Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group and Chancellor of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH) Wudil, has pledged N15 billion for various capital projects in the university.
Dangote announced the largesse at the university’s 5th combined convocation ceremony held on Saturday in Kano.
Dangote said that the funds would support a five-year development plan to upgrade the university to global standards.
He said the planned projects included design and construction of additional student hostels, design and construction of engineering labs.
Other projects were the design and construction of a world-class multipurpose computer laboratory with 24-hour internet access.
He said others were the design and construction of a befitting Senate building and post-NYSC career opportunities for high-performing students.
Dangote also commended Gov. Abba Yusuf for his efforts to address the issue of out-of-school children.
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Dangote donates N15bn to Kano varsity
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By Aminu Garko
Wudil (Kano State) May 10, 2025 ( NAN) Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group and Chancellor of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH) Wudil, has pledged N15 billion for various capital projects in the university.
The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that Dangote announced the largesse at the university’s 5th combined convocation ceremony held on Saturday in Kano.
Dangote hinted that the funds would support a five-year development plan to upgrade the university to global standards.
He said the planned projects included design and construction of additional student hostels, design and construction of engineering labs.
Other projects were the design and construction of a world-class multipurpose computer laboratory with 24-hour internet access.
He said others were the design and construction of a befitting Senate building and post-NYSC career opportunities for high-performing students.
Dangote also commended Gov. Abba Yusuf for his efforts to address the issue of out-of-school children.
