A multibillion naira complex built and donated to the University of Maiduguri by Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi, was commissioned on Thursday by President Muhammadu Buhari....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
The purpose-built complex with world class facilities will house Muhammadu Indimi Centre for Long Distance Learning.
It will also serve an International Conference Centre.
Facilities therein include examination hall, conference room, e-Resources Centre, laboratory as well as staff offices and recreational areas.
Speaking at the event, Alhaji Indimi, foremost businessman, philanthropist and Executive Chairman of Oriental Energy, said the complex was built and donated to the University of Maiduguri in extension of his commitment to educational excellence.
He said: “I believe that the Centre will help the university in the way it delivers learning, training, and skills, as well as to those who will be taking their courses remotely.
“I thank the University for this opportunity and partnership; I will continue to support the programmes and initiatives of this great university.
“This project, Mr. President, is one of my token contributions to Education.
“I hope and pray that this will inspire others to look in the same direction.”
The President in his short remark at the event commended Alhaji Indimi for his passion and commitment to education, while calling on other well-to-do Nigerians to emulate his sterling example.
The Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, also applauded Indimi for his generous philanthropy.
Zulum said: “Words cannot convey the debt of our respect and gratitude to Alhaji Muhammad Indimi for his statesmanship, for his generous philanthropy, especially given today’s intervention to enhance tertiary education for the people of Borno.
“We congratulate Alhaji Muhammad Indimi for being honoured with Mr. President’s special commissioning of his generous donation.”
A passionate and generous philanthropist, Indimi set up the Muhammadu Indimi Foundation to help structure his philanthropic commitments with evident impact in areas like education, health, housing and social welfare.
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