…Installed Chancellor of Dangote Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano
The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has promised to commit the sum of N15 billion to execute projects that will put Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil on the front pew of world-class citadels of higher learning within the next five years of his tenure as Chancellor of the university.
Dangote made the promise after he was formally installed as the Chancellor of the Kano state-owned university by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Saturday,
Dangote, in his acceptance speech, praised the founder of the university, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, and promised to put in his best to ensure that the university grows better.
He promised to commit the sum of N15 billion to execute several projects that will put the university on the front pew of world-class citadels of higher learning within the next five years of his tenure as Chancellor of the university.
The business mogul who is also the richest man in Africa, promised to offer employment opportunities to the graduating students of the university within his business conglomerates.
Governor Yusuf who performed the installation during the 5th combined convocation ceremony of the university, urged Dangote to use his wealth of experience and expertise to take the university to greater heights.
Governor Yusuf also urged Dangote to, “uphold and preserve all the laws, statutes, customs, liberties and privileges of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano state faithfully, devoid of partiality and without fear or favour.”
The Governor also appealed to Dangote to perform all the functions of Chancellor of the university without fear or favour, as it remains the highest office in the citadel of higher learning.
Among eminent personalities who received Honorary Doctorate degrees from the university include: Katsina-born business magnate, Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, Honorary Doctor of Business Administration (Honoris Causa); Igbo business-mogul, Prince Arthur Ikpechuku Eze, Honorary Doctor of Business Administration (Honoris Causa).
Others are: Dr. Ahmed Adeniyu Raji (SAN), Honorary Doctor of Law (Honoris Causa); Alhaji Mustapha Ado Muhammad, Honorary Doctor of Business Administration (Honoris Causa); and former Governor of Kano state and founder of the university, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso.
About 18,000 students from seven sets received their first, second, and third degrees certificates during the convocation ceremony.
