The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Education, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, is set to hold its maiden public lecture, focusing on the role of raw materials education in sustainable development in contemporary Nigeria.
The lecture, themed “Raw Materials Education and Sustainable Development in Contemporary Nigeria,” is scheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the Prof. Julius Onah Auditorium, ESUT, Agbani.
Speaking to DAILY GAZETTE, the Head of the Department, Assoc. Prof. Samuel O. Nneji, highlighted the significance of the event, stating that it aims to explore how education on raw materials can drive industrial growth, economic sustainability, and technological advancement in Contemporary Nigeria.
The event will be hosted by the Dean of the Faculty of Education, Prof. Titus Owoh, while the Vice Chancellor of ESUT, Prof. Aloysius Michaels Okolie, will serve as the Chief Host.
The lecture will be held under the distinguished chairmanship of Prof. Augustine A. Uwakwe, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State.
The maiden public lecture will be delivered by Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike Muonso, Director General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Abuja.
The lecture promises to be an insightful academic discourse, bringing together scholars, researchers, policy makers, and captains of industries to examine the role of education in sourcing and harnessing raw materials for national development.
