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Dangote Donates Bags Of Rice To 48 Charity Groups
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Honorable Mai Nasara’s Vision to Harness Business Start-ups and Export Potentials
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Abdulrahman Salga, popularly known as Mai Nasara, the esteemed chairman of the PDP House of Representatives Members Aspirants for Dala Local Government Area of Kano State and a leading figure in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has called for initiatives that will result in the development of Business Start-ups and Export Potentials in Dala Local Government.
Dala Local Government is known for its diverse economic activities. Residents engage in dyeing, blacksmithing, local bread making, pot making, farming, fishing, and shoemaking. These traditional industries form the backbone of Dala’s local economy, contributing significantly to its commercial vibrancy.
In an exclusive interview, Alhaji Abdulrahman Salga, also known as Mai Nasara, shared his transformative vision for Dala Local Government.
To drive economic growth in Dala, Mai Nasara emphasizes the importance of nurturing business start-ups and entrepreneurship. He proposes the establishment of business incubation centers that provide aspiring entrepreneurs with access to funding, mentorship, and essential resources. This initiative aims to create a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem where innovative ideas can flourish, leading to job creation and sustainable economic development.
“Our goal is to create a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem where ideas can flourish, and businesses can grow,” Mai Nasara states. “By supporting start-ups, we can drive innovation and create jobs for our people.”
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Mai Nasara’s vision includes tapping into Dala’s export potentials. He aims to promote local products in international markets, thereby boosting the local economy. His strategy involves improving infrastructure, streamlining export processes, and providing training for local businesses on international trade practices.
“Dala has a wealth of resources that can be harnessed for export,” he notes. “We need to take advantage of global markets to enhance our economic prosperity.”
Mai Nasara stresses the pivotal role of education in driving societal progress. He proposes the establishment of modern educational institutions equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to provide quality education to every child in Dala. This includes vocational training to prepare students for the job market. Recognizing the transformative power of technology, he aims to position Dala as a tech hub by integrating technology in education, business, and governance.
“Education is the cornerstone of development,” he asserts. “We must invest in our youth to secure a prosperous future for Dala.”
Sports are seen by Mai Nasara as vital for community development and youth engagement. His plans include building sports facilities across Dala and organizing regular sports events to identify and nurture local talents.
“Sports not only promote health but also unity and discipline among our youth,” he explains. “We want to create opportunities for our young athletes to excel and represent Dala on national and international platforms.”
A critical aspect of Mai Nasara’s agenda is the support of almajiri children. He advocates for comprehensive programs that provide these children with education, healthcare, and social services. His plan includes integrating almajiri children into mainstream education and providing vocational training to ensure they have opportunities for a better future.
“Every child deserves a chance to succeed,” he asserts. “We must ensure that almajiri children are not left behind in our development plans.”
Under his leadership, the PDP ONE FAMILY initiative seeks to unite members of the PDP in Dala, fostering a spirit of collaboration and shared purpose.
“Unity is strength,” Mai Nasara emphasizes. “By working together, we can overcome challenges and achieve our common goals for the betterment of Dala.”
Alhaji Abdulrahman Salga, A.K.A Mai Nasara, is a visionary leader dedicated to transforming Dala Local Government through strategic initiatives in education, technology, sports, business, and social welfare. His comprehensive development plan, coupled with his commitment to unity through PDP ONE FAMILY, positions him as a formidable force in driving progress and prosperity for Dala. As he continues to champion these causes, the future of Dala looks promising under his dynamic leadership.
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ASR Africa launches N250M sports complex project at Uni Jos Campus
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The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa), the philanthropic initiative of the Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has kicked off the construction of the N250 million sport complex for the University of Jos.
ASR Africa is the brainchild of African Industrialist, Philanthropist and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) was established in 2021 to provide sustainable, impact-based, homegrown solutions to developmental issues affecting Health, Education and Social Development within Africa.
The sporting facility which is sited at the Naraguta Campus of the university, is set to consolidate the preparedness of the university in hosting the Nigerian Universities Games Association (NUGA).
The facility will feature a 300-seater spectator stand, changing rooms, a lawn tennis court, and a basketball court.
Speaking at the event, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, praised the Chairman of ASR Africa, Abdul Samad Rabiu for the critical facility intervention.
He mentioned that at the time of the institution’s nomination by ASR Africa for this laudable project, the university management was concerned about sourcing for funds to meet up with its nomination as the host university for the NUGA games. He added that with the ASR Africa TEGS grant, the university is positioned to host more games during the tournament.
The Vice Chancellor noted that the university signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Sports University in South Korea to develop a comprehensive sports programme to harness the talents that abound across the country in the various fields of sports and “this complex would be a business boost to implement the agreement”.
