By Suleiman Aremu | Solaremnews | Monday 19, October, 2026
The University of Ilorin has selected Dr Uthman Idrees Al-Kankawi, an Associate Professor in the Department of Arabic and Transnational Studies, Faculty of Arts, as a recipient of its 2026 University Merit Awards in recognition of his service to the institution.
Dr Al-Kankawi, who is also the Chief Imam of Kobiowu Central Mosque, Tanke, Ilorin, was formally notified of his selection in a letter dated October 16, 2026, issued by the Office of the Registrar of the university.
According to the letter, signed by the Registrar, Mansur Adeleke Alfanla, Dr Al-Kankawi has been invited to the 2026 University Merit Awards Ceremony scheduled for Friday, October 23, at 4:00 p.m. at the Unilorin Multi-Purpose Hall.
The university congratulated the lecturer on the achievement and encouraged him to sustain his commitment to providing quality service to the institution.
The letter expressed the university’s pleasure at selecting him as a recipient of the 2026 merit awards and urged him to continue offering his best services to the institution.
The Registrar also informed the award recipient that he was entitled to attend the ceremony with one guest to share in the celebration.
Dr Al-Kankawi’s roles as an Associate Professor at the University of Ilorin and Chief Imam of Kobiowu Central Mosque, Tanke, Ilorin, reflect his involvement in both academic and religious life in the community.
The 2026 University Merit Awards Ceremony is scheduled to hold on Friday, October 23, at the Unilorin Multi-Purpose Hall, where the university will formally celebrate the selected recipients.
The event will provide an opportunity to recognise the contributions and services of members of the university community.
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