The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) has kicked off the construction of the N250 million Abdul Samad Rabiu College of Health Sciences Office Block for Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Sokoto State.
The construction of this office block commenced with the groundbreaking ceremony held on Tuesday within the institution’s premises.
The project, a one-storey facility, will comprise twenty (20) staff offices, the office of the Departmental Head, a Panel Room, staff conveniences, and storage spaces. This supports the institution, necessitated by the expansion of the College facilities comprising five (5) Faculties and a School of Medical Laboratory Sciences with various Departments spread across the faculties and the school.
Speaking in his remarks at the groundbreaking event, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor L. S. Bilbis, welcomed the ASR Africa team with profound gratitude and expressed satisfaction with the level of support received so far from the Chairman of ASR Africa and the BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu.
He noted that the project, upon completion, will accommodate its growing academic programs and students, emphasizing that the choice of the project was in response to this pressing expansion need.
In his response, Dr. Ubon Udoh, the Managing Director of ASR Africa, appreciated the University’s outstanding performance in Health and Medical Sciences.
He reiterated the commitment of the Chairman of ASR Africa, Abdul Samad Rabiu, to supporting quality education within the tertiary education system in Nigeria.
Dr. Udoh urged the institution to focus on the sustainability of this noble project and provide necessary support to the construction team for the speedy completion and delivery of the project.
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He said, “ASR Africa is currently undertaking several health and educational interventions in Sokoto State for 2.5 Billion Naira.
“These include the construction of the ASR Africa Administrative building for the College of Health Technology, Gwadabawa, Administrative Building and School Clinic for the School of Nursing, Tambuwal; and 2 units of faculty buildings, 1 unit of Administrative Building, 1 unit of Hostel, and a Complete Water Scheme at the Sokoto State University College of Medical Sciences.”
ASR Africa is the brainchild of African Industrialist, Philanthropist, and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu. Established in 2021, the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) aims to provide sustainable, impact-based, homegrown solutions to developmental issues affecting Health, Education, and Social Development within Africa.
