ASR Africa Commences The Construction Of N250 Million Office Block For The College Of Health Sciences, University Of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
Sokoto, April 16th, 2024: The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa), the philanthropic initiative of the Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu (CFR, CON), has kicked off the construction of the N250 million Abdul Samad Rabiu College of Health Sciences Office Block for Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto State. The construction of this office block was kicked off with the groundbreaking ceremony which was held today within the institution’s premises.
L-R: Arc. D.J Matankari (Director, Physical Planning & Devt.); Prof. M. M. Maishanu (DVC, Admin); Prof. Anas Sabir (CMD UDUTH); Prof. L. S. Bilbis (VC, UDUS); Dr. Ubon Udoh (MD/CEO, ASR Africa); Prof. Suleiman Sa’id (Provost, CHS); and Engr. M. A. Dogondaji (Ag. Director, Estate & Municipal Services) during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Office Building for the College of Health Sciences of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
The project, which is a one-storey facility, will comprise twenty (20) staff offices, the office of the Departmental Head, a Panel Room, staff convenience as well as storage spaces. This became necessary following 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.
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 and that the choice of the project was in response to thispressing expansion need.
L-R: Prof. Suleiman Sa’id (Provost, CHS); Prof. L. S. Bilbis (Vice Chancellor, UDUS); Dr. Ubon Udoh (MD/CEO, ASR Africa) and Nakama Keri (Multilateral Coordination Specialist, ASR Africa) at the groundbreaking ceremony of the N250mn Office Building for the College of Health Sciences of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
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 the necessary support to the construction team for the speedy completion and delivery of the project.
L-R: Prof. L. S. Bilbis (Vice Chancellor, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto) and Dr. Ubon Udoh (MD/CEO, ASR Africa) at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Office Building for the College of Health Sciences of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
ASR Africa is currently undertaking several health and educationalinterventions in Sokoto State for 2.5 Billion Naira. These includethe 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.
About ASR Africa
ASR Africa is 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 provide sustainable, impact-based, homegrown solutions to developmental issues affecting Health, Education and Social Development within Africa.