Enugu State University of Science and Technology

State University in Enugu, Nigeria

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The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) is a university in Nigeria that was founded as Anambra State University of Technology (ASUTECH) on 30 July 1980, by the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Chief Dr Jim Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo .^[3] The creation of Enugu State out of Anambra State in 1991 by the then Military President General Ibrahim Gbadamasi Babangida,^[4] transformed ASUTECH into Enugu State University of Science and Technology.^[5]

History

The Enugu State University of Science And Technology (ESUT) was originally founded as Anambra State University of Technology (ASUTECH) on July 30,1980 by law^[6] hence the university's motto remain, "Technology for Service".^[7]

The enactment of the law establishing the university by the then Anambra State House of Assembly was followed by the appointment of professor Kenneth Onwuka Dike as the first president and chief executive of the university and the inauguration of the first Provisional Council of the university with professor Onwuka Dike as its first chairman/president. (Oct 1980 – Oct 1983).^[6]

Later, Professor Chinua Achebe was appointed Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council with Professor Chiweyite Ejike as Vice Chancellor (1987 – 1988).^[8] The management team of the university at that time included Mr. F.C. Eze – Registrar, Mr. G.C. Akachukwu – Acting Bursar and Dr. (Mrs.) Ngozi Ene – University Librarian.^{[citation needed]} At the end of Professor Achebe's tenure, Professor Gaius Igboeli was appointed the next Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the University Governing Council. (1989 – 1991) while Professor Chiweyite Ejike was still the Vice Chancellor.^{[citation needed]}

Following the creation of Enugu State in 1991 and the subsequent change of the name of the university to Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Hon, Justice Anthony Aniagolu was appointed the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council with Prof. Julius Onuorah Onah as the Vice Chancellor (1992 – 1996)^{[citation needed]}. The Management team under Professor Onah included Dr. Fidelis Ogah as the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Mr. F.C. Eze as Registrar, Dr. (Mrs.) Ngozi Eneh – University Librarian and Mr. G.C. Akachukwu – Bursar.^[9] At the end of the tenure of Professor Julius Onah came in quick succession, Professor T.C. Nwodo as acting Vice Chancellor and later Professor Mark Anikpo as acting Vice Chancellor also.^{[citation needed]}

A new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council in the person of Igwe Charles Abangwu with Professor Samuel C. Chukwu as the Vice Chancellor (January 2000 – December 2003 were later put in place.^{[citation needed]}The end tenure of Igwe Charles Abangwu was followed by the appointment of Igwe Francis Okwor (now late) as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council between January 2004 and August 2004. Following the death of the Pro-Chancellor, a Management Committee was inaugurated to govern the university between August 2004 and August 2006 with Chief Clement Okwor who was then, the Head of Service in Enugu State as its chairman.^{[citation needed]}

Professor Ikechukwu Chidobem was later appointed the Vice Chancellor in 2006 to succeed Professor Chukwu. The Management team under Professor Chidobem included Mr. Simon N.P. Nwankwo as Registrar, Mr. Fabian Ugwu as Bursar and Mr George Igwebuike as acting University Librarian. A new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council in the person of Barrister David Ogbodo was later appointed to replace the Management Committee in August 2006. Other members of the council include Prof. Fab. Onah, Prof. David Edeani, Chief G.O. Okereke, Mrs. Janet Ngene, Mrs. Fidelia Agu, Arc. Sylvester Chineke (now late) and Professor Nene Obianyo – Provost, College of Medicine.^{[citation needed]}

Campuses of Enugu State University

The university has 3 campuses:

Enugu state university of science and technology, Agbani
Enugu state college of medicine
Enugu state university of science and technology, Enugu campus

The main campus of the university is located on 671 hectares of dry savannah in the town of Nkanu, about eighty kilometres east of Enugu, and enjoys a very humid and arable climate. There is regular road transport between Enugu and Agbani, and Agbani is also quite easily accessible from all parts of Nigeria.

Faculties & College

Faculty of Agricultural & Natural Resources Management
Faculty of Applied Natural Sciences
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Management Sciences
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences.
College of Medicine

Governing Council

His Lordship, Most Rev. (Prof.) Godfrey I. Onah - Pro Chancellor
Professor Aloysius-Michaels Nnabugwu Okolie - Vice-Chancellor
Professor Chike E. Nwoha - Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Mr. Ambrose George Ugwu - Registrar/Secretary to Council

Principal officers

Vice-Chancellor - Professor Aloysius-Michaels Nnabugwu Okolie
Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Professor Chike E. Nwoha
Registrar - Mr. Ambrose George Ugwu
Bursar - Dr. Augustine Ikechukwu Ojeh
University Librarian - Dr. Ezema Ifeanyi Jonas

Notable alumni

Chigozie Atuanya, Nigerian actor, producer and entrepreneur
Blossom Chukwujekwu, Nigerian actor
Destalker, Nigerian comedian
Sandra Ezekwesili, Nigerian Broadcast Journalist, Radio Presenter, Public Speaker and Compere
Osinakachukwu Ideozu, Nigerian businessman and People's Democratic Party politician
Daniel Lloyd, Nigerian actor.
Chima Obieze, Nigerian politician and lawyer
Stephen Ocheni, Nigerian professor
Mao Ohuabunwa, Nigerian politician, businessman
Tessy Okoli, Provost of Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze
Nnamdi Okonkwo, chief executive officer/ managing director of Fidelity Bank Nigeria
Chika Okpala, Nigerian comedian
Lawrence Onochie, Nigerian pastor and public speaker
Nkiru Sylvanus, Nigerian actress
Dave Umahi, Governor of Ebonyi State
Ejyk Nwamba, Nigerian Ogene musician
Ify Nneji, Nigerian gospel singer

References

^ "Enugu State University of Science and Technology".
^ Enugu State University of science and technology, 1999 – 2008
^ "Enugu State University of Science and Technology". Uni24k. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
^ "Enugu State @30: Situating Ugwuanyi, quest for equity and justice". Vanguard News. 27 August 2021. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
^ Jannah, Chijioke (17 March 2017). "Why I created Anambra State - IBB". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
^ ^a ^b "ESUT-about-esut". www.unizik.edu.ng. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
^ "ESUT-about-esut". www.esut.edu.ng. Archived from the original on 12 May 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
^ "ESUT Admission List 2020/2021 and How To Check List Online". School News Portal. 29 March 2021. Archived from the original on 3 June 2021. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
^ "ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, ENUGU ESUT". BusinessList.com.ng. Retrieved 3 June 2021.

External links

Enugu State University of Science & Technology - official site.
Enugu State University of Science & Technology - Universities in Nigeria.

City of Enugu

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Governance

Geography

Udi-Nsukka Plateau
Nyaba River
River Ekulu
Asata River
Ogbete River
Aria River
Idaw River

Institutions

Enugu State University of Science & Technology
Federal Government College Enugu
College of the Immaculate Conception
Our Saviour Institute of Science and Technology

Religion

Roman Catholic Diocese of Enugu

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Transport

Akanu Ibiam International Airport
Ogbete Motor Park
Garki Motor Park
Coal City Shuttle
Coal City Cabs

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