Enugu State University of Science and Technology

Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Other name
ESUT
Motto in English
Technology For Service
Typestate
EstablishedJuly 30, 1980 (1980-07-30)
FounderJim Nwobodo
Vice-ChancellorProfessor Aloysius-Michaels Nnabugwu Okolie
Students~80,000
Location
Enugu, Enugu State
,
Nigeria

6°51′24″N 7°23′45″E / 6.85667°N 7.39583°E / 6.85667; 7.39583
CampusRural
871 hectares (2,150 acres) (Agbani campus)
Urban
500 hectares (1,200 acres) (Enugu campus)
200 hectares (490 acres) (College of Medicine campus) Enugu State University of science and technology, 1999 – 2008
Colours 
NicknameEsutite
Websitewww.esut.edu.ng

The Enugu State University of Science and Technology, commonly shortened as ESUT, is a state university in Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria. It was founded on 30 July 1980 by Anambra State governor, Jim Nwobodo.[1] The university was renamed and moved to Enugu following the creation of the state out of Anambra State in 1991 by General Ibrahim Babangida, the head of state.[2][3]

History

Enugu State University of Science And Technology was founded as Anambra State University of Technology (ASUTECH) on 30 July 1980 after a law for its foundation was enacted by the Anambra State House of Assembly.[4] It took the motto: "Technology for Service".[5]

Professor Kenneth Dike was appointed as the pioneer president of the university. He formed the Provisional Council and served as its chairman from October 1980 to October 1983.[4]. Writer and poet Chinua Achebe was appointed pro-chancellor and chairman of council while Professor Chiweyite Ejike was the vice chancellor. Ejike served from 1987 to 1988.[6] The management team were: Mr. F.C. Eze as registrar, Mr. G.C. Akachukwu as acting bursar, and Dr. Ngozi Ene as the university librarian. At the end of Achebe's tenure, Professor Gaius Igboeli was appointed the pro-chancellor and chairman of the University Governing Council, serving from 1989 to 1991.[7]

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). 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.[8] 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.

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. 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.

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.

Campuses

The university has three 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 and college

Administration

Governing council

  • His Lordship, Most Rev. (Prof.) Godfrey 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

Note: As of 2026

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

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "Enugu State University of Science and Technology". Uni24k. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Enugu State @30: Situating Ugwuanyi, quest for equity and justice". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 27 August 2021. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  3. ^ Jannah, Chijioke (17 March 2017). "Why I created Anambra State - IBB". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
  4. ^ a b "ESUT-about-esut". www.unizik.edu.ng. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  5. ^ "ESUT-about-esut". www.esut.edu.ng. Archived from the original on 12 May 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ Xerion, Alex (22 September 2024). "ESUT Post UTME Result Released, 2024/2025: See How To Check". Nigerian Scholars. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  8. ^ "ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, ENUGU ESUT". BusinessList.com.ng. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  9. ^ "Blossom Chukwujekwu delves into filmmaking with 'Finding Dorothy'". Premium Times. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
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