THE Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has lauded Governor Peter Mbah following the donation of 400 modern desktop computers by the Enugu State Government, an intervention designed to strengthen experiential learning, research and technology-driven education at the institution.
The computers, delivered on Wednesday, represent the state government’s commitment to equipping tertiary institutions with modern technological infrastructure capable of producing globally competitive graduates. Significantly, the units were manufactured locally at the Haier Computer Assembly Factory in Enugu, established under the state government’s industrialisation drive and inaugurated by Governor Mbah just months ago.
Computers to Power Medical School and New ICT Centre
Receiving the computers on behalf of the university management, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, described the intervention as another demonstration of Governor Mbah’s unwavering commitment to repositioning ESUT as a leading institution of innovation, digital education and academic excellence.
Prof. Okolie disclosed that 200 of the computers would be deployed to the ESUT College of Medicine, while the remaining units would be installed at the University’s 500-capacity ICT Centre located at the Main Campus, Ebeano City, Enugu.
The fully equipped ICT Centre, he explained, would be activated ahead of the 2026/2027 academic session and would serve both academic and public purposes, including hosting computer-based examinations such as JAMB, NECO, JUPEB and other digital assessment platforms.
“We sincerely thank His Excellency, Governor Peter Mbah, for this generous intervention, which will significantly enhance scholarship, research and digital learning in ESUT,” the Vice-Chancellor said. “Our students will maximally utilise these facilities as we fully implement experiential learning across the university.”
Curriculum Reform Underway as New Programmes Take Shape
Prof. Okolie revealed that ESUT had already commenced far-reaching curriculum reforms in preparation for the 2026/2027 academic session, with a directive to the Director of Academic Planning, Prof. Chike Anibeze, to constitute committees to review the 30 per cent practical component of the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS).
The review, he explained, would integrate emerging disciplines and digital competencies, including Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Science and other newly approved programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC), ensuring that graduates acquire practical skills that make them globally competitive and industry-ready.
The Vice-Chancellor further stated that ESUT would play a strategic role in supporting the Enugu State Government’s Smart Green Schools initiative by producing technologically competent teachers capable of driving the state’s education reforms. He expressed confidence that the university would become a national model for technology-driven education and innovative learning capable of providing solutions to contemporary societal challenges.
“A Game Changer” for College of Medicine
Also speaking, the Provost of the ESUT College of Medicine, Prof. Uchenna Ekwochi, described the donation as “a game changer” that would significantly improve teaching, learning and research, particularly through the College’s electronic library.
He disclosed that the College had specifically requested the computers and assured that they would be judiciously utilised and professionally maintained.
“Our excitement is overwhelming because this intervention came at the right time,” he said. “The computers will be deployed to our e-library, where students will maximise their use, especially with the internet infrastructure already in place. Some units will also support administrative offices that require modern digital facilities.”
Prof. Ekwochi expressed profound appreciation to Governor Mbah for his consistent support to the College of Medicine, assuring that the equipment would be effectively protected, maintained and deployed for the benefit of students and staff.
Local Manufacturing a Strategic Win
The donated computers were manufactured in Enugu by the Haier Computer Assembly Factory, established under the state government’s industrialisation drive. The facility, one of the flagship technology investments of the administration, is producing locally assembled computers and other digital devices to support educational institutions, government agencies and private organisations.
Beyond the immediate educational impact, the factory represents a broader strategic vision: promoting local manufacturing, creating jobs and advancing Enugu’s ambition of becoming Nigeria’s leading technology and innovation hub.
For ESUT, the 400 computers are more than equipment – they are a vote of confidence in the institution’s capacity to deliver twenty-first-century education and a tangible investment in the future of Nigeria’s workforce.
