The Nigerian Metallurgical Society, (NMS) has awarded the Group Managing Director/CEO of KAM Industries Nigeria Limited , Dr. Kamorudeen Ibitoye Yusuf, with the Fellowship of the Society,(FNMS)
Popularly known as KAMWIRE, Dr. Yusuf was recognised by the society for his immense and invaluable contributions to the field of Materials and Metallurgical Industry.
It would be recalled that the multibillionaire business magnate had recently bagged the Fellowship Award of the Chemical Society of Nigeria, (FCSN) and Fellowship of the Kwara State Polytechnic among other landmark awards and recognitions .
In his acceptance speech, Dr. Kamorudeen Yusuf, promised not to relent in his efforts towards ensuring that Nigeria remains the giant of Africa especially in the Steel sector stressing that more can still be achieved for the nation through hard work and consistency.
He however thanked the Nigerian Metallurgical Society for finding him worthy of the award even as he pledged his continuous support for nation-building and human capital development in a bid to build a virile nation.
KAM Industries Nigeria Limited, a leading indigenous steel company, has restated its commitment to the development of research, scholarship and entrepreneurship in tertiary institutions across the country.
The Group Managing Director/CEO of the company, Dr. Kamorudeen Yusuf, stated this on Monday at the 8th International conference on entrepreneurship held organised by the Kwara State University, Malete. He also donated the sum of N3millioni to the varsity.
Represented by the Executive Director Corporate Service of the industry, Mr. Bola Awojobi, the KAMWIRE boss noted that Nigeria remains the best place to live and make legitimate wealth despite all odds.
He noted that the money donated is serve as a revolving anchor borrower scheme to students of the varsity as part of his supports for the Centre for Entrepreneurship of KWASU in a bid to further produce graduates who would provide jobs for Nigerians rather than seeking jobs after completion of their studies.
In his lecture titled: “Institutions Industry-Government Collaborations: Key to Entrepreneurship, Economic and Social Development”, Dr. Kamorudeen Yusuf described it as “a timely dosage especially for boosting the nation’s dwindling economy.”
According to him, “I am here to boost the lots of theoretical skills taught in the University. As we are all aware that tertiary educational sector plays vital role in the socio-economic development of any nation through the production of graduates in all fields of human endeavour.
“Tertiary institution is a vehicle upon which the skills of workforce are built. Without effective implementation of tertiary industry, we cannot hope for a future self-reliant graduate with the required skills and flexibility for sustainable human capital development in the global age.”
He however salute the outgoing Vice Chancellor of the varsity, Prof. Abdulrasheed Na’Allah, over his new appointment as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja saying: “This is to further reiterate and confirm his strides towards the growth and development KWASU from its tender age up to the present moment after a successful 10 years tenure in office.
“Accept my hearty congratulations as you become the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja. There is no doubt about the fact that Prof Na’Allah is a ‘Shining Star’ whose wealth of experience is highly required to transform the prestigious University located in the heart of Nigeria.”
In his remarks, the Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship, Dr. Sunday Ojo, thanked the donor for his show of concerns on youth empowerment, growth and development education as well as securing the future for the nation.
He however stressed that the donation which had been tagged, “Kamoru Yusuf Enterprenuership Fund” will further better the lives of students and the society at large.
President Muhammadu Buhari in handshake with Chairman of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Kwara/Kogi Chapter. Dr. Kamorudeen Ibitoye Yusuf, and others during a meeting with Members of the National Council of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) Held at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday PHOTO: ROYAL NEWS
The Chairman of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, (MAN), Kwara/Kogi chapter, Dr. Kamorudeen Ibitoye Yusuf, has called on the federal government to curb the proliferation of substandard goods across the nation by cheackmating the activities of the Standard Organisation of Nigeria,(SON) adequately.
The chairman who is also the President/Cheif Executive Officer of KAM Holdings Group Limited on Wednesday during the association’s visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Speaking in an interview with State House correspondents, the industrialists who is also a Fellow of the Chemical Society of Nigeria dsiclosed that such effort will also assist in ensuring adequate security of lives and property of Nigerians by preventing illegal importation of firearms and other illicit items by unknown dealers who hide under the guise of importation of raw materials.
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He however stressed that the ongoing KAM Integrated Steel located at Jimba-Oja, Kwara State when completed would activate Federal Government’s backward integration policy in Steel Industry.
According to him, “It will no doubt enhance Foreign exchange savings of about USD200million annually thereby contributing immensely to the nation’s economy.
“Small and Medium Enterprise Scheme, (SMEs) would gain more attention because about there is going to be empowerment platform for more than 500 distributors and stockists as part of efforts towards boosting the economy.”
As Nigerian youths faces the problem of unemployment, Dr. Kamorudeen Yusuf noted that the project when completed will generate jobs for not less than 1000 Nigerians and also promote African Regional Trade by enhancing exports of Steel products to earn foreign exchange.
He however stressed that the ongoing KAM Integrated Steel located at Jimba-Oja, Kwara State when completed would activate Federal Government’s backward integration policy in Steel Industry.