Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Group and Chancellor of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State, has announced a five-year development plan for the institution, starting with an investment of N15 billion.
The announcement came shortly after his re-investiture as Chancellor during the university’s 5th combined Convocation Ceremony held on Saturday in Wudil.
Dangote revealed that the funds, to be managed by his Foundation, will be directed toward the construction of new student hostels, a world-class engineering laboratory, a top-tier computer laboratory with 24-hour internet access, and a modern senate building. Additionally, he pledged automatic employment opportunities in his companies across Nigeria for the university’s best graduating students.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Musa Yakasai, disclosed that more than 18,000 students across seven graduating sets were awarded degrees and diplomas, including 2,950 postgraduate students.
The Visitor to the university and Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, also addressed the gathering, assuring that his administration is committed to completing all ongoing state-funded projects initiated by the previous government to further the institution’s development.
Furthermore, five distinguished Nigerians were honored with Honorary Doctorate Degrees (Honoris Causa) for their outstanding contributions to society. The recipients included 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 for the recognition and urged the graduating students to represent the institution with pride and integrity wherever they go.
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