According to information that was received from The First African UNESCO Laureate, Founding Member Board of Trustees of Minaret University Ikirun Nigeria and World Records Holder of different organizations such as Noble Book of World Records and others world wide who is the Pioneer Dean Faculty of Science and Computing of Minaret University Ikirun Nigeria in person of Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu as stated below
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Jackson Adeleke, the Sultan of Sokoto and President, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, His Eminence, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, are scheduled to inaugurate the commencement of academic session and investiture of the pioneer Vice Chancellor for The Minaret University Ikirun , Osun state South West Nigeria.
According to a release signed by The First African UNESCO Laureate Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu Africa Chairman Board of Trustees of Unity of Nations Action for Climate Change Council an official Partner of United Nations and other organizations worldwide, the ceremonies would hold on the 5th of February, 2026 at the Mini Campus site of the faith-based university owned by the global Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
The Amir, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat of Nigeria and Chancellor of Minaret University, Barrister Alatoye Azeez Folorunso, will officially present the pioneer Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abdul Rahman Abdullah to the academic and host community in Ikirun.
Minaret University Ikirun is a private institution located in Osun State, Nigeria, offering various undergraduate programs. The university is owned by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria (AMJN) and was approved by the Federal Government and the National Universities Commission (NUC) in 2025.
Faculties and Programs:
- Faculty of Science & Computing:
- Data Science
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Cyber Security
- Faculty of Management & Social Sciences:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Business Administration
- Marketing
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Admission Requirements:
- Minimum UTME Score: 150
- Five (5) O’Level Credits (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB) in relevant subjects
- Appropriate JAMB subject combination
The university’s vision is to pursue moral and intellectual development for creativity, entrepreneurship, adaptability, and survival of the university graduate.
Who is Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu? He is a Nigerian academic of international repute, renowned for his outstanding contributions to education. As the First African UNESCO Laureate, he has received numerous accolades, including the Noble Book of World Records, the PHILANTHROPIST Award (2023), the Global ICON Award (2023), and the Outstanding Global Achievements Award (2023). Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu is a World Records Holder in various global organizations. Professor Aremu is no stranger to global recognition, having previously set multiple world records acknowledged by bodies such as the Netaji World Records, the International Biographical Centre in Cambridge, England, and the Asian Bengal Book of Records for his contributions to education and global development.
“Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu has held several leadership roles, including International Chairman, Board of Trustees of Africa Information Technology Consultancy, and Chief Editor, Technoarete Transactions on Application ICT in Education. As a distinguished academic, Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu has been appointed to various academic positions, including Chairman and Member of the Accreditation Panel of some Nigerian Universities appointed by the National Universities Commission, Abuja, Nigeria, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Universities and Organizations worldwide.
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