Governor Mbah Announces Plan to Upgrade ESPOLY to University of Agriculture
The proposed university will aim to enhance agricultural education and research, providing a robust platform for advancing agricultural practices and ensuring food security for the state.
Zita Ezechi 
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has committed to transforming Enugu State Polytechnic (ESPOLY), Iwollo, into a university specializing in agriculture within the next two years. This significant development was announced by the state's Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ndubueze Mbah, during the Education Summit held at the Polytechnic over the weekend.
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Prof. Mbah conveyed the Governor’s vision, highlighting the administration’s dedication to advancing education as a cornerstone of sustainable development. The Enugu State Government has allocated 33 percent of the state budget to education, a substantial increase compared to the 15 to 20 percent recommended by international bodies such as UNICEF and the World Bank.
Governor Mbah’s pledge reflects a broader commitment to addressing critical developmental challenges and fostering agricultural innovation. “The reason behind this bold and historic step is the shared aspirations of a people and government to the realization of a food-secured state,” Prof. Mbah stated.
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He emphasized that upgrading ESPOLY to a university focused on agriculture represents a strategic move to break cycles of underdevelopment and poverty in the region.
The proposed university will aim to enhance agricultural education and research, providing a robust platform for advancing agricultural practices and ensuring food security for the state.
