The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa (ASR Africa) Initiative has commenced the construction of a N250 million medical science laboratory for Crescent University, Abeokuta.
According to ASR Africa, the laboratory will enhance the institution’s capacity to meet the Federal Government of Nigeria’s National Development Plans and Transformational Agenda (NDTA) while filling the gap created by laboratory scientists who have recently left the country.
Speaking at the ceremony, the vice chancellor of the university, Prof. Ibraheem Gbajabiamila, expressed gratitude for the institution’s nomination by ASR Africa under its Tertiary Education Grant Scheme (TEGs). He applauded ASR Africa for the grant award and noted that the project is the university’s topmost priority, considering its drive to expand its College of Health Sciences programmes.
In his response, the MD CEO of ASR Africa, Dr Ubon Udoh, commended the university’s management for their academic achievements and systematic growth, evidenced by the recent addition of three new colleges.
These colleges include the College of Environmental Sciences (COES), Bola Ajibola College of Law (BACOLAW) and the College of Health Sciences (COHES). Dr Udoh reiterated the commitment of ASR Africa to ensuring the timely completion of the project.
ASR said the N250 million grant would provide fixtures and fittings for the medical science laboratory, which features a 300-seat auditorium, offices for heads of departments and lecturers, and lecture /seminar rooms.
