By Chiekezie Emmanuel

The Vice-Chancellor of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Prof. Aloysius Michaels Okolie, attended the South-East National Education Loan Fund sensitization alongside the University Dean of Students Affairs, Prof. Ifeoma Okwor. The program was organized by NELFUND and TETFund in Enugu State.

Prof. Aloysius spoke during an interview with an ESUT Monitor Newspaper reporter immediately after the event at the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (UNEC) Hall on Friday.

He stated that the essence of the sensitization is to create awareness about the interest-free loan established by the Federal Government. 

A combined team of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), alongside TETFund, was present at the program.

“So, they are here to sensitize us generally on the need to begin to key into the scheme.

And that is why today they invited all heads of tertiary institutions in the South East,” he said.

He emphasized that the program was mapped out for the South East to enlighten stakeholders on the need to participate in the ongoing Federal project. 

“We have started interfacing. So, they tried to impress it on us to improve the level of registration of our students.”

Prof. Aloysius noted that the South East is the least among the zones that have keyed into NELFUND. 

“And you discover that even in a university in the North East, the number of registered students in that particular university is more than the total number of people that have registered in the entire South East,” he said.

“That is why there is the need for us to change our orientation, change our values, and begin to appreciate the need for this NELFUND loan, which to me is not technically a loan. 

In my own local parlance, _’anansina ndi Igbo adia agba last’. Since it is a national initiative, and the greatest thing about it is that it is an interest-free loan. 

So, everybody, whether your father is well-to-do or has a lot to commend him, the critical point is: come and take the loan.

He also encouraged people from the South East to extend the sensitization to local communities, and called on parents to enlighten and encourage their wards to collect this interest-free loan so that nobody will have the excuse again that, _”I’m unable to send my child to school because there is no money.”_

“This is precisely the key message from the sensitization. And I want to place it on record that this is about the fifth sensitization we have been part of. We are doing our best to make sure that our people are not being shortchanged in the South East.”

He pledged to continue enlightening and encouraging students of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) and students in all universities to key in in the peoject.

Many heads of tertiary institutions Rectors, Provosts, Vice-Chancellors  were also in attendance with their Bursars and key officers to demonstrate the seriousness of the campaign, he said.

Prof. Aloysius appreciated ESUT Monitor newspaper for covering the event. 

“We thank you for being here to cover it, and we are looking forward to harvesting optimally the gains of this sensitization,” he said.

“I am not worried about the low turnout of ESUT students in NELFUND because in the entire South East, ESUT has carried the banner of being the highest institution in terms of registration. We have done well, but we are not yet satisfied. We have not gotten there.”

Also speaking at the event, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS)Enugu State,Comrade Okeke Kelvin emphasized that the loan is, in another word, a grant. This is because the rules guiding the loan state that you will start paying back only when you are employed. 

“And the guidelines also state that even if you travel out of the country or become self-employed, you are not paying the loan until you get a job,” he said. 

“So, the question is: what is hindering you from participating and getting this loan? 

Since you know that even if you get a job, you will pay the loan, and until you get a job, you won’t. The job will start paying you enough for you to pay back the loan. So, the money you are wasting today, why not save it and put it into something else and make use of government money for schooling.”

He further urged all the student participants who attended the program to extend the message to other students on how crucial it is to participate and get this loan.

He also revealed the Association’s efforts in sensitizing students about the initiative. 

They shared questionnaires with all the institutions to get their direct opinions and knowledge about the ongoing NELFUND initiative. 

“My team and I started engaging them after the research, visiting some local governments to talk to their parents, to help us talk to their children in school, and to work towards getting them to apply for it.”

Some of the dignitaries present were, senator representing Anambra North, Sen.Tony Nwoye; senator Kelvin Chukwu, Hon. Cyracus Umeha, Member representing Ezeagu/Udi Federal Constituency; Igwe Asadu, Traditional Ruler of Edem Nsukka Local Government, among others.

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As part of measures to enhance security on campus, the Vice-Chancellor of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okloie has announced that the management will build a Security Command and Control Centre in the university before the commencement of 2027/2-27 academic session.

Prof Okolie who disclosed this in Enugu during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected leadership of the Student Union Government (SUG) of the university on Tuesday, said the Command and Control Centre became expedient to checkmate growing issues of thievery in the university.

The VC added that the Centre will come with 300 Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras to ensure effective surveillance of the university environment stressing that approval for the funds have been given by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund.   

