The Vice-Chancellor of Minaret University, Ikirun, owned by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Nigeria, has charged the institution’s pioneer students to uphold strong moral character, academic discipline, and a passion for research.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdur-Rahman Abdullah, gave the charge on Thursday during the university’s maiden matriculation ceremony held at its mini campus in Ikirun.
The ceremony formally inducted 12 pioneer students into the academic community, marking a historic milestone for the institution.
Prof. Abdullah emphasised that true education requires a balance between intellectual development and sound moral character, urging the students to remain focused and disciplined throughout their academic journey.
Describing them as trailblazers, the Chancellor of the university and Amir (National Head) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria, Alhaji Abdul Azeez Alatoye, encouraged the students to set high standards.
‘You will be remembered as those who set the standard, academically, socially, and morally,’ he said.
The 12 matriculating students took the academic oath and were admitted into various departments, including Computer Science (seven students), Information Technology (one), Cyber Security (two), and Accounting (two).
The university expressed optimism that the pioneer cohort would lay a strong foundation for the institution’s future growth and excellence.