The President and Founder of MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has handed over a 7-story building to the North-West Development Commission (NWDC) to be used as its Head Office in Kano.
The President of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Prof. (Dr.) Mohammad Israr, formally handed over the building to Prof. Shehu Abdullahi Ma’aji, the Managing Director/ COE of NWDC on behalf of Prof. Gwarzo at a brief ceremony on Friday, April 18, 2025.
He said the 7-story building, located at No.16c Murtala Mohammed Way,
Kano, would serve as NWDC temporary Head office.
Prof. Gwarzo said the gesture is part of his modest contribution to enable the newly established Commission to take off immediately and enable it continue its important works in serving the people of the North-West.
In his remark, the Managing Director of the Commission, Prof. Shehu Abdullahi Ma’aji extended his deepest gratitude to Prof. Gwarzo and the entire management of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria for the singular gesture which would significantly enhance the Commission’s operational capacity.
He said the generous gesture is a clear demonstration of Prof. Gwarzo’s love and unwavering support towards the immediate take-off of NWDC Headquarters in the ancient city.
“I want to use this opportunity to appreciate the Founder and President of MAAUN for his good contribution to the Commission which will enable it to take off immediately,” Prof. Ma’aji added..
The handover of the structure was witnessed by Audu Muhammad Liman, Executive Chairman of AISD as well as some management staff of NWDC and MAAUN, among others.
