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  • Dangote varsity upgrades hostels, health facilities for better learning

    Dangote varsity upgrades hostels, health facilities for better learning

    The Vice Chancellor of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil (ADUSTECH), Professor Tukur Musa Yakasai, has disclosed that the institution has successfully renovated its students hostels and upgraded its healthcare services as part of ongoing efforts to improve campus life and academic standards.

    Professor Yakasai made this known during an inspection tour of key facilities across the university.

    He explained that the renovation of female hostels was completed last year through a direct labour approach, coordinated by the Dean of Students Affairs, an effort that has now been extended to the male hostels.

    The VC said the renovations were funded through modest contributions received from students, stressing that the university management ensured judicious use of the funds to deliver tangible improvements in students’ living conditions.

    He further revealed that the university’s healthcare services have been significantly upgraded to the status of a general hospital.

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    “A renowned consultant has been appointed to oversee the affairs of the health facility, with a view to providing improved and efficient medical services to students, staff and the university community,” he said.

    Professor Yakasai also noted that ADUSTECH remains one of the most affordable universities in Nigeria offering science and technology-based courses, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to accessible and quality education.

    Speaking during the tour, the Pro-Chancellor of the university, Justice Abdu Aboki (Rtd), who led the inspection team, commended the university management and the Deanery Department for adopting the direct labour initiative in renovating the hostels.

    Justice Aboki said the upgrading of facilities would create a more conducive learning environment and contribute to the attainment of quality academic standards within the institution.

  • No student died in our hostel, says Dangote varsity

    No student died in our hostel, says Dangote varsity

    The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil, Kano State, said on Friday that no student died in the university’s students’ hall of residence.

    The university’s Dean of Students’ Affairs, Prof. Abdulkadir Dambazau, a statement in Kano urged the public to disregard the reported death of Yahaya Aisha Olabisi in the hall of residence

    “It has come to our attention of a recent statement made by some media outlets regarding the discovery of a student’s corpse at the students’ hall of residence. This is entirely false.

    “We wish to address this matter promptly and unequivocally refute these claims.

    “On April 23, 2024, we received news about the untimely passing of Yahaya Aishat Olabisi, a diligent and bright student of ADUSTECH, Wudil,” he said.

    Dambazau explained that Olabisi spent her last evening engrossed in her studies, diligently preparing for upcoming examinations.

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    He said the following morning, after a shared breakfast with her roommate and a conversation with her father, the student expressed her intent to rest briefly before resuming her studies.

    The dean said that, however, destiny had a different plan for her, as in the early afternoon of the same day, concerns arose when Olabisi did not respond to attempts to reach her.

    He said that upon investigation, it was discovered that she had passed on in her sleep, in her off-campus residence.

    According to him, immediate measures were taken, as she was swiftly taken to the university clinic, where her passing was confirmed by medical professionals.

    “Given the circumstances, her remains were transferred to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), for postmortem analysis to ascertain the cause of her sudden demise’’, he said.

    Dambazau said that after honouring her memory and bidding her farewell, Olabisis was laid to rest on April 24.

    “We urge everyone to refrain from spreading or engaging with misinformation that may harm our university’s reputation and create unnecessary panic,” he said. (NAN)