The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has arrived Maiduguri, the Borno State capital on Thursday on a day state working visit .
Osinbajo who landed at Maiduguri Air Force base airspace at 11.20 am was received by Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum and members of his cabinet.
The Vice president was in Maiduguri to witness the official handing over of of the International Studies and International Conference Centre built and donated by business mogul and Philanthropist, Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi to the management of the University of Maiduguri.
It will be recalled that Alhaji Muhammed Indimi International Conference Centre together with Centre of International studies were earlier commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari on 23rd December, 2021.
While handing over the keys of the edifice to the Vice Chancellor, University of Maiduguri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba , Prof. Osinbajo disclosed that a 30 megawatts solar power supply will be established in Maiduguri, the capital city of Borno State as discussions and plans have reached an advance stage between the federal government and Borno state government on rh matter
“My office, the Borno State Government and Yola Distribution Company are currently working assiduously to ensure the establishment of the solar power plant to critical areas.
“Six different stations will be constructed in different locations of Maiduguri city,” Osinbajo said.
The VP also commended Muhammadu Indimi for building and donating the international conference centre and center for distance learning which construction cost about N2.5 billion while calling on other individuals to emulate him in the overall interest of humanity.
Osinbajo further noted that no economic development could prosper without sound transportation system through modern technology while citing one of the leading technology company in Nigeria vibrantly sustaining and improving its
capacity and economic growth of the nation.
He added that a situation where politician gives scholarships to 50 students of his alma mater even his company staff to study master degree in various schools within and outside the country is worthy commendable, pointing out that, such needed to be encouraged in the interest of our children and future if the country.
The Vice Chancellor of University of Maiduguri, Professor Aliyu Shugaba in his remark expressed appreciation and gratitude to the businessman Aalgahi Muhammadu Idimi and Govenor Babagana Umara Zulum for their support and assistance to the institution.
He equally recognized and appreciated the support and assistance rendered to the school by the former Govenor of Borno, Senator Kashim Shettima and others who contributed in the development and progress of the varsity, building staff quarters, roads and other facilities including boreholes, security and junior staff houses among other departmental assistance.
He said the modern and new edifice will go a long way in improving studies programmes and boost academics activities while thanking the VP for his visit to witness the handing over of the facilities to the University authorities
The convener and donor of the centers, Alhaji Muhammadu Idimi said he gesture was to encourage child education having discovered the value of education to children and humanity.
He disclosed that he has never been to school and nobody taught him any alphabet or figure bit today he can read and write even better than some university graduates which informed his foundation to give scholarships to hundreds of Nigerians to study in tertiary institutions within and outside the country.
Idimi added that today he has 20 children and all of them have second degree in various fields while many staff of his company have benefitted from various sponsorships apart those given to youths across the country.
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum appreciated the federal government and Vice President’s office for their frequent and honest support and Interventions to Borno state especially the IDPs and orphans while thanking the VP for his concern and solidarity with the state.
He thanked the Security agencies and vigilante CJTF and Hunters for their sacrifices and efforts in restoration of peace while commending the resilience and concern of Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi for his support and assistance to the people and government of Borno State.
