The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) has commenced the development of a world-class analysis laboratory for the Federal College Lokoja, Kogi State.
In a press release by the initiative, that is in continuation of ASR Africa’s varied strategic commitments to the nation’s tertiary schooling interventions. Additionally, ASR mentioned the world-class analysis laboratory is considered one of its many interventions beneath its Tertiary Training Grants Scheme (TEGS), drawn from ASR Africa’s US$100 million Fund for Social Improvement and Renewal.
Talking on the groundbreaking occasion for the venture, the Vice Chancellor of the College, Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, expressed his gratitude to the chairman of ASR Africa, for his sort benevolence in the direction of the college. He mentioned the venture would handle the problem of infrastructure deficit, particularly within the space of analysis, dealing with the establishment and supply a studying platform for discoveries, improvements, and scientific advances in bodily and life sciences.
MD/CEO of ASR Africa, Dr Ubon Udoh, thanked the administration and college students of the college for the nice and cozy reception accorded to him and his workforce. He reiterated the dedication of the chairman to supporti high quality schooling inside tertiary establishments in Nigeria. He inspired the administration and college students to make sure correct use and upkeep of the ability as a present of appreciation for the grant.
The ASR Africa grant and award course of started in December 2022 and the affirmation of the college’s nomination was met with nice pleasure by the college group.