Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State is set to lead a historic gathering of traditional and religious leaders, including the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, to inaugurate the commencement of lectures at a new faith-based private university in the state.
The university, Minaret University, owned by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, will also hold the investiture of its inaugural Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abdul Rahman Abdullah, during the event scheduled for Thursday.
The establishment of Minaret University marks a significant addition to Osun State’s educational landscape, offering faith-oriented academic programs alongside standard curricula, reflecting the state’s growing commitment to diverse, inclusive, and value-based education.
Governor Adeleke, in previous remarks, emphasized the importance of education as a tool for nation-building, while the presence of both the Ooni and the Sultan underscores the event’s interfaith significance and the collaborative spirit between traditional and religious institutions in promoting learning.
The university is expected to attract students from across Nigeria and beyond, further enhancing Osun State’s reputation as a hub for quality Governor Adeleke to Lead Ooni, Sultan at Inauguration of Faith-Based University in Osun
Osun – Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State is set to lead a historic gathering of traditional and religious leaders, including the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, to inaugurate the commencement of lectures at a new faith-based private university in the state.
The university, Minaret University, owned by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, will also hold the investiture of its inaugural Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abdul Rahman Abdullah, during the event scheduled for Thursday.
The establishment of Minaret University marks a significant addition to Osun State’s educational landscape, offering faith-oriented academic programs alongside standard curricula, reflecting the state’s growing commitment to diverse, inclusive, and value-based education.
Governor Adeleke, in previous remarks, emphasized the importance of education as a tool for nation-building, while the presence of both the Ooni and the Sultan underscores the event’s interfaith significance and the collaborative spirit between traditional and religious institutions in promoting learning.
The university is expected to attract students from across Nigeria and beyond, further enhancing Osun State’s reputation as a hub for quality higher education in the country..