“We are going to prioritize what we must do to make this place not only good, but a livable place. TETFund has approved to give us some funds we deploy to build a security control and command center in ESUT with a component of 300 solar street panels with CCTV.

“We are hopeful that before you come back from your holiday, you’ll be seeing a command and control center, 300 solar street lights with cameras to enhance security within and around the campus,” he said.

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By Onyekachukwu AGu and Hope Ali

As part of its policies in enhancing academic excellence and promoting students welfare and safety, the management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology on Tuesday were handed over the newly renovated Noca male Hostel in the main campus of the university, Ebenao City.

The contractor, Sky Blue Nigeria Limited, which carried out the eight-month renovation works handed the facility to the ESUT Management.

Addressing the ESUT Management during the handover ceremony, the Site Engineer, Mr Luguman Zakaryau, said his company maintained six reading rooms and equipped them with 200 seats, 30KVA solar power, fans, lights, and charging ports.

Egnr. Zakaryau, also added that drainage channels were constructed in the hostel and damaged windows fixed, adding that there were maintenance of the roof and ceiling, including some electrical repairs and painting of the hostel.

However, he enjoined ESUT Management to find lasting solution to the soakaway and roof gutters which remained in bad conditions. He thanked the ESUT Management for providing necessary support for the successful execution of the project.

We carried out through repair works and ensured that the hostel is put in better shape. We repaired some parts of the roofing, installed solar in each of the six reading rooms with 200 chairs distributed to them. We are grateful to the VC and his management for giving us the opportunity to be part of the university history,” Engr Zakaryau said.

Responding, the Vice Chancellor of ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, thanked TETFund for providing the resources for the hostel renovation and for always being supportive in providing critical infrastructure across universities, he enjoined the students to make judicious use of the renovated facility for the good of all.

He assured that the Management of the university would continue to upgrade student’s hostels to make them more conducive for habitation and thanked the contractor for excellent job delivery, stating that there would be more projects inauguration in the university in the coming months.

In his message of appreciation, the Hall Governor of the hostel, Chukwu Augustine thanked the ESUT Management for renovating the hostel, assuring that it would be put into good use.

Mr Chukwu described the renovated hostel and the common rooms as pivotal to the residents academic success stressing that the new facilities will help students to be more focused in their studies  

On his part, the Director of TETFund ESUT, Dr Onyeka Egwuatu, said the renovation work was part of the TETFund Distress Intervention Project in ESUT adding that the timely completion of the renovation gives ESUT leverage as one of the universities that have judiciously deployed TETFund funds judiciously.

The Vice Chancellor equally led other principal officers and key officials of the university on inspection of the 1600 capacity student’s hostel, and the Faculty of Social Sciences Building projects in the university.

At the 1600 capacity hostel project, the VC charged the contractor to ensure that the projected is delivered on schedule while the Site Engineer at the new Faculty of Social Science building assured that the project will be completed within the stipulated timeframe. .  

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By Amaechi Agbo

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, Friday, delivered office facilities to furnish the Career Services Directorate of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT.

ESUT Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, led other management team members to take inspection of the facilities while the Director Of TETFund, ESUT, Dr. Onyekachi Egwuagu conducted the handover.

Speaking during the inspection, Prof OKolie thanked TETFund for always coming to the aid of the university by providing the needed critical infrastructure for academic excellence

He pledged that the items would be judiciously deployed to enhance work efficiency at the Career Services Directorate, stressing that his administration would not relent in attracting basic infrastructure in the University through the TETFund interventions.

Also in his remarks at the handover ceremony, the Chairman, Board of Directors, ESUT Career Services, Professor Chike Nwoha, stated that the facilities would improve work efficiency in the Directorate, adding that the new facilities, would enable students of the University benefit maximally from the services of the Directorate.

Professor Nwoha, who is equally the Deputy Vice Chancellor of ESUT, thanked the Vice Chancellor for always being on his toes to secure interventions for the University.

In her vote-of-thanks, the Director of Career Services, ESUT, Professor George-Uzoamaka Okafor, thanked TETFund, and ESUT Management for the facilities, pledging that they would be deployed for effectively.

According to ESUT Director of TETFund Services, Dr. Onyekachi Egwuagu, the items delivered included: one 50″ Flat Screen HD Smart Hisense TV ; one Sharp Photocopier 20M24L Monochrome Photocopier ; two HP Pavilion Laptop; six all-in-One HP Desktop Computer ;
one Interactive Smart Whiteboard Flat Screen 86″ with Operating System; one HP LaserJet Printer (Black & White.)

