The student Affairs of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) in collaboration with the Students Union Government held an intensive
sensitization and orientation programme for the upcoming aspirants in the university.

The programme was headed by the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof Ifeoma Okwor with the SUG president, Comr. Chiagozie Ezenwaji

The orientation was held at the Prof. Julius Onah Auditorium with attendance of over 80 aspirants from different departments and faculties

The Dean of Student affairs, Prod Ifeoma okwor in her address urged the students not to make the upcoming election to be a ‘do or die’ affair and let it be a friendly exercise

The SUG president and the Speaker equally shared talks and topics with the aspirants that was of help to them, informing the Senate aspirants of another election within the house after the general election.

“This sensitization is to make people aware of what they don’t know, and they have been picking up the forms for one position or another. We are here to give them what they should expect, the process they will go through. From now on, there will be several screenings, like security screening, and we will look at their academic records.

“Thankfully, we have the current Student Union Government telling them what to expect. We are here to sensitize them so they know it’s not an easy job, and after this, if you want to withdraw, you can withdraw, seeing that you cannot do it.

“That’s why the SUG Senate increased the CGPA to 3.5 because it takes their time. That’s why we want intelligent students to be the ones leading so they can do well in their academic programmes. This orientation will yield fruitful results for the aspirants because we are enlightening them on what they need to know, ” the Dean said

Meanwhile, screening of aspirants will hold on Wednesday May 28, 2025 at the Hall C starting from.9:30am.

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Enugu Agbani – Two DISTINGUSHED PROFESSORS, Ifeoma Okwor and Okechukwu Oji have been elected the Senate Representatives at the ESUT Governing Council.

They were both elected at the floor of the University Senate during its 274 Regular Meeting on Wednesday. Prof Okwor is the current Dean Student Affairs while Prof Oji is the Director, ESUT Consultancy Service Limited.

Although four persons initially submitted their expression of Interest forms to contest for the available two positions, ESUT Monitor gathered that in the build up to the polls, Prof Mike Anyanwuokoro, Director of Admissions stepped down from the race. Leaving Professors Okwor, Oji and Anthonia Egbo to test their mights in the poll.

At the end of voting, the Dean of Student Affairs, DISTINGUISHED Professor Ifeoma Okwor got a total of 195 Votes to clinch one of the two seats while the Director of ESUT Consult Limited, DINSTINGUSHED Professor Okechukwu Oji had 164 votes to pick the second seat.

Professor Egbo got 67 votes to her name to emerge third.

The election which was conducted via secret balloting was transparently overseen and fairly delivered by the Electoral Committee chaired by Professor Mike Anyanwuokoro. Prof Anyanwuokoro was chosen by the three candidates to head the three-man electoral committee.

Addressing the winners, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Aloyisus Michaels Okolie commended the candidates for their maturity and the congress for the trust reposed on the both Professors.

The VC charged them to be active in the Council so as to help in transforming the university.

Profs Okwor, Oji React…

Speaking to our correspondent shortly after they were elected Council Members, Professor Ifeoma Okwo and Okey Oji shared their aspirations with us.

First to speak was the Dean of Student Affairs who described her election as a clarion call to serve. She noted that as a Council Member, she will bring her wealth of experience to bear in policy implementation for the growth of the university.

“I am delighted to be giving this honour, to represent the Senate at the University Governing Council. I am honoured and want to thank my fellow senators for this. The Council is a bridge between the management and the Government and it is my utmost objective to contribute in this regard particularly in promoting the core values of the founding fathers of the university.”

On his part, Prof Oji said that his election will help him to bring his expertise on the table in elevating the university to greater heights.

“Being a Council rep member means a lot to me. I yearned for it and decided to elevate the contributions I have been making in ESUT. By being a Council member, I will be closer to the Government and ensure that we bring dividends that will project ESUT to greater height. I hope to consolidate on the relationship between the staff and the government, and between the staff and management,” he said.

The Council Rep Members are expected to serve in their capacities for two years commencing from the date of inauguration.

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By Chiekezie Emmanuel

The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has commenced registration of students’ database in the Student Affairs department.

The Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Ifeoma Okwor, in an interview with ESUT Monitor explained that the database is aimed at ensuring efficiency in managing students’ data and promptness in handling issues.

Prof Okwor noted that the need to have the data based became expedient to have information of every student in the university on the data base of the Student Affairs

“When I assumed duties, I noticed that we don’t have database for our students. I wrote to the management and they graciously saw reasons on the need to have the database in the Student Affairs Department. This will help if there’s any document that couldn’t be seen in the faculty; it must be with Student Affairs. This department serves as a fulcrum of every student and it is important that we have the students’ data on our fingertips

“The online registration would carry vital information about each student, such as parents’ or guardians’ contact details, registration number, date of birth, current address, among others, to ensure they can be easily reached at any time. The management has introduced a link for student registration, which has been approved by the digital Vice Chancellor, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie,” she said.

She stressed that the database registration will start with the 2024/2025 students adding that the target is to get all the students in the university registered.

“The registration will start with 2024/2025 students, though the target is for all students to be registered. All new students which include direct entry students are expected to register. Let me emphasis that registration is compulsory.”

Students are advised to register via the link below

https://forms.gle/GHo2EzVUqNMEvTud8

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