Ugwuanyi Charges ESUT On Engendering Development, Innovation

Visits Eha Amufu On Fact- finding Mission To Resolve Community Crisis

ENUGU State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has underscored the need for Enugu State University of the Science and Technology ( ESUT) to re- invent and recommit to its founding objective to engender development and transform the financial standing of the institution, as a citadel of knowledge founded to drive global science and technology. Ugwuanyi pointed out that the founding objective of ESUT, which appeared realisable at the early stages of the university’s existence, when it earned accolades for the fabrication of motor pistons, mace, computer panels, and solar panels, seemed relegated afterward.

Speaking at the 18th convocation ceremony of the university, yesterday, Ugwuanyi stated that with inadequate government funding of public universities, public universities that would be competitive are those that strategically explore and leverage alternative funding opportunities through research grants, earnings and economically rewarding projects and partnerships. The governor, therefore, advised, “ESUT, being a science and technology university should deploy her intellectual resource to fuel research and creativity and ultimately drive innovation of products and services to attract huge income through patents and royalties to the university and complement government funding.”

Meanwhile, Ugwuanyi, on arrival at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, yesterday, evening, proceeded straight to Eha Amufu, on a fact- finding visit to obtain first- hand information about the issues that led to the recent crisis in Aguamaede and Mgbuji communities.