Caption: From left, Prof Ademola S. Tayo, Vice Chancellor, Babcock University; Nakama Keri, Multilateral Coordination Specialist, ASR Africa (representing the MD/CEO, ASR Africa); Pastor (Prof.) Robert Osei-Bonsu, Chancellor, and Pastor (Dr.) Istifanus Ishaya, Pro-Chancellor, both of Babcock University performing the groundbreaking of the Babcock Integrated Publishing House donated by ASR Africa.
The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa), the philanthropic initiative of the Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, on Friday flagged off the construction of a N280m Abdul Samad Rabiu Integrated Publishing House for Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State.
The project is expected to transform the institution’s capacity from basic press status to a modern, integrated publishing house, encompassing publishing, print production, and other related diversified services.
The one-storey building facility will also serve as a laboratory and studio for training students of communications, media studies, and allied disciplines as well as other disciplines.
Speaking at the event, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Ademola S. Tayo, expressed satisfaction at the nomination by ASR Africa, under its Tertiary Education Grant Scheme, adding that the choice of the project was a response to the vision to take its Mass Communications Department to a whole new level.
According to him, the university’s vision is to produce young men and women capable of critical thinking, and problem-solvers capable of proffering innovative solutions to problems of everyday life, be it social, political, and cultural.
Responding, Dr. Ubon Udoh, the Managing Director of ASR Africa, expressed delight at the university’s choice, stressing that when information is appropriately applied, human society is empowered to liberate itself from limitations and attain its full potential.
He reiterated the commitment of the Chairman of ASR Africa, Abdul Samad Rabiu to supporting quality education within the tertiary education system in Nigeria and urged the institution to focus on the sustainability of this noble project. He also reiterated the importance of cooperation and collaboration between the university and the contractor for the timely delivery of the publishing house.