Dangote Donates N15billion To University • Offers Automatic jobs To Best graduating Students

President/CE Dangote Group, Mr Aliko Dangote (right) at the Fifth Combined Convocation Ceremony and Investiture of Mr Dangote as Chancellor, Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State, May 10, 2025.
Group President of the Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, has announced the donation of a whooping N15billion to the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil(ADUSTECH), Kano State.

Mr. Dangote, who is also the Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) was reappointed the Chancellor of the University.

In his speech at the 5th convocation ceremony, he said the University must be repositioned to lead the race of producing cutting edge research and highly skilled manpower that meets the requirements of market demands, industries and real problem solvers in the Nigerian society.

He said: “It is in this vein that I wish to use this opportunity to announce the launch of the 5-year Development plan which I envision for this institution.

“Over the next 5 years, we will commit the sum of N15 billion to the following projects: the design and construction of additional student hostels; the design and construction of a world class Engineering Lab; the design and construction of a world class multipurpose computer lab -open to all students of the institution which will also be equipped with 24-hour internet access to support academic research and the installation of a mini-solar plant to support access to power on campus.”

He added that: “We also undertake to design and construct a befitting Senate building that will house the administration of this institution. Finally, we will also reserve post-NYSC employment slots for the best performing graduates in Engineering and other related courses that form part of our areas of interest at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemical Plant and Dangote Cement Plants.”

Mr. Dangote said the funding for such an institution places a significant burden on the government, which is why, through the Aliko Dangote Foundation, it was able to offset the University’s electricity bill to ease the strain on their finances.
“Additionally, to support the infrastructural drive of the University, we built two blocks of Male and Female Hostels with 500 bed spaces each.

“We also ensured the availability of electricity in a specialized University like ours for continuous teaching, learning and research, via the connection of the University to a 33KVA line, and provided a 2.5 MVA transformer and six (6) step-down transformers. This, I believe, has gone a long way in solving the energy needs of the University.”

Dangote therefore congratulated the vision of those who dreamt of the institution 25 years ago.
“An institution that began with a student population of 88, today has a population of more than 21,877 students and this combined convocation has a total of about 18,000 graduates. This is indeed a milestone,” he added.

In his address, Governor Abba Kabiru Yusuf of Kano State commended Mr. Dangote for contributing financially and morally towards the development of the University, adding that, “all of us will continue to remember you as a visionary and African illustrious industrialist.”
The University’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Musa Tukur Yakasa said 18,000 students were being celebrated during the convocation ceremony, having graduated from the university in the last ten years to date.

Business mogul Chief Arthur Eze, founder of Max Air and billionaire Alhaji Dahiru Barau Mangal, Senior Advocate Ahmad Adeniyi Raji, and oil magnate and founder of Amasco Oil Al-Mustapha Ado bagged honorary doctorate degrees.
The VC said the University has recorded significant strides in its academic journey to greater heights, including program accreditation and a mathematical digital model designed by a university product, Mahmoud Mubarak, for measuring deforestation density.

Anambra Government Sanctions School for Allegedly Selling Head Prefect Position

The Anambra State Government has imposed a one-month sanction on Blossom Fount School, Awka, for allegedly charging students N5,000 each to contest for the position of head prefect in the primary section during a student election.

The sanction was announced on Saturday by the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, in a statement condemning the school’s actions. Chuma-Udeh described the practice as an attempt to “sell the psyche of the children to the highest bidder from the cradle,” emphasizing that such conduct is unacceptable under Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration.

The commissioner revealed that an ongoing investigation is examining the school’s broader management practices. Further actions may be taken depending on the findings, she added.

Oborevwori, Diri Awarded Honorary Doctorates at Nigerian Maritime University Convocation

Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, and his Bayelsa State counterpart, Senator Douye Diri, were on Saturday conferred with honorary Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) degrees in Social and Economic Development by the Nigerian Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko, during the institution’s second combined convocation ceremony.

Also honoured at the event were Senator James Manager, who received a Doctor of Science in National Development, and Engr. Ebipador Ogionwo, who was conferred with a Doctor of Science in Industrial Development.

Governor Oborevwori, represented by the Delta State Commissioner for Higher Education, Professor Nyerowho Tonukari, expressed deep appreciation for the recognition, describing it as a testament to the resilience of the Delta people and his administration’s commitment to inclusive development.

“I receive this recognition not merely as a personal honour but as a tribute to the resilient spirit of our people, the tireless efforts of our administration, and the shared vision we hold for a more inclusive Delta State and a prosperous Nigeria,” he stated.

Oborevwori lauded the Nigerian Maritime University for acknowledging leadership and service, adding that the award underscored the institution’s dedication to societal progress. He described NMU as a “beacon of hope” and a “driver of development in historically marginalized communities.”

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to educational development, highlighting key interventions including the construction and donation of a faculty complex and the development of a connecting road between the host community and the university’s permanent site.

“Our administration, guided by the M.O.R.E Agenda, will continue to partner with the Federal Government to enhance security, upgrade infrastructure, and support NMU’s growth,” he added.

In his remarks, NMU Vice Chancellor, Professor Emmanuel Adigio, said the university’s 10th anniversary and second convocation represented a milestone in the evolution of Nigeria’s foremost maritime institution. He commended Governor Oborevwori for his contributions to the university’s infrastructural development.

The convocation marked a celebration of academic achievement and the institution’s growing impact on Nigeria’s maritime sector and broader economic landscape. – TheLagosianMagazine