Africa’s richest man and Chairman, Dangote Group of
Companies, Aliko Dangote has announced plans to commit the sum of N15 billion
to upgrade the Kano stated owned university, Aliko Dangote University of
Science and Technology, ADUSTECH, Wudil, formerly known as Kano State
University of Science and Technology, KUST to a world class status.
Dangote who doubles as the Chancellor of the university
disclosed this during the 5th combined convocation ceremony of the university
on Saturday.
He said the amount is earmarked for the five years
development plan of the university.
Dangote also vowed to do his best to ensure the university
is adjudged among the three best in the country soon.
According to him, “Over the next five years (five years
development plan I envisioned for the university), we (Dangote foundation) will
commit the sum of N15 billion to the following projects. The design and
construction of additional student hostels, classrooms, world class multipurpose
computer laboratory fully equipped with equipments and internet facility,
installation of a mini solar plant to ensure constant power supply, a befitting
Senate building, post NYSC slots and employment slots for the best performing
graduates in engineering and other related field that formed part of our
interest.
“The execution of this development plan will be carried out
in close partnership with the Governing Council, with a proper project
management delivery structure in place to ensure a stabilized execution on
budget and on schedule,” he said.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Musa Tukur Yakasai said he
inherited a liability of N3 billion upon assumption of office.
He said the Governor Abba Yusuf led administration has
settled over N2 billion out of the N3 billion liability.
He said over 30 programmes out of 40 programmes runned in
the institution were fully accredited.
Meanwhile, the Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, said the
government has approved construction of road networks and drainages in the
institution.
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