Ganduje Renames KUST After Aliko Dangote

Gov. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje

By Faruk Muhammad, Kano

Kano State Executive Council has approved the renaming of Kano State University of Science and Technology (KUST), Wudil.

The state Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje made this known through his commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba in a statement on Saturday, said the development followed recommendation by the university's visitation Panel.

He stated that, the institution is now to be called Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUST), Wudil.

Malam Garba further explained that the approval has been transmitted to the state House of Assembly to study the relevant laws establishing the university for amendment.