MAAUN: Sen. Hayatu Charges Wealthy Nigerians to Invest in Education
Sen. Bello Hayatu has called on wealthy individuals to invest in the education sector to strengthen access to quality higher education in the country.
The call was made on Thursday, July 9, 2020, during a visit to the temporary site of Maryam Abacha American University, (MAAUN), Hotoro, Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State.
The MAAUN project, which is currently ongoing in Kano State, is coordinated by the President of the institution, Prof. Adamu Gwarzo.
Hayatu applauded the management and founder of MAAUN, Maradi, Niger Republic for setting up similar institution in Kano State.
He noted that the decision to set up the university in Kano reflected Gwarzo’s commitment to the improvement of social and economic growth of the people.
“It is only a committed and patriotic citizen that can initiate such gigantic project. It is really heart warming to see a project in education such as this.
“The founder has his people at heart, hence, his resolve to invest in education.
“People like Gwarzo should be commended by well meaning individuals for such initiative to fast track sustainable development in the country.” Hayatu said.
Hayatu, thereby, called on the Federal and Kano State Governments to support the management of the university in facilitating the successful completion of the project.
He also stressed the need for wealthy individuals to emulate him.
Sen. Hayatu added that the setting up of such academic endeavour at the time when more are needed is indeed a “welcome development.”
The President of the institution, Prof. Adamu Gwarzo, said the setup of the institution was to contribute towards transforming the education sector in the country.
Gwarzo revealed that the university has also set aside over 100 hectares of land in Gwarzo Local Government Area for its permanent site project.
He also informed that construction works on the 5,000 capacity student hostel had already reached enviable stage at its temporary site in Kano metropolis
