The 吃瓜爆料 has received a generous 鈧�20 million donation from Jaiz Bank Plc to establish a cutting-edge outdoor entrepreneurship hub on its main campus in Yola. The facility, to be named the Jaiz Bank Outdoor Entrepreneurship Hub, will serve as a dynamic center for student innovation, enterprise development, and community interaction.
The donation marks a significant milestone in AUN鈥檚 ongoing mission to provide competency-based education grounded in real-world application. The outdoor hub will support student-led business initiatives and enhance experiential learning opportunities that prepare graduates for today鈥檚 entrepreneurial landscape complexities.
AUN President Dr. DeWayne Frazier expressed deep appreciation for the support from Jaiz Bank, describing the contribution as a catalyst for both academic and social growth on campus.
鈥淭he entire university community is appreciative of the generous gift from our partner, Jaiz Bank,鈥� said Dr. Frazier. 鈥淭he gift will allow us to build an outdoor entrepreneurship hub that will be one of the focal points of the campus living-learning environment. AUN is much more than theory as we are about competency-based learning through real-world application. Students will be able to use this hub to launch their businesses.鈥�
He further noted the multifunctional nature of the space. 鈥淭he hub will be an excellent opportunity for student networking and learning about the various business models employed at the university from their entrepreneurship courses. Also, the location will be a place students naturally gravitate to at night as it will be in front of the residence halls and have a 5x5 football pitch for student entertainment. We cannot be more thankful to Jaiz Bank for believing in our AUN mission and values.鈥�
Speaking on the significance of the initiative, Jaiz Bank Managing Director, Dr. Haruna Musa, highlighted the alignment between the university鈥檚 goals and the bank鈥檚 mission. 鈥�At Jaiz Bank, we are proud to champion initiatives that bridge academic knowledge with real-world enterprise. The Outdoor Entrepreneurship Hub at AUN is designed not only to inspire students to pursue innovation, but also to empower them to build businesses rooted in ethical values.鈥�
He further emphasized the broader mission of the bank in supporting ethical and sustainable growth.听 鈥淎s a bank committed to making life better through ethical finance, we actively support small and medium enterprises, creating opportunities for sustainable growth and enabling the launch of impactful startups.鈥� Dr. Musa concluded.
Jaiz Bank's collaboration with the 吃瓜爆料 exemplifies its dedication to empowering youth and fostering sustainable development across Nigeria through meaningful educational partnerships.
Construction on the hub is expected to commence shortly, with completion anticipated in time for the next academic session. Once operational, the hub will symbolize a new chapter in student life at AUN, where they will transform their entrepreneurial ideas into viable ventures.