ASR Africa Begins Construction Of 500-Capacity Lecture Hall At Nasarawa State Varsity

Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa, on Thursday in Keffi, Nasarawa State flagged-off the construction of a 500-capacity lecture theatre hall for the Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

The event attracted dignitaries including Dr. Udoh Ubon, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of ASR Africa, Prof. Sa’adatu H. Liman, Vice Chancellor of the University, and other  management staff of the institution.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Vice Chancellor expressed gratitude for the nomination by ASR Africa under its Tertiary Education Grant Scheme (TEGs), and the freewill extended to the university in the project selection.

The ASR Africa Tertiary Education Grant Scheme is targeted at supporting quality education within the tertiary education system in Nigeria. So far, over 30 institutions in Nigeria have benefitted from this grant, which ranges from N250million to N2 Billion.

“The lecture theatre happens to be a pressing need for the institution, as we continue to expand our academic programs and could not have come at a better time for our university, the VC said, noting that ASR Africa is the TETFUND equivalent from the private sector as many universities in Nigeria has benefited from its TEGs.

She also commended the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative for its unwavering commitment to advancement of education in Nigeria, as this type of gesture is a testament to the ASR Africa Chairman’s investment and contribution to empowering future generations.

Responding, Dr Udoh, commended the management of the university for the take-off of the construction of the facility in spite of the installation of a new Vice Chancellor of the University. He stated that ASR Africa will continue to support the project and ensure its completion within the stipulated timeframe.