Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto
Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) has flagged off the construction of office block at College of Health Sciences Usman DanFodio University, Sokoto worth N250million.
The philanthropic gesture of the foundation in the university is part of its 2023 Tertiary Education Grant Scheme (TEGS) comprising 22 tertiary institutions in Nigeria as beneficiaries.
Speaking at the ground-breaking event in Sokoto the ASR Africa’s Managing Director, Dr Ubon Udoh, said the project priotised its intervention in education as a transformative sector for the nation.
He also expressed the commitment of ASR Africa to continually supporting quality education within the tertiary education system in Nigeria and Africa.
He noted that Usman DanFodio University scored high in the tedious criteria before being selected among benefiting schools in the TEGS grant of N259 million.
He explained that the project has a six-month completion period.
The MD/ CEO further explained ASR Africa initiative as a philanthropic fund of $100 million that is committed to the development of health, education, and social sectors within Africa.
Udoh further stated that ASR Africa is currently undertaking several health and educational intervention in Sokoto State amount to N2 .5billion
He mentioned the project to include, construction of administrative block at college of health technology, Gwadabawa, construction of administrative building, school clinic for school of nursing science , Tambuwal,
He disclosed that Abdul Samad Rabiu has been a cheerful giver who has been supportive of several schools across the nation and beyond.
Udoh commended the management of the university for their cooperation with the ASR Africa infrastructure team by providing prompt feedback and required documentation on the project to ensure its take-off.
Earlier, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Bilbis Lawal, commended the Chairman of ASR Africa, the BUA Group and Abdul Samad Rabiu for finding their institution worthy of the grant.
He identified the project as one of the institution’s priority needs, especially at a time the university was preparing for accreditation in the college.
