The Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti, (ABUAD) is set to commission the largest fixed dome Planetariums in Africa and one of the largest in the world, built in the University.
The Planetarium which is the first to be built in Africa is equipped with Astronomical observatory.
Other projects to be commissioned also include sophisticated telemedicine equipment donated by Aster DM Health Care of Dubai; ultra-modern post graduate building and hall of residence and state of the art social and management science building.
However, the Founder explained that the Tele-medicine equipment which will be the first in Africa would enable partners in Dubai to join ABUAD in performing medical services by proxy.
Speaking on the university’s 18m fix dome Planetarium and multi system hospital, the Founder said the dome and the hospital would be transformed into a tourist attraction for the institution.
“Also, we will start space study as we have added three new curricula to the school curriculum. The bane of Nigerian universities is because they are tied to curriculum drafted over 60 years ago.”