The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Jackson Adeleke, the Sultan of Sokoto and President, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, His Eminence, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, are scheduled to inaugurate the commencement of academic session and investiture of the pioneer Vice Chancellor for The Minaret University Ikirun , Osun state South West Nigeria.
According to a release signed by Dr Qasim Akinreti, the Media Lead, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat of Nigeria, the ceremonies would hold on the 5th of February, 2026 at the temporary site of the faith-based university owned by the global Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
The Amir, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat of Nigeria and Chancellor of Minaret University, Barrister Alatoye Azeez Folorunso, will officially present the pioneer Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abdul Rahman Abdullah to the academic and host community in Ikirun.
Minaret University Ikirun was among the new private universities granted licences by the Nigerian government last year.
The faith-based university added to the growing number of private universities in Osun State and Nigeria in general.
The Minaret University is also launching its first publication on global peace as one of the foremost center of academic excellence in Nigeria and globally.
The book entitled : The Super Powers – Geopolitics of World War and The Pathway To Peace , is written by Hafiz Yunus Omotayo, a Missionary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat of Nigeria and Journalist.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community globally is noted for promoting peace across the world.
The event starts at 10am prompt at Minaret University Mini-Campus, Along Ikirun-Offa Expressway, Ikirun, Osun State.
Nigerians and audience across the globe can followed live proceedings on social media platforms namely: MU Facebook on https://www.facebook.com/MinaretUni
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