The Muhammad Kamaludeen University, MKU, Ilorin, Kwara State capital North Central Nigeria has matriculated 146 pioneer students of the university in 13 various academic courses and Programmes.
They were administered the oath of matriculation by the Registrar of the university, Musa Kamaludeen.
At the Matriculation and investiture Ceremony, the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari and the Talba of Ilorin and former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Shuaib Abdulraheem were vested with the symbols of office as the pioneer Chancellor of the university and pioneer Pro Chancellor and Chairman of the governing council of the university, respectively.
The Emir of Ilorin, while speaking commended the effort of Muhammad Kamaludeen University, MKU, in contributing to moral and educational development of the society.
He said that “the new institution will continue to contribute immensely to the educational development of kwara State and Nigeria at large.”
The Chancellor of the University called on philanthropists to rally round the new university in other to achieve the set objectives.
He commended the efforts of Sheik Muhammad Kamaludeen Hebeebullahi Al-Adabby in contributing to moral and educational development of the society and prayed Allah to grant the renowned Islamic Preacher Aljanat Fridaus.
The State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq was represented at the event by his senior adviser/counselor, Alhaji Saadu Salahu who was supported by the non- executive director of NNPCL, Dr Ghali Alaaya, special adviser on Media, Alhaji Bashir Adigun and senior special assistant on Religion (Islam), Alhaji Ibrahim Danmaigoro.
In his remarks, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Rasheed Jimoh described the event as a significant milestone in the journey towards taking right place in the historical amphitheater of the nation and lay a solid foundation for academic excellence.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Rasheed Jimoh, urged the students to strive hard in ensuring excellence in their studies to get them aligned with the visions of the university and become it’s brand Ambassadors.
In his speech titled “Establishment of Muhammad Kamaludeen University (MKU): A Struggle of Undeniable Divinity,” he said “MKU is a licensed private University with 15 approved academic Programmes.”
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Professor Jimoh said that within seven months’ take-off time of the institution, the management of the University had embarked on some Programmes, which included Successful Resource Verification of the 15 academic Programmes with due approval by the National Universities Commission (NUC), standard Admission Processing in line within JAMB’s guidelines and Preparations of Rules and Regulation Document for students of the university among others.
He commended the commitment of members of the pioneer management team of the university in creating some unique initiatives for the university, leveraging on its divinity towards attaining and sustaining global competitive advantage.
The Vice Chancellor, who appreciated all stakeholders of the university for their unwavering support and contributions, urged them to continue to collaborate and invest in the University, to create an environment that nurtures innovation, fosters learning and empowers future generations.
He called on them to assist the University in area of Hostel accommodation, scholarships, 2,000 capacity University Auditorium, Transformer, digital infrastructure and ICT equipment, Utility vehicles, Ambulance, and faculty of Law building, furniture and laboratory equipment among others.
