The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) was founded in 1979 by Chief Jim Nwobodo as the Anambra State University of Science and Technology (ASUTECH) Enugu. It was the first ever state owned university in Nigeria. It was conceived with three campuses at Awka, Abakaliki, and Enugu. It had the first state funded Teaching hospital in Nnewi.
The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) was originally founded as ASUTECH on July 30, 1980. The University was conceived with the aim to establish an institution that must be closely related to society, its industry and above all, serve as a catalyst in the technological advancement of the people, hence the University’s motto remains, “Technology for Service”. The enactment of the law establishing the University by the then Anambra State House of Assembly was followed by the appointment of late Professor.
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The library is a critical resource in learning necessary for research and development. The challenges faced by Nigerian tertiary institutions in developing world class libraries due to insufficient funding, has significantly affected the quality of education and by extension the quality of graduates.
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Enugu State University of Science and Technology
PMB 01660
Enugu
Tel: +234 (42) 451319
Enugu State University of Science and Technology Official Website: http://www.esut.edu.ng/