Senator Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun State, has emphasized the value of education, pointing out that people who are well-read are more resilient than those who rely on force to survive.
Speaking as the special guest of honor at the founding of Minaret University in Ikirun and the investiture of Prof. Abdullah Abdur-Rahman, the institution’s first vice chairman, the governor made this statement yesterday.
According to Adeleke, Osun State is continuing to build on the legacy of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who ensured an engaged populace prepared to oppose oppression, impunity, and lawlessness.
The governor praised the institution’s founder, the Athemadiyya Muslim community, and stated: “Osun State will continue to advance in scholarship and good governance with the Minaret and other upcoming private institutions as well as both existing old colleges and universities.” The state will continue to be proud both domestically and abroad thanks to our sons and girls. Osun State will never regress because the clock of progress will always be on our side.
Through its free education policy, the late Bola Ige administration increased the first republic’s mileage. In the new Osun State, that heritage was expanded upon to ensure an engaged populace prepared and equipped to oppose oppression, impunity, and lawlessness.
An educated public is impervious to deception; they are aware of the realities of governing. They have facts based on their confirmed assessment, therefore they are not swayed by fake news. They hate anti-people government leaders; they love good leaders. The informed populace evaluates their leaders every day; they can distinguish between those who are liars and those who are actually working for the government.
The university was founded at a time when Nigeria is facing significant social, economic, and ethical issues, according to Azeez Alatoye, the chancellor of Minaret University, who also stated that the university is well-positioned to address these issues through high-quality instruction, pertinent research, innovation, and community involvement.
Data science, information technology, computer science, cyber security, accounting, economics, business administration, marketing, logistics, and supply chain management are among the programs that the university has launched, according to Alatoye.
He asserts that Minaret University was founded as a fortress of excellence, grounded in scholarship, discipline, moral rectitude, and service to humanity—values that the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at is well-known for around the world.
Universities have a more important role now than ever before as our country struggles with serious social, economic, and moral issues. The location of Minaret University is ideal for
Address these issues by means of innovative education, pertinent research, community involvement, and excellent instruction. While maintaining a keen awareness of local and national development concerns, we are dedicated to following international best practices.
The chancellor asked the university’s founding students to embrace discipline, strive for greatness, and influence the institution’s culture.
“You are stewards of history, our pioneer kids. You have the honorable duty of establishing guidelines and molding this illustrious institution’s culture. Adhere to the principles that Minaret University was established on, embrace discipline, and strive for excellence,” Alatoye continued.
“I envision a university that is entrepreneurial, inclusive, and globally competitive,” said Prof. Abdullah Abdur-Rahman, the institution’s vice chancellor, who spoke following his investiture. He said the goal is to make the university a world-class tertiary institution for the intellectual and manpower development of human resources for sustainable socio-economic development regionally, nationally, and internationally.
The VC reiterated his dedication to guiding Minaret University toward excellence while urging collaboration among the administration, faculty, students, and other stakeholders.
“I am aware that no one person can decide whether a university succeeds or fails. We are prepared to do everything in our power to elevate Minaret University to an illustrious level via collaboration, transparent administration, and democratic government. All hands must be on deck, and the administration, employees, students, and other stakeholders must work together in harmony.
