These two opinions vividly capture the trails that Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje recently blazed in Nigeria’s premier university – the University of Ibadan , when he gathered his friends and associates to contribute over N300 million to build and donate an ultra-modern auditorium of 500 seating capacity, comprising a Large Lecture Theatre , classrooms, offices, cafeteria and toilets. Arguably, the auditorium as at today is the best auditorium in UI where Dr.
Indeed, 16 February, 2023 will forever remain a red letter day in the history of the University. This was the day this gigantic auditorium was commissioned with fanfare as elated UI students, led by their President, Mr. Adewole Adeyinka were chanting and singing various hilarious songs of affirmation and praises in honour of the donor. Clearly, UI glowed with gratitude. The buzz of excitement was so deafening. The ambience of the event created a convivial mood.
While commissioning the project, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu who was represented by a one-time UI Vice-chancellor, Prof. Isaac Folorunso Adewole noted that Ganduje did not build and donated an auditorium, rather this phenomenal philanthropist has built a complex which is one of the best infrastructure in UI. Tinubu who praised Ganduje for enriching UI, observed that UI would forever be grateful for what this Kano State government has done.
Responding, Dr. Ganduje who was visibly elated with the volume of appreciation trailing the commissioning disclosed that one of the reasons he loved UI was that he never suffered discrimination on account of his ethnic background during his studies. The governor hinted that the programme was concluded on time, adding that the quality of training he received was wonderful.