Business Day (Nigeria)

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Otedola Donates N2billion Engineerin­g Complex to University Billionair­e businessma­n Femi Otedola, donated a complex to the Augustine University’s engineerin­g faculty that’s reportedly worth about N2billion

Speaking at the event, Otedola said, like his father, he was passionate about education and developmen­t of the country. “My father was very passionate about a university being built in Epe”.

“So, it is with this project – I want all my friends to know – because the hand of God is in it. It is a worthy cause. My mother persistent­ly encouraged me to support the Augustine University project. Subsequent­ly, I decided to build an engineerin­g faculty for the university – which would be my home – for the glory of God. I can assure you that this project will be completed in good time,” Otedola explained.

The university which began operation in 2015, is already running at least eight courses subscribed to by 200 students up to 400-level.

Femi’s exultant mother, Lady Doja Otedola, at the occasion, said: “I think I’m the happiest person today and I’m sure I’ll always be happy. It is always on record that this Augustine University was meant to be built at Odo-ragunsin. Sometime in 1994 my late husband, Sir Michael Otedola, was approached to make financial donation to them. He was able to help get this large parcel of land for the university through the supports of the thenAlara of blessed memory.

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