ESUT prioritizes clean environment …distributes 30 mowing machines, 30 cutlasses to faculties

The Management of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, on Wednesday, distributed 30 mowing machines to 14 faculties, School of Postgraduate Studies and Open and Distance Learning Centre for maintenance of clean environment and aesthetic value of the University.

The University equally distributed 30 cutlasses to the benefiting Deans of Faculties for the aforementioned reasons.

Speaking during the distribution of the machines and cutlasses, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, said they were procured to support the faculties in ensuring that the faculty premises and entire University environment were kept clean at all times.

He stated that the environment outside the jurisdiction of the faculties would be taken care of by the Directorate of Municipal Services.

He encouraged the Deans to initiate students work programme for willing students who would be trained on the operation of the machines and placed on stipends for their services to the University.

The Director of ESUT Municipal Services, Dr. Thomas Onah, said the machines were procured in line with the vision of the University Management in making the environment clean and habitable for studies.

While lauding the ESUT Management for the initiative, he assured that the purpose of procuring the machines would not be defeated. He enjoined the recipients to ensure proper maintenance and deployment of the machines to guarantee safe and serene environment in the University.

The Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies, ESUT, Professor Charles Chime, after receiving the machines, said they would help in ensuring adequate and conducive working and learning environment for staff and students of the University.

He lauded the Management of the University for the initiative, adding that it would also contribute to the aesthetic facelift of the University.