President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has resolved to build a N1.1 billion ultramodern hostel at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), for Ilorin Central Jumma’at Mosque.
The business mogul took over the construction of the proposed 250-bed hostel project from the management of the mosque.
The facility, which is the initiative of Ilorin Central Jumma’at Mosque, upon completion, will generate annual rental income from students, with proceeds dedicated to the maintenance and upkeep of the mosque.
Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the mosque, Alhaji Shehu AbdulGafar, disclosed Dangote’s takeover of the hostel project at a news conference in Ilorin yesterday.
He said the committee had already signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Ilorin on the project.
The mosque, he said, would own and manage the hostel for 21 years, after which ownership would revert to UNILORIN.
AbdulGafar said in addition to sponsoring the project, Dangote had also pledged a monthly donation of N5million to support the mosque’s regular maintenance until the hostel project was fully completed, which he started last month.
He said Dangote’s gesture would ensure the sustainability of the mosque’s operations, while also providing modern accommodation for students.
AbdulGafar added: “Consequently, the university has granted the mosque a piece of land at a prime location within its campus for the project. The project is expected to be completed, delivered and put to use within a year.
“This committee is also delighted to announce the successful commencement of the installation of a multi-million naira ultramodern solar-powered mini-grid system at the mosque.
“This project was facilitated by Senator Salihu Mustapha.”
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