JUST IN: Mbah Raises ESUT Monthly Subvention to N276m, Appeals to ASUU to Suspend Strike

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has approved an additional N115 million monthly subvention for the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), bringing the state government’s total monthly financial support to the institution to N276 million.

The latest intervention is part of efforts by the state government to address issues surrounding the ongoing industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), ESUT chapter, and ensure the restoration of uninterrupted academic activities.

The development was disclosed on Monday by the Secretary to the Enugu State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, who said the additional funding demonstrates the Mbah administration’s commitment to the welfare of university workers and the continued delivery of quality education.

According to Onyia, the state government previously provided ESUT with N136 million monthly before introducing an additional N25 million monthly intervention in February 2026 specifically to support the ESUT College of Medicine (ESUCOM).

The intervention was targeted at supporting the payment of 120 additional staff, bringing the monthly government support to N161 million.

With the latest approval of N115 million, the total monthly subvention to ESUT will now rise to N276 million, representing a cumulative increase of N140 million since February 2026.

The SSG said the increased funding would assist the university in meeting its financial obligations, particularly towards staff welfare, and help the institution move closer to fulfilling the salary agreement reached between ASUU and the Federal Government.

“Governor Mbah has demonstrated once again that his administration places the welfare of workers and the uninterrupted education of our young people at the heart of its priorities,” Onyia said.

He described the latest intervention as a substantial commitment of public resources aimed at strengthening ESUT and ensuring that the institution can meet its obligations to staff and students.

Mbah Government Appeals to ASUU

While announcing the additional funding, the SSG appealed to members of ASUU-ESUT to reciprocate the government’s intervention by suspending the ongoing strike and returning to the classrooms.

Onyia urged the union and other stakeholders to continue addressing outstanding issues through constructive dialogue, stressing that students should not bear the consequences of disputes that can be resolved amicably.

“Our students should not be made to bear the consequences of disagreements that can be resolved amicably,” he said.

The SSG also called on ESUT management and ASUU to work collaboratively towards resolving the remaining issues and restoring the university’s academic calendar.

He reaffirmed Governor Mbah’s commitment to strengthening ESUT and supporting the institution within available resources, noting that the government considers education and the welfare of workers among its priorities.

The latest intervention is expected to further boost the university’s capacity to meet its financial obligations and strengthen efforts towards restoring uninterrupted academic activities at ESUT.

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