By Suleiman Aremu | Solaremnews | Monday, October 19, 2026
Muhammad Kamalud-Deen University, Ogidi, Ilorin, Kwara State, has secured a full operational licence from the National Universities Commission (NUC) following the successful completion of its institutional accreditation, a development described by the university management and its proprietor, Ansarul Islam Society of Nigeria (AISN), as a major milestone in the institution’s growth.
The achievement has attracted expressions of gratitude to Almighty Allah from the Society and the university’s management, who also commended the NUC and other stakeholders for their contributions towards meeting the regulatory requirements for the licence.
The National President of AISN, Alhaji Sarafadeen Alabelewe, described the development as a significant milestone in the history of the university and a major achievement in the Society’s commitment to educational advancement.
In a statement signed by the Society’s National Publicity Secretary, Gesua Abdulyekini, Alabelewe expressed appreciation on behalf of the National Executive Council and the entire membership of AISN to all individuals, institutions and stakeholders whose dedication and contributions made the achievement possible.
He particularly commended the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rasheed Gbenga Jimoh, for his dedication, commitment and purposeful leadership, which contributed to the attainment of the milestone.
The AISN president also expressed appreciation to the Chairman of the University’s Governing Council, Professor Oba Abdulraheem, for his invaluable financial and moral support from the inception of the institution.
He equally acknowledged the contributions of the Registrar, Engr. Musa Kamaldeen, the Board of Trustees, the university’s management and staff, as well as other stakeholders, for their collective efforts in ensuring that the institution met the necessary regulatory requirements.
Alabelewe said the full operational licence would strengthen the university’s capacity to provide quality university education, promote scholarship and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in Nigeria.
He reaffirmed the Society’s commitment to supporting the growth and development of the institution as part of its enduring responsibility to preserve and advance the educational legacy of its founder, the late Sheikh Muhammad Kamalud-Deen Al-Adabiyy.
The AISN president expressed optimism that the university would continue to uphold high academic standards, promote moral values and produce graduates capable of contributing meaningfully to national development.
He also called on members of the Society, parents and other well-meaning Nigerians to continue supporting the university as it enters a new phase of growth and development.
In a separate statement announcing the achievement, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Jimoh, described the issuance of the full operational licence as a remarkable milestone and a strong affirmation of the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, institutional integrity, quality assurance and transformative university education.
Jimoh said the development was the outcome of purposeful leadership, collective dedication, sustained efforts and the university’s determination to build a reputable institution that would contribute to national development and the advancement of humanity.
He added that the achievement would also promote the enduring legacies of the university’s founder, Sheikh (Dr.) Muhammad Kamaldeen Habeebullah Musa Al-Adaby.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Governing Council, Management, Senate, staff and students, the Vice-Chancellor expressed appreciation to the NUC for its regulatory oversight.
He also acknowledged the contributions of the Chancellor, Board of Trustees, Visitor, Governing Council, university management, proprietor and benefactors, staff, students, parents, community leaders and other supporters whose confidence, prayers and commitment had contributed to the institution’s development.
According to him, the licence represents more than a regulatory achievement, as it places greater responsibility on the university to sustain and improve its academic standards.
Jimoh said the institution would strengthen its commitment to quality teaching, research, innovation, character development and community service, stressing that the real value of the milestone would be reflected in improved learning experiences, impactful research, responsible leadership and the production of well-equipped graduates.
He further reaffirmed the university’s determination to establish itself as a centre of academic distinction, moral excellence, innovation and inclusive development.
To achieve this, the Vice-Chancellor said the university would continue to strengthen its academic programmes, improve facilities, invest in human capital, promote research and entrepreneurship, and deepen strategic partnerships with government, industry, professional bodies and other institutions of higher learning.
He called on stakeholders and members of the public to join the university community in celebrating the achievement and supporting its vision of building an institution that would bring pride to Ansarul Islam Society, the legacy of its founder, the Ilorin Emirate, Kwara State, Nigeria and the global academic community.
Both the Society and the university management expressed optimism that the full operational licence would provide a stronger foundation for institutional growth, improved educational delivery and greater contributions to national development.
They also offered prayers for continued divine guidance, progress and success for the university, expressing confidence that it would grow into a centre of academic excellence, sound moral upbringing and impactful scholarship.
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