Osun Governor, Sultan of Sokoto Commission Minaret University, Pioneering Faith-Based Tertiary Institution

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, alongside the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has officially commissioned Minaret University, Ikirun, a new faith-based tertiary institution established by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at.
The event also marked the investiture of the university’s pioneer Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdullah Abdur-Rahman. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Adeleke lauded the transformative power of education, emphasizing that a well-informed society is far stronger than one reliant on force alone.
“Osun will continue to advance in scholarship and good governance. Our sons and daughters will make the state proud locally and internationally. Never shall Osun retrogress; the clock of advancement will continue to tick in our favour,” Adeleke declared.
He noted that the establishment of Minaret University reinforces Osun State’s standing as a hub of learning and intellectual development, highlighting the state’s capacity to nurture an educated and empowered population.
Barrister Azeez Alatoye, Chancellor of Minaret University, said the institution comes at a critical time as Nigeria faces social, economic, and moral challenges. He stressed that the university aims to respond through quality teaching, innovative research, and community engagement.
The university has commenced academic programmes in Data Science, Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Marketing, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management, positioning itself as a centre for contemporary and relevant education.
After his investiture, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Abdullah Abdur-Rahman outlined his vision for the institution: “We aim to build a university that is entrepreneurial, inclusive, and globally competitive. Our mission is to become a world-class institution for intellectual and manpower development, contributing to sustainable socio-economic growth locally, nationally, and internationally.”
The Sultan’s representative, Prof. Abdullateef Abass, joined other dignitaries in officially inaugurating the university, marking a significant milestone in Osun State’s educational landscape.