Others were one Rechargeable Public Address System, Wireless Microphones, USB Port & FM Radio;
one Universal 5G WiFi Router with Power Bank and Subscription; six Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS); four 112L Single Door Refrigerator; three Hisense 1HP Fast Cooling Split Air Conditioner with Installation Kits; two CWAY Water Dispenser with Fridge & Freezer; one DSTV Decoder with Accessories.

The furniture components were: Two 1.6m Executive Table complete with extension and drawer box; two High back kidney ergonomic swivel chair; four Mid-back ergonomic swivel chair; 12 C-Lex low back visitor’s chair; four 1.2m Executive office table; four drawer file cabinet; 70 Steel frame seminar chair writing pad ; two 4-seater sofa with quilted leather and centre table.

The rest were three seater steel framed armchairs; two Library bookshelf, double sided, 2-in-1 model; one Venetian window blinds; and 10 delegates conference table and chairs.

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Enugu – Students and staff of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) have been advised not to rely solelyon their certificate as their means of livelihood.

The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie gave the advice on Wednesday during a one-day workshop organised for staff and students of the university in collaboration with Tertiary Education Trust Funds (TETFUND).

The workshop which was aimed at giving students and academics hands-on knowledge for developing viable business ideas through proper feasibility studies and crafting realistic startup plans, was part of a broader push to strengthen entrepreneurship in Nigerian tertiary institutions.

The two separate workshops were held simultaneously at the new Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC) of the university, Ebe Ano City, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

The workshop brought together selected students and academics for practical sessions on two closely related themes: “Feasibility Studies and Business Start-up Plans” and “Business Analysis for Business Start-ups.”

The Vice Chancellor told the participants that “certificate alone, in the Nigerian and global setting, can lead you to nowhere. What employers really want is what a graduate can actually offer. And I also challenge my staff to diversify. The world today is not such that you would rely on one certificate for sustenance, diversify, acquire new careers and improve yourself,” he said.  

Professor Vincent Onodugo of the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (UNEC), kicked off the presentations looking at the theme “Business Analysis Fundamentals: Defining Needs and Managing Stakeholder Expectations.” He pointed out that many Nigerian business owners still struggle with accountability, which is one of the biggest expectations stakeholders have.

A former Director and pioneer Branch Controller of the Central Bank of Nigeria in Asaba, Dame Elizabeth Agu (mni), focused on feasibility studies. Drawing from her banking experience, she explained their real meaning, purpose, and different types, while highlighting common causes of start-up failures. She drove home the point that a proper feasibility study is not just important but is a critical risk management tool for any business.

On his part, the Director of ESUT Consult, Professor Okechukwu Oji, took participants through “Start-up Business Plan: Development, Technical, Operational and Financial Evaluation.” He broke down the concepts of start-up, planning, development, and technical aspects before diving deeper into the topic.

The last speaker, Professor Chris Orga, an analytical business and entrepreneurship expert, and Deputy Director, EDC ESUT, took the conversation from different perspective, with fresh insights on mapping and modelling in business analysis, identifying inefficiencies, and spotting improvement opportunities using strategic tools. He also shared basic data analysis techniques and recommended Excel as more practical and sufficient for most start-up needs than the often-used SPSS.

Earlier in his speech, the Director of Entrepreneurial Centre ESUT, Professor Jude Udenta welcome all participants and facilitators to the workshop and stressed that the essence of the training was to equip ESUT Staff and students on the needed knowledge to discourage overdependence on certificate and encourage knowledge diversification. “This workshop is key to our careers as students or staff. The knowledge gained here would come handy in helping us not to depend on our certificate for sustenance. Diversification is key and cross-pollination of ideas here today will stimulate the discourse, I welcome all of you”, he said.

The Director of Academic Planning, Prof Chike Anibeze, reminded the participants that although education remains the key factor in human development, he however noted that the existing realities in the 21^st century global growth has made it mandatory that education without skills acquisition is not enough. “Humanity is diversifying, things are changing drastically such that with certificate alone, you will be lost in the global trend. Acquiring a skilling and starting up a business of your own is very important in our global society today,” he said.   

