Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group and Chancellor of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, has unveiled a five-year Development Plan for the institution, starting with a N15 billion investment.He made the announcement following his second investiture as Chancellor during the university’s 5th combined Convocation ceremony held in Wudil on Saturday.
According to Dangote, the funds will be administered through his Foundation and allocated to building more student hostels, a state-of-the-art engineering laboratory, a modern computer lab with round-the-clock internet access, and a new senate building. He added that the Foundation will also offer automatic employment to the best graduating students in his companies across Nigeria.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Musa Yakasai noted that over 18,000 students are graduating from seven combined sets, including 2,950 postgraduate students receiving degrees and diplomas.Kano State Governor and Visitor to the university, Abba Yusuf, pledged to complete all state-led ongoing projects aimed at supporting the institution’s growth and development.
Five distinguished Nigerians received Honorary Doctorate Degrees during the event: Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso, Alhaji Dahiru Barau Mangal, Dr. Ahmed Adeniyi Raji, SAN, Prince Arthur Eze, and Alhaji Mustapha Ado Muhammad.
Speaking on behalf of the honorees, Senator Kwankwaso expressed gratitude to the university and encouraged graduates to uphold the institution’s values as they pursue their futures. Source : https://punchng.com/
