Muhammad Kamaludeen University, Ilorin today matriculated 170 students across 13 academic Programmes.
Speaking at the 2nd Matriculation Ceremony of the institution, Pioneer Vice Chancellor, Professor Rasheed Gbenga-Jimoh tasked newly matriculated students to see their admission as opportunity for personal growth intellectual development and chance to contribute positively to the society.
He stated that the Matriculation Ceremony marked another significant milestone in the history of the University as it welcomed the newest students into academic Community while the institution student population rose to 135.
Professor Gbenga-Jimoh assured matriculants of sound knowledge, skills and moral values needed to thrive in an increasingly dynamic world as they embark on academic voyage in various disciplines and consider themselves lucky to be admitted into the prestigious University.
The Vice Chancellor announced that scholarships made available for MKU students this year include the Barrister Abdulmumin Annafi Sogbo SAN, the Abdulsalam Kutu Educational Foundation and Almahmood Centre for Arabic and Islamic Heritage and encouraged other affluent individuals and corporate bodies to sponsor students to sustain the University.
He pointed out that Muhammad Kamaldeen University establishing stronger partnerships with industries and academic institutions globally
Professor Gbenga-Jimoh said the University is poised for greater achievements towards expanding academic offerings, improving research capabilities to ensure that students receive well-grounded education
Declaring the Matriculation Ceremony open, Pro Chancellor of the University, Professor Shuaib Oba Abdulraheem x-rayed efforts galvanized for the smooth running of the University towards grooming younger ones to be self reliant.
Professor Abdulraheem charged the matriculants to be focused, determined and avoid actions that could deter them from achieving academic excellence.
The Matriculation Ceremony was laced with recitation of Qur’an, academic procession and administration of Matriculation Oath on the students by the Registrar of the University, Engineer Musa Mustapha Kamaldeen.
