The Faculty of Engineering at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) will celebrate its 45th anniversary and general homecoming on November 20–21, 2025, at the university’s main campus in Agbani and Enugu, with more than 5,000 participants—including dignitaries, captains of industry, policymakers, alumni, and students—expected to attend.
Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, Prof. Ike Oluka, who announced the event in a press briefing, said the anniversary will provide a platform for reflection, celebration, and strategic repositioning of the Faculty of Engineering.
According to him, “The main goal is to assess our strengths and weaknesses; celebrate our successes and strategize on how to improve on our strength and to turn around our weak sides.”
He explained that the Faculty, which began in July 1980 as part of the then Anambra State University of Technology (ASUTECH), has produced over 70,000 graduates, many of whom are making significant contributions to the Nigerian economy and beyond.
“Our products (graduates) are easily seen in all the sectors of the Nigerian economy and positive reports from industry regarding their performance make us very proud of them,” Oluka said.
Highlighting the achievements of the Faculty in the past 45 years, Prof. Oluka stressed the need to repackage and reposition ESUT Engineering for 21st-century teaching, learning, and research.
“At 45, we have reviewed and updated our academic curricula and programmes to reposition our Faculty of Engineering for excellence and to enable us meet the challenges of the 21st century in engineering and technology,” he noted.
Also speaking, Co-Chairman of the Planning Committee, Engr. Dr. Innocent Akuvue, described the anniversary as a call to action for alumni to support their alma mater.
“As part of our repositioning agenda, we have identified key projects, such as new laboratories, machines, and upgraded facilities, that will place our faculty at the forefront of 21st-century teaching and research. We are calling on our alumni, corporate organizations, and government to partner with us in making this dream a reality,” he appealed.
The current Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Thompson Chime, expressed optimism that the event would mark the beginning of a new era for ESUT.
“We are not just celebrating longevity. We are celebrating relevance and preparing for the future. This anniversary is about charting a course that will ensure ESUT Engineering remains a leader in technological education for decades to come,” Chime said.
The homecoming will feature academic sessions, networking events, exhibitions, football competitions, a beauty pageantry, and the unveiling of development projects. It is also expected to rekindle old bonds among alumni and strengthen collaboration between the faculty and the industries where its graduates serve.
