Atiku Abubakar and philanthropy
As we have mentioned before, Atiku Abubakar is a philanthropist, but we think that it is an understatement. He frequently donates large sums to various charities, organisations and causes.
One of his most generous donations was to the National Peace Corps Association, United States. He donated $750,000 to the Association, which, unsurprisingly, was the biggest donation from one individual in its history.
Among other things, Abubakar is very interested in the state of Nigerian education. In 2005, he established the American University of Nigeria in the capital of Adamawa State, Yola. The university uses American style to teach, has small classes and places emphasis on critical thinking and student participation. It even has received recognition from Google!
In 2013, Atiku was the sponsor of an essay contest for students, the goal of which was to gain a new perspective on resolving the challenges of Nigerian education. He also issued scholarships to 15 victims of the Chibok kidnapping to help them receive the education they deserve and improve the situation with education in Northeastern Nigeria.
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