ASR Africa Donates N250m Block To Varsity

The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) has donated a an administrative block valued at ₦250 million to Al-Qalam University.

The project, delivered under the ASR Africa Tertiary Education Grant Scheme (TEGS) is part of a broader effort to strengthen academic excellence and institutional capacity across Africa.

So far, 30 institutions have benefited from the initiative, with grants ranging from ₦250 million to ₦2 billion.

At the commissioning ceremony in Katsina, the managing director of ASR Africa, Dr. Ubon Udoh, praised the university’s management for their collaborative role in delivering the project on schedule. “The synergy between our team and the university’s Project Management Unit was instrumental in achieving this milestone.

We are proud of the result and urge all stakeholders to ensure the facility is well utilized,” Dr. Udoh said.

The vice chancellor of Al-Qalam University, Professor Nasiru Musa Yauri, expressed gratitude to ASR Africa for selecting the university as a beneficiary.

He emphasised that the location and design of the new structure were deliberate, as the university gears up to launch its College of Allied Health Sciences.

“As part of preparations to commence academic activities in the proposed college, we have formalized partnerships with leading healthcare facilities in Katsina State to support clinical training for our students,” Prof. Yauri announced.

Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, who delivered the keynote address, commended the chairman of ASR Africa, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, for his commitment to educational development in the state.

“Education remains a cornerstone of our development agenda, and this gesture aligns with our vision of transforming Katsina into an educational hub,” the governor stated.

He also acknowledged the presence of prominent dignitaries, including the Emir of Katsina, His Royal Highness Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, and senior state officials.

The newly donated Administrative Block includes lecture theatres, classrooms, furnished offices for academic and administrative staff, and a conference hall.

It is a foundational component of the university’s expansion plans to offer degree programmes in Nursing Science, Public Health, Radiography, Physiotherapy, Optometry, and Medical Laboratory Sciences.

This landmark donation further underscores ASR Africa’s commitment to providing sustainable, locally tailored solutions that address pressing developmental challenges across Africa.

The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) was established by industrialist and philanthropist Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu to support sustainable development in health, education, and social development.

The initiative focuses on infrastructure investments that deliver long-term impact and empower communities across Africa.