while in the university and urged them to be good ambassadors of their parents and communities.

“Today, you have gained admission into ESUT, your dream university to study your preferred courses in Faculty of Engineering. All of you went through challenges to be here and now that you are here, I want to advise you to stay away from bad friends. They will lead you astray. Don’t join cult, stay away from people that would influence you negatively. Stay focused on what you have come here to achieve, academic excellence. If you remain on the path of the university rules, you will not have issues with the management but once you decide to do otherwise, we will come after you

“I want you to be good ambassadors of your respective families and communities. Make them proud by pursuing academic excellence,” the VC admonished.

Delivering a lecture on the topic: “Understanding the Faculty and Building Academic Excellence”, the Associate Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Professor Mgbachi Cyprian advised the new students to take their academics seriously.

Professor Mgbachi who described an engineer and as a “solution provider” further explained the importance of engineering courses to humanity

“The university is like an ocean without a compass, you are bound to miss your location if not properly guided. That is the essence of this orientation and you are welcome to the faculty.

“Engineers are the people who make things happen in our society, they provide solutions to our problems, they are the reason we live today,” he said.

He further stressed that engineers should participate in politics to provide good leadership in the country. “Engineers don’t have time for politics. If we can polish our works with politics, we will have good leaders.”

Speaking on “Examination, Integrity and Responsible Student Conduct,” former Head of Department of Chemical Engineering, Professor Benson Udeh, cautioned the students against examination malpractice. While reeling out some of the examination offences in the school such as impersonation, cheating during examination, entering examination hall with mobile phone, among others, Professor Udeh warned “Do not go to examination hall late. Lateness to examination hall is the first symptom of malpractice. You are expected to be in your examination hall at least 30 minutes before the time. If you arrive to an examination hall 30minutes late, the university rule says you will not write the exam.

“And when you are caught in malpractice such as impersonation, it is immediate expulsion. If you are found with a phone inside examination hall, it attracts two years suspension. As a father and your teacher, I don’t want any of you to be either expelled or suspended. We want you all to graduate at the end of the stipulated time for your stay here,” he said.

In her goodwill message, the Dean of Student Affairs, Professor Ifeoma Okwo while commending the faculty for being the pacesetter in hosting the first orientation programme for new students, urged the fresh students to imbibe the virtue of probity to achieve academic excellence.   

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In a show of solidarity and extension of love and care, members of final year students of Mass Communication Department, ESUT has felicitated with the year one students on the occasion of their Matriculation Ceremony.

The 2023/2024 ESUT Matriculation Ceremony will hold on Friday, February 23.

In their congratulatory message to all the freshers made available to ESUT Monitor, the Final Year Students commended the new students for their admission into the University and charged them to remain focused in their academic pursuit and make the school proud.

“Dear fellow students, we would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the matriculating class of 2024. As you embark on this new journey in your academic career, we wish you all success in your future endeavours.

“It is important you know that the decisions you make will either make or mar your academic experience, we know that you will make us proud by representing our institution with distinction.” The said.

They lauded the efforts of the management led by Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie on providing a conducive environment for learning in the school.

“Our workaholic and digital Vice-Chancellor and the Management are working round the clock to make sure that your stay in this school is as serene and swift as possible.

“We wish you all the best as you embark on this new chapter in your lives,” the statement concluded.

Activities marking the 43rd Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT Matriculation Ceremony got underway on Wednesday with Orientation Programme held at the Prof Julius Onah Auditorium.

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The Nigeria Police Force, Enugu State Command has charged students of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT to shun cultism, social vices as well as academic and life carryovers while pursuing their academic endeavours

The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO Enugu command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, made the charge while delivering a speech on the 2023/2024 ESUT Orientation Programm for first year students on Wednesday.

Speaking during the programme held at the prestigious Prof Julius Onah Auditorium, DSP Ndukwe admonished the year one students to define their focus and remain resolute in actualizing their educational aspiration.

He advised the students to shun every act capable of making them to stray away from the purpose for which they were in the institution and warned that no act of crime and criminality would go unpunished.

“Beyond academic, you are here to learn many things and it is in the process of learning that alot happen. Be contended with what you have.

“I am interested in what you do and how you go about the opportunities you have here. There are challenges but I urge you to be contended with what you have, don’t live fake life. Don’t measure with anybody. The competition in life is between you and yourself.

“There is no hidding place for criminals. You can get away with it but we usually say ’99 days for the thief and one day for the owner of the house’ you may run for long but when we catch you, we will bring both heaven and hell fire judgment on your head.

“One thing I want to remind you is that most time people that will lead you into cultism will come in a very soft manner. They don’t use force anymore. The time they were using force has gone. Today it could be one sweet guy who is your friend, who have been relating with you and he has been extending good manners to you, buying things and the rest of them. Eventually, when you have enjoyed so much from him or her, to say no to their request becomes difficult.

“You must begin to learn, choose your friends. You will help us to police you better. Know where you go. I am not saying you should not enjoy life but know the limit and extent you can enjoy. I encourage you, shun cultism, don’t allow anybody to force or lure you into it, shun social vices. Don’t learn those things that will end up breaking you forever,” he said.

The orientation programme marked the commencement of activities marking the 43rd Matriculation Ceremony of the University which holds on Friday, February 23, 2024.

Over 5000 students have been offered admission to study various courses in the institution for the current academic session.

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