A question-and-answer session followed, group photographs were taken, and closing prayers offered before participants exited the hall

Not only did the Vice Chancellor, but the DVC, Chike Nwoha, the dean of Faculty of Management Sciences, Professor Uchenna Bonniface Ugwuanyi, also graced the workshop.

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The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund,TETFund, Arc. Sonny Echono, has commended the Vice Chancellor of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, on excellent service delivery in the University.

Echono said ESUT has now become first choice University in South East courtesy of ESUT Management’s enforcement of improved academic and infrastructure contents as well as prudent utilisation of resources in the University.

The Executive Secretary who was represented by the South East Zonal Director of TETFund, Dr Mrs. Catherine Onuoha, made the remarks during the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of 1,600 capacity students hostel at the Ebe Ano City, Enugu State on Wednesday, 25th March, 2026.

“The leadership of ESUT presently is different from others, I remember in the time past, no student is proud to announce his admission into ESUT because of the level of malfeasances in the University then, but today, the story is different . I want to say kudos to the Vice Chancellor and his team of Management for excellent leadership and administration in ESUT. The works you are doing are evident in all facets of the University.

” The construction of students hostel under public-private-partnership is under the 2025 TETFund Special Intervention Project. This project reflects TETFund’s core mandate and and underscores the enabling environment fostered by His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu, for sustained and impactful interventions in our tertiary institutions.

“This project is both timely and strategic, as it would improve students accommodation and enhance the quality of teaching and learning thereby promoting better academic outcomes and institutional growth.

“We commend the Governor of Enugu State for his steadfast commitment in advancing education in Enugu State . We urge the contractors to adhere strictly to the programmes and specifications of the contract and equally to ensure timely delivery and highest standards of works.

Equally, the Commissioner for Education, Enugu State, Prof. Ndubueze Mbah, while making his remarks on the occasion, described the ESUT Vice Chancellor, Prof. Okolie, as a strategic game-changer who has resolved to align with the strategic disruptive visions of the Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah.

The Commissioner who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Enugu State, Nkechi Ewoh, appreciated TETFund and all the development partners for initiating the project in ESUT and enjoined them to ensure quality and timely delivery of the hostel facility.

Earlier in his address, the Vice Chancellor of ESUT, Professor Okolie, thanked Governor Mbah, for ensuring the commencement of the perimeter fencing of the University. He also thanked the Governor for his several interventions in the University, including the recent release of N160 million to address some critical issues at ESUT College of Medicine, and the Teaching Hospital.

He further stated that the last distress project in the University, the ESUT Press, would be completed in the next three months. “When it is completed, ESUT would probably be the only University in South East without a distress project. We have completed all the abandoned projects in the University out of trust, passion and commitment,” he said.

He also noted that the Management of the University has secured the trust of TETFund due to prudent and transparent execution of projects in the University.

Prof Okolie further stated that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has increased the admission quota of ESUT to over 8,700 , adding that the new 1,600 capacity hostel would help to take care of the hostel accommodation of the students.

While speaking on behalf of the students, the Secretary of the Student Union Government, Raphael Okeke, stated that the commencement of construction of yet another hostel in the University demonstrates that the Management of the University actually listens to the needs of the students.

This project which is under the Student Housing Project Scheme, would be developed by Afri Plus Nigeria Limited, and financed by Family Homes Nigeria Limited, and TETFund under partnership agreement. It has 12 months completion timeline.

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Students of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT have been urged to buckle up and face challenges ahead of them in the university.

The Head, Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Dr Chineze Okeke handed the advice to both new and old students of the department during a combined orientation programme held at the Faculty of Engineering Laboratories Building on Tuesday.

While congratulating the students on gaining admission into the university to study Mechatronics Engineering, a course she said was not meant for the lazy ones, Dr Okeke sounded a note of warning to the students that the profession they have chosen to study is a demanding one.

“On behalf of the entire department, I warmly congratulate you on securing admission into this prestigious programme. You are not here by accident, you earned your place.

“Mechatronics Engineering is not just a course of study, it is a discipline that integrates mechanical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, control systems, and intelligent systems into one powerful field. It is the backbone of modern automation, robotics, smart manufacturing, and intelligent technologies shaping today’s world.

“When you see industrial robots in factories, automated production lines, smart vehicles, drones, or even advanced medical devices — that is Mechatronics at work. But let me say this clearly: Mechatronics is demanding. It requires discipline, curiosity, consistency, and resilience. You will study mathematics, physics, learn programming, design systems; You will fail. And you will rise again.

