KolaDaisi University Establishes ₦1.5 Billion Critical Infrastructure Fund for Institutional Growth

KolaDaisi University (KDU), Ibadan, has launched a ₦1.5 billion Critical Infrastructure Fund to drive sustainable development, strengthen academic excellence, and enhance institutional competitiveness among Nigeria’s leading private universities.

The announcement was made by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Mr. Remi Babalola, during the university’s 5th Convocation Ceremony held recently in Ibadan. Mr. Babalola, a former Minister of Finance, described the fund as a landmark initiative established and financed by the Founder and Chancellor, Chief Kola Daisi, CON, to accelerate the university’s infrastructural and technological advancement.

According to him, the fund will be dedicated to the development of modern learning facilities, research infrastructure, and innovative technologies, all geared toward improving the quality of education and research delivery at KDU.

He emphasized that the initiative reflects the founder’s enduring vision and commitment to positioning the university as a centre of excellence in teaching, research, and community development, while fostering an environment that supports intellectual growth and moral integrity.

The Critical Infrastructure Fund is expected to significantly improve students’ learning experiences, boost staff productivity, and reinforce KDU’s status as a preferred destination for world-class education in Nigeria and beyond.

The University community—comprising management, staff, and students—expressed profound appreciation to Chief Kola Daisi, CON, for his unwavering dedication, philanthropy, and long-term investment in the advancement of education, reaffirming his pivotal role in shaping the university’s future trajectory.