By Amaechi Agbo

The Vice-Chancellor of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has reappointed Prof. Obiageli Okafor as Director of the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) Programme.

The Vice-Chancellor of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, has approved a major administrative reorganization, appointing seven new Directors and reappointing 11 others. The sweeping changes, which took effect on September 1, 2026, are aimed at positioning the institution for the 2026/2027 academic session.

Among the high-profile reappointments is Professor Obiageli Okafor of the Department of Mass Communication, who was reappointed to spearhead the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) programme. Professor Chike Anibeze was also retained as the Director of Academic Planning (DAP), alongside nine other prominent directors who retained their offices to maintain administrative continuity, meanwhile making 11 reappointments in total.

Prof. Okafor, a renowned expert in Public Relations Practice, brings a wealth of experience and academic leadership to this vital position, where she has delivered beyond measure.

Her reappointment comes as a recognition of her years of dedicated service in the field of education, particularly in public relations and communications. With a strong commitment to academic excellence, Prof. Okafor has elevated the ESUT JUPEB Programme to national recognition, making it the beacon of hope for secondary school leavers who missed out on JAMB.

In her second missionary journey, she is set to consolidate her collaborative efforts with various universities and educational bodies to further the objectives of JUPEB in ESUT.

Others reappointed by the university management include: Professors Ngozi Nnamani (General Studies Division); Oby Omeje (Quality Assurance/Servicom); Mike Anyanwaokoro (Admissions); Harmony Nwobodo-Nzeribe (Research and Innovations); and Gerald Ezirim (Institute of Peace, Conflict and Development Studies).

Others include: Drs. Thomas Onah (Municipal Services); Onyekachi Egwuagu (TETFund Desk Office); Victor Stephen Njom (Biotechnology and Research Centre); and Okwuchukwu Innocent Ani (Open and Distance Learning Centre); Professors Militus Ezeamaenyi (Industrial Training Unit); Martin Anikwe (ESUT Consultancy Services); Lawrence O. Eneje (Joint University Degree and Partnership); Norbert M. Ile (Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office); and Chinedu Aguba (Institute of Education).

Others are: Dr. Kingsley Okorie (Information and Communication Technology Centre); Chief Moses Ogbodo (Sports); while Dr. Stella Ndidi Arinze emerged Deputy Director, Information and Communication Technology Centre.

In a similar development, the two new Deans of faculties that were appointed for the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 academic sessions are Drs. Sylvester Ogbodo (Basic Medical Sciences); and Sylvester Nweze (Acting Dean, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences).

Equally, Dr. Stephen Ogbodo has been appointed the University Bookshop Manager for the 2026/2027 academic session with effect from September 1, 2026.

The appointments, which took effect on September 1, 2026, are for the 2026/2027 academic session.

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A professor in the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Sunny Udeze has enjoined students of the university to imbibe the virtues of ethical principles and probity as they aspire to achieve their academic dreams and become successful in life.

Prof Udeze gave the advice while delivering a lecture to the first year students of Mass Communication Department, in the university on Thursday.

Professor Udeze who is a former secretary of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) ESUT Branch, as well as the current Director, General Studies in ESUT, said while analysing the topic “Ethics and Successful Studentship”, that apart from corporate organisations and professional bodies who have their ethical codes, it is important that every student should abide by the ethics of their family as well as that of the school.

He noted that ethical principles invariably promotes probity which helps the students to succeed in their academic endeavour and post school career.

”Every organisation has its ethical codes. Even, each family has its ethical codes, those behavioral attitude your parents inculcated in you as well as the ones they made you to jettison, are your family ethical code. Similarly, the university (ESUT) has its ethical codes. These are the rules that guide the conducts of the both staff and the students in the university.

“When you obersve and imbibe these ethical principles, it will enable you to live a life of honesty and probity and you will be successful in life. However, you must work hard, hardwork pays and has no substitution,” he advised.

Delivering her lecture on the topic “Course Registration, Lecture Attendance and Examination in ESUT,” Professor Obiageli Okafor implored the students on the need to ensure that they registered their courses online as and when due and attend lectures punctually.

The first female Head of Department in the department emphasized that online course registration is cardinal in the university adding that the registration, apart from payment of tuition fees, affirms student’s membership of the university.

She stressed that students who absentee themselves from lectures only to appear on examination days will have themselves to blame.

“This is a university where you are expected to be law abiding and carry out your responsibilities and obligations to the university diligently. Your online course registration is very important because it affirms your membership of the university, after payment of your prescribed fees.

“Many students don’t come to lectures but when it is examination time, you see them everywhere. I want to remind you that the 70% attendance rule which makes you eligible to sit for examination is applicable in Mass Communication Department and everywhere in the university.

“So, it is important that you take your academic programmes seriously. If there is any reason you should not attend a lecture, it is important you reach out to the lecturer in charge and register your permission, however, this should not be a habit,” Prof Okafor admonished.

The 2024 orientation programme for first year students of Mass Communication Department was held on Thursday, July 11, 2024.

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