The Founder of MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has appealed to the Federal Government to immortalise the late business mogul and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, by naming one of the universities in the North-West zone of the country after him.
Prof. Gwarzo, who made the passionate appeal on Wednesday, said naming one of the universities after Dantata in the region would be highly appreciated in view of his tremendous contributions to education during his lifetime.
“I am calling on the Federal Government of Nigeria to immortalise the late Alhaji Aminu Dantata by naming a university in the region after him in view of his contributions to the education sector in particular,” Prof. Gwarzo said.
He noted that it was only through such gestures that his philanthropic legacy in the education sector would continue to be remembered forever as well as inspire many others and those yet unborn.
Prof. Gwarzo, who described Dantata’s philanthropic legacy in education as extraordinary, said that there’s also the need to recognise his selfless service and contributions to education as one of his lasting legacies.
“Dantata invested heavily in education– donated funds and buildings to various institutions. Through Dantata Foundation and other initiatives, he sponsored scholarships for underprivileged students, and he was the first Chancellor of Al-Qalam University, Katsina,” he said.
The Edupreneur, who described Dantata as a great philanthropist par excellence, said the late elder statesman would continue to be cherished and remembered for his enormous contributions to the socio-economic development of Nigeria and the West African sub-region.
“So, immortalising the late elder statesman will be highly welcome and appreciated by all those who benefitted from his philanthropic gesture and many others,” Prof. Gwarzo added.