“This department is committed to equipping you not just with theoretical knowledge, but with practical competence. We will challenge you. We will stretch you. We will expect excellence from you” she said.

Delivering a lecture on the topic: Academics Regulations, Examinations Ethics and Professional Conduct”, the Director, TETFUN ESUT, Associate Professor Engr Onyekachi Egwuatu advised the students to abide by the university rules to avoid either being suspended or expelled.

“The university has rules which guide the conduct of everyone here. Because there are rules, there is sanity in the university. Some of the rules you must avoid at all cost include, smoking in classrooms, joining cult groups, indulging in examination malpractice, reckless driving within the university premises, bullying and fighting, among others. These rules have consequences ranging from suspension to expulsion and I urge you to abide by them,” he advised.

On his part, the pioneer Head of the Department and Director, ESUT Municipal Services, Engr. Dr Thomas Okechukwu Onah, took the students through the overview of the department, taking them down to when the department was established in 2023 with just 8 pioneer students, courses offered as well as the importance of the field to humanity.  

Overview

The creation of the Mechatronics Engineering programme in Faculty of Engineering at Enugu State University of Science and Technology was approved by ESUT University Senate in 2023 under the auspicious administration of the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Aloysius-Michaels Okolie. The curriculum was prepared by Engr. Dr. Thomas Onah (Assocaite Professor), the then Head, Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering under the Deanship of Prof Gordian Onyebuchukwu Mbah.

The programme aims to produce graduates with sufficient academic background and adequate practical experience to solve engineering problems. The achievement process involves among other things, lectures, tutorials, laboratories, Engineering/Technology workshop practices, design works and industrial attachments.At present, the Department is at her 300 level with 8 Students in year three, over one hundred and fifty students in year two and same in year one.

Staff of the department comprises: Engr Dr. Chineze Glory Okeke (Senior Lecturer) HOD, Engr. Dr Thomas Onah (Associate Professor founder, coordinator and pioneer HOD of the Department), Engr Dr. Onyekachi Egwuagu, co-founder  (Associate Professor),  Engr Dr. Iyidobi Chijindu (Associate Professor),  Engr Dr. Chikezie Aka (Lecturer 11), Engr. Dimeze Innocent (Lecturer 11), Chukwuemeka Odo (Technologist II), Bar. Nwaneka Mba (Chief Typist and Secretary) and (Rosline Ugwu (Admin Assistance).

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The Management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), has commenced the building of new faculty of Social Science Block at the main campus of the University in Agbani, Nkanu West Local Government.

Sited behind Faculty of Management Sciences Hall B Block, the new faculty building has 14 months completion timeline.

The new faculty building project is wholly sponsored by the Tertiary Education Fund (TETFUND)

The Vice-Chancellor ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie told ESUT Monitor while on inspection of the site recently, that the faculty must be delivered within the time frame.

“The Faculty building is fully sponsored by the TETFUND and the contractor has 14 months to deliver the project and we are going to support him,” he said.

Prof Okolie also explained why the building of the new faculty complex became necessary.

“When we resumed office three years ago, we made a promise to demerge the faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities so that they can become separate faculties. Already we have demerged then Faculty of Applied Natural Sciences (FANS) into Physical and Biological Sciences Faculties. Today, the plan is to separate Humanities and Social Sciences so that they can function optimally.”

He appreciated TETFUND for their support promising that when completed, the project, like others, would be utilized judiciously.

“Let me use this medium to thank TETFUND for their support because each time we called on them, they would always listen to us. Under this administration, they have sponsored huge projects such as the completion of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Entrepreneurship Development Centre as well as the 500-computer-capacity new ICT Building which they started and completed in relative time. “I want to assure them that these projects will be maximally utilized to deliver on their expected plans,” he concluded.

The demerging of Faculty of Social Sciences from Humanities will bring to 15 the number of faculties in ESUT.

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The Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa, has secured a special intervention of N1 billion from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, for the establishment of innovation hub and park in the institution.

This is contained in a statement by the university’s Director of Public Affairs, Alhaji Abdullahi Yahaya-Bello, in Dutse on Friday.

Yahaya-Bello quoted the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Abdulkarim Sabo as saying that the institutoin was one of the few selected universities that would benefit from this significant initiative by TETFund.

Abdulkarim explained that the project aimed to empower students of the institution with self-reliance and equipping them to become potential employers in their respective fields.

