Education

ASR Africa to construct Abdul Samad Rabiu Hostel Block for Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State

The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) is set to commence the construction of a state-of-the-art hostel block for the Federal University of Technology, Minna. The project, which is being executed under the philanthropic initiative of the Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu (CFR, CON), will provide contemporary hostel accommodation for undergraduate students within the university’s main campus. The proposed hostel facility will accommodate 108 students with other auxiliary facilities such as laundries, kitchenettes, common rooms, and the warden’s room.

L-R: Dr. Ubon Udoh (MD/CEO, ASR Africa) and Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta (Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Minna).

Prof. Abdullahi Mohammed (Dep. Vice Chancellor, Academic), Prof Katamba A. Saka (Chief Librarian), Mrs. Hadiza Goje (Bursar), Dr. Ubon Udoh (MD/CEO, ASR Africa), Prof Faruk Adamu Kuta (Vice Chancellor), Prof Uno Uno, (Deputy Vice Chancellor, Admin) and Mr. Amos Kolo (Registrar) during the groundbreaking ceremony which held at the Fed. University of Technology, Minna.

The hostel accommodation is designed to have an apartment styled accommodations with each room having an en-suite bath and water closet facilities. This model of each room having its independent convenience and shower has been found to engender hygiene and a sense of responsibility amongst the students which is what the university aim to achieve among its students.

About ASR Africa

ASR Africa is the brainchild of African Industrialist, Philanthropist and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) was established in 2021 to provide sustainable, impact-based, homegrown solutions to developmental issues affecting Health, Education and Social Development within Africa.