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Dangote pledges to construct 3 hostel blocks, staff quarters at Wudil university
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote has pledged seven key interventions in Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil to boost educational development.
KANO FOCUS reports that the sumptuous offer by the Chancellor of the Science-based tertiary institution came barely a week after he paid N100 million upfront to a distribution company to restore electricity to the state-owned citadel of learning.
A press statement issued by the vice Chancellor, Prof. Musa Tukur Yakasai that was made available to journalists in Kano on Thursday said the intervention was sequel to a formal request by the University management team for his support during a thank-you visit to his Lagos office on Wednesday.
Prof Yakasai who listed areas of intervention in the statement said Aliko Dangote pledged to construct a befitting Senate Building for the institution, construction of 3 nos additional students’ hostel blocks, and construction of 10 nos senior academic staff accommodation.
Other key areas, Dangote has offered to intervene included a plan to upgrade the University’s water treatment plant to address the University’s water supply issues, as well as bankroll the conduct of the University’s 5th Convocation Ceremony.
The vice Chancellor disclosed that the African richest man further reiterated his plans to provide a sustainable energy solution to the University’s electricity supply problem, while he also pledged to provide official vehicles to the University’s Principal Officers.
Prof. Yakasai’s press statement reads in parts: “The Principal Officers of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Musa Tukur Yakasai have paid a courtesy visit to the University’s Chancellor, Alhaji Aliko Dangote at his office in Lagos on the 10th of July 2024.”
He stressed that “The visit became imperative in order to show appreciation to the Chancellor for his intervention in paying the sum of One Hundred Million (N 100,000,000) upfront as part of KEDCO electricity Bill.”
The payment was made through the Aliko Dangote Foundation, which facilitated the immediate reconnection of the University to the electricity supply.
In the course of the visit, the University management presented to the Chancellor some pressing issues facing the University. In light of this, the Chancellor made the following additional pledges
The University Management, on behalf of the State Government, the entire University Community and the good people of Kano State highly appreciate the Chancellor, Alhaji (Dr) Aliko Dangote GCON, the president of the Dangote Group for this landmark intervention.
The Kano State Executive Council has approved the conversion of Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education back to Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kumbotso, while maintaining its status as a degree-awarding institution.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Baba Halilu Dantiye, the decision was made to enhance educational quality and streamline management in the state’s higher education sector.
The move follows the 18th meeting of the Executive Council, held on September 18, 2024, after extensive consultations with stakeholders and recommendations from a high-powered committee tasked with reviewing the institution’s status.
The committee raised concerns over the transition to university status, citing risks such as the potential loss of experienced lecturers, salary disputes, and administrative challenges.
Dantiye noted that similar institutions nationwide have operated successfully as colleges of education while offering degree programs through the “Dual Mode” system, as introduced by the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCE).
This system allows institutions to maintain their core structure while expanding their academic offerings.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the immediate dissolution of the university’s management, with the Vice Chancellor directed to hand over to his most senior deputy.
The government assured that current students would not be affected, as they will continue their studies without disruption.
Additionally, the university’s certificate will be preserved for future use, and the institution will continue to offer both its traditional courses and new degree programs.
This strategic decision underscores the Kano State Government’s commitment to ensuring the growth, stability, and academic excellence of its educational institutions.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The National Leadership of the Arewa Consultative Forum ( ACF) regarded its recent three- day working tour of Kano State as a “moment of unique glory and joy”.
KANO FOCUS reports that the National Chairman, Mr Mamman Mike Osuman made these assertions in a message of goodwill and appreciation addressed to the Kano State ACF Chairman, Goni Dr Faruk Umar on Wednesday.
This was contained in a statement issued by the publicity Secretary Bello Sani Galadanchi on Thursday.
Describing its Kano Chapter as a beacon of operational strategies worthy of being emulated by other branches in their catchment areas, ACF also vowed to ” stand tall and fill the blanks and gaps Northern Politicians skipped”.
Mr Osuman reaffirmed the determination of the current leadership to work assiduously not only to ensure the “resurgence of a blessed Northern Nigeria but also its immediate rebirth within the context of the dreams, vision and objectives of our past leaders who not only rendered unalloyed devotion, dedication and service to the Northern cause but sacrificed their lives”.
The ACF leader who termed the Kano chapter’s leadership style as “sterling, impressive and extraordinary ” also extended similar appreciation to the Chairman, ACF Select Committee, Retired Brigadier-General Halliru Akilu, the Deputy Chairman, Senator Ibrahim Ida, and Kano Entrepreneur, Alhaji Awwalu A Rano for their prominent roles in advancing ACF activities.
General Akilu has consistently supported ACF programmes at State and National levels, while A. A Rano and Wazirin Katsina, Senator Ida recently donated 37 million Naira and Ten million Naira respectively towards the realization of Kano ACF empowerment programmes.
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has with immediate effect dissolved the Interim Management Committees of the 44 local government areas of the State.
In a Statement issued by the governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa said the governor announced the dissolution of the Committes during a Valedictory meeting with members of the Committes at Africa House, Government House.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf appreciated the out-going Interim Management Committes members for their committement in steering affairs of the local governments for half a year and assisted the state government in the implementation of its policies and programmes at the grassroot level.
He assured that Kano State Government will continue to reckon with and carry them along in the state engagements for the benefit of people of Kano.
Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf directed the Interim management Committes to handover the affairs of their respective areas to Directors Personnel Management (DPMs) who will run the councils pending the local governments elections coming up on the 26th of October this year.
He called on the Directors Personnel Management to be transparent and adhere strictly to rules and regulations guiding their conducts as the overseers of local governments in the state.
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