He added that the innovation hub would promote a culture of innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship among students, thereby enhancing economic growth and human capital development in Nigeria and beyond.

According to him, the hub will comprise of product design laboratory, where ideas evolve into tangible solutions, blending creativity with technical expertise, as well as a three dimensions (3D) printing laborstory, a haven for innovators, designers and engineers who seek to transform concept into three-dimensional reality.

The vice chancellor also said that the laboratory would be equipped with cutting-edge 3D printing technology and an array of digital sculpting tools.

“The hub will also have a software laboratory, a space for coding, experimentation and technological advancement, which will be equipped with the state-of-the-art hardware and software resources.

“The software laboratory will provide an environment where software engineers can dive deep into coding, testing and refining digital products and services,” he added.

Abdulkarim further listed leathercraft workshop which will provides the space to explore the rich world of leatherwork and bring artistic vision to life and bio-technology laboratory as part of the hub.

“We will also have electronics laboratory, textile and fashion design workshop, upcycling and recycling workshop, where waste items will find a second chance as they are repurposed into functional and valuable items, as well as eco laboratory.

“The eco laboratory will focus on tackling environmental challenges through upcycling, recycling, sustainable architecture, advanced materials and circular economy principles, and will serve as a hands-on space for research, collaboration and innovation, transforming ideas into impactful ecological solutions.

“Also among the innovations are refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) laboratory, which is going to be a dynamic workstation where the mechanisms behind are dissected for better understanding and improvement with aid of stimulators and demonstrators.

“With modern equipment and stimulation tools, this laboratory will empower innovators to develop RAC systems and devices,” he added.

The vice chancellor further explained that on completion of the project, the university would become an environment that would bring together exceptional talent and skilled professionals among staff, students and the general public.

He said this would be through providing access to mentorship, expert guidance, networking opportunities, and state-of-the-art technology; each of which would be essential for turning innovative ideas into reality.

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By Onyekachi Agu

THE Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has taken a significant leap into the digital age with the commissioning of its new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) building.

The new building, commissioned on Thursday, May 5th, 2025, by the Vice-Chancellor Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, will also serve as a Computer-based Test Centre for Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The cutting-edge 500-computer capacity CBT facility was commissioned by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie on Thursday in company of his management team.

The new ICT building expected to be equipped with modern infrastructure, including computer sets, high-speed internet connectivity, advanced computer laboratories, enhance reaserch and equip students with needed ICT knowledge to face the larger society upon graduation. The facility is designed to foster innovation, enhance research, and provide students with the skills needed to thrive in the digital economy.

The ICT building is expected to enhance the university’s research capabilities, facilitate collaboration with industry partners, and provide students with hands-on experience in cutting-edge technologies.

According to Prof. Okolie, the new ICT building was a testament to ESUT’s commitment to providing world-class education and empowering students with the knowledge and skills required to drive technological advancements not just in the country but globally. He added that the new building would also serve as CBT centre for UTME

“This is the first project we initiated and completed within two years. Other projects we have been commissioning were initiated by past management and because we believe that every project is aimed at enhancing and promoting effective teaching and learning, we ensured their completion.

“We attracted this project in 2023 and today we are taking full possession after the contractor delivered on schedule. We want to say that this building will be equipped with 500 sets of computes, some of which we already have, they are waiting to be installed.

“However, we cannot talk about installation without fencing the building and providing power source to ensure that the systems run 24 hours. I want to, on behalf of the management thank the TETFUND and the contractor for delivering on schedule. This building will enhance our ICT base and give students needed Knowledge in the digital world for them to compete favorably with their counterparts globally. It would also serve as CBT centre for UTME,” the VC said.

Earlier in his speech, the Director of Physical Planning (DPP), Professor Amaechi Iloeje expressed gratitude to the management for attracting the building to ESUT and thanked the contractor for timely completion.

On his part, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) Desk Officer ESUT, Engr Dr Egbagu Onyekachi said the timely execution of the project attests to TETFUND’s pragmatism in helping to enhance quality education in tertiary institutions. He lauded the ESUT management for providing the needed support to complete the project on schedule.

The Vice-Chancellor later told ESUT Monitor that with many office spaces available in the new building, the Management is planning to relocate some units to the new ICT building to enhance accommodation and productivity.

The offices expected to move to the new building include Student Affairs unit, Records, among others

Highlights of the commissioning include cutting of the tape by the Vice Chancellor, inspection of the building by the Management Team led by the VC and group photography.

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