The Abdul Samad Rabiu Initiative for Africa (ASR) has donated a newly constructed Administrative Block to the College of Health Sciences of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUS), Sokoto, value N250 million. This intervention types half of the ASR Africa Tertiary Education Grants Scheme and the Initiative’s dedication to strengthening instructional infrastructure in tertiary establishments in Nigeria and throughout Africa. It represents an funding in the college’s capability to help efficient supply of its institutional duties and contribute to the development of medical schooling in Nigeria.
The college formally took over the Administrative Block, named Abdul Samad Rabiu Admin Block, throughout its official commissioning ceremony at the College of Health Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) in Sokoto.
During his speech, the Vice Chancellor of the college, Prof. Bashir Garba (MFR), described the donation of the admin block as historic and acknowledged the Chairman of ASR Africa, Abdul Samad Rabiu (CFR, CON), as an incredible philanthropist who has been impacting humanity over the years with the identical gesture.
The Vice Chancellor stated: “I believe I am the most fortunate public servant because wherever I go as a public servant in the State to head an institution, I regularly encounter the impact of the donations by ASR Africa through its Chairman. This project being commissioned today is another testimony of such encounters as the Vice Chancellor of this great institution.”
I need to guarantee ASR Africa and its Chairman, represented right here by the MD/CEO, Dr. Ubon Ubon, that we are going to make the greatest use of this edifice being commissioned in the present day. This facility proved useful when the college was looking for accreditation carried out by the Medical and Dental Council, because it complemented the college’s infrastructure essential to the accreditation train.
The Managing Director/CEO, ASR Africa, Dr. Ubon Udoh, throughout his remarks acknowledged: “This project being commissioned today is one of the 30 grants to 30 universities in Nigeria. We are very proud to be associated with the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, as it scored very high in ASR Africa’s assessment process. As a university that has been a center of excellence, we look forward to greater partnerships that will continue to contribute positive impact to the university.”
Dr. Ubon added that the mission reaffirms the dedication of the Chairman of ASR Africa, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, to delivering sustainable, impact-driven packages throughout well being, schooling, and social improvement sectors.
The Abdul Samad Rabiu Admin Block contains 20 employees places of work, together with the workplace of the departmental head, panel room, employees conveniences, and storage services, which is able to present devoted and extra handy workspaces for instructing and analysis actions. It is situated inside the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) advanced.
ABOUT ASR AFRICA
The brainchild of African Industrialist, Philanthropist and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) was established in 2021 to present sustainable, impact-based, homegrown options to developmental points affecting Health, Education and Social Development inside Africa.
