US-based Nigerian professor donates 500 books to KASU

Prof. Toyin Falola of the University of Texas, US, has donated about 500 books in different fields to the Kaduna State University (KASU),  the News reports.

Presenting the books in Kaduna on Wednesday, Falola, a Professor of African Studies, said the donation was part of his support to the university quest for academic excellence.

Falola, represented by the Director, Centre for Gender Studies, KASU, Prof. Hauwa’u Yusuf, reiterated his commitment to continued partnership with KASU in the promotion of research and academic excellence.

Responding, the Pro-chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Malam Hussaini Dikko, thanked Falola for the gesture which he described as “a commendable way” of giving back to the society.

Dikko called for the good use of the books to strengthen the relationship between Falola and the institution and encourage other scholars in the diaspora to replicate such gestures.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abdullahi Musa, also thanked Falola for the support and promised to strengthen the good working relationship for the upliftment of the university.