The N1 billion centre was constructed and donated to the university by the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative to accelerate the growth and development of innovation and entrepreneurship among students and researchers.

“The centre is important in two respects for the university, which has prioritised entrepreneurial training,” the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Aliyu Shugaba, said in his welcome address at the occasion.

He said the Abdul Samad Centre is expected to remedy the situation and foster a thriving innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem that encourages creativity, collaboration and experimentation.

Shugaba added that the new centre would provide a platform for individuals and grow new ventures, creating a social and economic impact in the process.