BUA founder, Abdul Samad Rabiu donates N200m to Sokoto varsity

A Nigerian industrialist and philanthropist, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has donated N200 million to Sokoto State University towards the construction of an ICT Faculty Building for the University.

This donation will support the University’s quest to become one of Nigeria’s best universities producing talent in the ICT space.

The Kano born billionaire, Rabiu, said Sokoto State is host to three of BUA Cement’s factories over the years.

The State had played a huge role in the growth and success of the company, therefore it is also of critical importance that BUA supports the development of talent in future-proof industries for the state such as ICT, research and education.

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The donation was announced during the University’s 2021 Convocation ceremony in Sokoto, where Rabiu alongside two others – Emir of Dutse, Alhaji Nuhu Muhammad Sanusi, and late Alhaji Umaru Ali Shinkafi – were conferred with Honorary Doctorate Degrees for their contributions towards the development of Sokoto State and Nigeria in various fields.

In his comments whilst responding to the donation, the Governor of Sokoto State,  Aminu Tambuwal, thanked Rabiu for the donation of the N200 million ICT Faculty building and his commitment towards philanthropy.

Tambuwal also commended BUA’s contributions towards the socio-economic development of the state and urged others in the same position to emulate him.

Tambuwal added that the State would continue to create an enabling environment for businesses like BUA to thrive and enjoined other corporates to come and invest in the state.

According to him, BUA had built an endearing partnership with the people and government of the state from creating employment opportunities to creating social impact projects, and that the donation was very much in line with that.