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The Managing Director of ASR Africa, Ubong Udoh, applauded the management of the University of Jos for being an outstanding institution. He added that all of the universities who are beneficiaries of the ASR Africa Tertiary Education Grant Scheme, were selected based on some stringent criteria which include the quality of leadership, the academic excellence at the University, amongst others.
“I want to start by commending the vice chancellor and the management of the university. He was very right when he said the criteria for qualification for this grant was very, very stringent. It was tight. But the University of Jos was very proactive. They actually sent us an application even before we opened to receive proposals. So they were one of the first universities to send the proposal and of course that put them high on the priority list.
“I congratulate you all for proactive and visionary governance. I want to talk also about another aspect of the criteria for qualifying for this grant, which is the vision and leadership of the university in question. The vice chancellor has proven beyond reasonable doubt. He’s a man of vision, he has created a lot of solutions. He has attracted a lot of development and infrastructure to the university. And I can only say that it was very easy for us to agree to partner with him and to partner with this institution to add value to where the gaps are.
“The choice of a sport complex is also very heartwarming to me. Like the VC said, I’m a sports lover. I’m a product of the university Games system, a proud winner of gold medals at Nigeria University Games Association in basketball. So when we saw the sports complex as a project, I mean, it was very heartwarming for me, because I believe we don’t just provide kids with a place to exercise and get healthy. When we build a sports complex or sports facility, we create a platform for social cohesion, for building unity, for building character. A place where kids can go and build their self esteem and become great citizens. This is a special and unique project and we’re very pleased that University of Jos is embarking on this.
“ASR Africa is the brainchild of Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu. It’s a hundred million dollar annual fund for renewal and social development. Samad Rabiu has committed $100 million every year to intervening and creating solutions in the areas of health, education and social development.
“He is passionate about giving. He’s always been a giver. His family has always been a giving family. But he’s also passionate about Africans and Nigerians taking responsibility to solve their own problems, looking inwards and creating our own solutions. This is why he created ASR Africa as a platform where we can look inwards and create solutions to our own problems”; the MD said.
Udoh assured the university of the speedy completion of the project ahead of NUGA games and reiterated the commitment of the Chairman of BUA Group and ASR Africa, in supporting the education sector in Nigeria and Africa as a whole by providing indigenous solutions.
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How Aliko Dangote supported businesses in Nigeria-Sambajo
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President of the Dangote Group Aliko Dangote has been described as a rare gem and kind hearted industrialist for nurturing trading and commercial activities in North and across Nigeria for almost four decades.
Speaking when he visited the Dangote pavilion at the ongoing Kano International Trade Fair, Alhaji Salisu Sambajo, said: “ I can say confidently that Aliko has been supporting us for the past 40 years, and he has lifted us up when our businesses where going under.”
Mr. Sambajo is a Kano based international business tycoon, and chairman of the Sambajo General Enterprises Limited. He’s considered one of the biggest business names in northern Nigeria.
“Aliko’s support in growing commercial activities in the North and all over the nation cannot be quantified. The history of Nigeria’s commerce, and indeed of industrialization, cannot be completed without his name topping the list. It’s only God that can reward him,” he said.
The business mogul added: “I am telling you this confidently because I am one of the beneficiaries of his generosity. No one can deny his kindheartedness and support, and God is with such people.”
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He recalled that Mr. Dangote had committed billions of naira through Bank of Industry for the development of small businesses in Nigeria, adding that the Fund was expected to create one million jobs.
The business mogul also recalled that Mr. Dangote had supported the Federal Government with billions of naira during the 2012 flooding in Nigeria.
“During the Covid-19 pandemic, we read it in the news that Aliko donated billions of naira. All these are coming from one person. Nigeria should be grateful to him,” he said.
He added that: “ Also remember that at the peak of the Boko Haram crisis, Aliko Dangote had donated a housing estate worth billions to the Internally Displaced persons in Borno State. I can go on and on. His interventions are so numerous.”
According to the businessman, “Aliko has since stopped working for himself. All he has been doing is to lift people out of poverty. I remember whenever we recorded losses, Aliko will lift us up again and again. I don’t want to go into specifics. He’s a very kind and generous person. He deserves all our respect and it’s a big honour that God created such a man in Nigeria.”
Mr. Sambajo said it is not for nothing that Mr. Dangote, is Nigeria’s biggest private sector employer.
The business mogul traced relationship with Mr. Dangote to over 40 years, adding that he has been a great philanthropist who has his country and Africa at heart.
Mr. Sambajo described the upcoming Dangote Refinery as a legacy project that will positively impact the country’s economy.
Dangote Group is the major sponsor of the ongoing 44th Kano International Trade Fair.
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