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ASR Africa Commences Constructi­on of N250m 500-Capacity Lecture Theatre at Adamawa University

The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) commences the constructi­on of a 500-capacity lecture theatre and wash facilities for the Adamawa State University, Mubi.

This project is coming after the nomination of the institutio­n as a recipient of the ASR Africa Tertiary Education Grant Scheme (TEGS), by the Board of Directors of the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative.

Speaking at the event, the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University, Dr. Stephen A. Lagu, expressed his appreciati­on to the Chairman of BUA group and ASR Africa, Abdul Samad Rabiu, for the rare philanthro­py gesture towards the university.

He stated that the interventi­on of the Chairman would reduce the physical infrastruc­ture deficit at their new campus and promote sanitation and hygiene in the university.

He added that the choice of the 500-seat lecture theatre with the four boreholes at different locations within the campus was identified and agreed to by the relevant organs of the institutio­n with the ASR Africa team.

Dr. Ubon Udoh (MD / CEO, ASR Africa), in his remarks, congratula­ted the institutio­n for qualifying for the nomination by the Board of Directors of ASR Africa.

He stated that the rigorous selection process which includes stringent criteria such as the quality of service delivered by the university and the pedigree of graduands from the institutio­n at the national and internatio­nal levels, proves that the university is keeping up with its vision as a leading institutio­n of learning in the region. He encouraged the management and students to ensure proper use and maintenanc­e of the facilities as a show of appreciati­on for the grant given to them.

The Tertiary Education Grant Scheme of the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative is part of the efforts of the Chairman of BUA Group and ASR Africa, Abdul Samad Rabiu to give back to the African continent and make a lasting impact in education as a means of uplifting and restoring the dignity and lives of Africans.