ASR Africa has commenced the construction of a state-of-the-art medical science laboratory at Crescent University, Abeokuta, with a grant of N250 million. This initiative aims to strengthen the institution’s capacity in alignment with Nigeria’s National Development Plans and Transformational Agenda (NDTA), while addressing the shortage of laboratory scientists caused by recent emigration trends.
During the groundbreaking ceremony, Vice-Chancellor of Crescent University, Ibraheem Gbajabiamila, expressed deep appreciation for the institution’s selection under ASR Africa’s Tertiary Education Grant Scheme (TEGS). He emphasized that the project is a top priority as the university continues to expand its College of Health Sciences programs.
ASR Africa’s Managing Director and CEO, Ubon Udoh, commended Crescent University for its steady academic growth, citing the recent establishment of three new colleges—the College of Environmental Sciences (COES), Bola Ajibola College of Law (BACOLAW), and the College of Health Sciences (COHES). He reaffirmed ASR Africa’s commitment to the timely completion of the laboratory.
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The N250 million grant will fund essential fixtures and fittings for the facility, which will house a 300-seat auditorium, offices for department heads and faculty members, lecture and seminar rooms, and specialized laboratories for Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Biology, Hematology, Pharmacology/Therapeutics, and Chemical Pathology.
ASR Africa’s Tertiary Education Grant Scheme is dedicated to enhancing quality education in Nigeria’s higher institutions. To date, over 30 universities across the country have benefited from grants ranging from N250 million to N2 billion.
This investment underscores ASR Africa’s commitment to advancing medical education and research in Nigeria, ensuring that future healthcare professionals are well-equipped to meet global standards.
