In a major strategic move to accelerate infrastructural and academic expansion, the Vice-Chancellor of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, paid a high-profile courtesy visit to renowned business mogul and statesman, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim.
The high-level meeting, which took place on Thursday, 4th June 2026, at his Abuja office solidified a massive partnership that will see the direct transformation of the university’s research architecture.
During the visit, Professor Liman expressed the profound gratitude of the University Senate and Management to Dr. Hashim for his extraordinary financial benevolence.
Specifically, the Vice-Chancellor lauded his major donation toward the NSUK Research Complex Building Project, which is officially scheduled to break ground and commence construction in July 2026. She commended his devoted goodwill and relentless commitment to fostering public-private partnerships that advance the growth of higher education in Nigeria.
Recognizing Dr. Hashim’s remarkable accomplishments across diverse global industries, Professor Liman stated that the university is eager to harvest from his wealth of experience.
In this regard, she formally presented the University’s intention to host Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim for a prestigious Public Lecture. The event will provide an intellectual platform for the corporate titan to share deep insights, entrepreneurial strategies, and leadership experiences with the university community, faculty, and students.
Responding to the delegation, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo- Hashim expressed absolute delight at receiving the Vice-Chancellor and her team. He highly commended Professor Liman for her visionary leadership, noting the rapid progress, expanded global visibility, and structural relevance the university has gained since she assumed office.
Dr. Hashim expressed immense enthusiasm for the upcoming July groundbreaking of the Research Complex, reaffirming his total commitment to its successful execution and timely completion.
“I am deeply proud of the progress recorded under the Vice-Chancellor’s watch. This Research Complex is just the beginning. I look forward to deeper, mutually beneficial collaborations that will position NSUK as a premier center of excellence on the continent.” His Excellency, Hon.Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim.
The historic visit concluded with an exchange of institutional ideas and formal photographs to commemorate the strengthening alliance between the university management and the corporate elder statesman.