Alaro honours 5 First-Class UNILORIN graduands
By Mustafa Abubakar
A Professor of Islamic Law at the University of Ilorin, who is also the Proprietor of Assunnah Madrasah, Ilorin, Abdulrazaq Abdulmajeed Alaro, has honoured five first class UNILORIN graduands for their outstanding academic achievements.
The recognition ceremony, held penultimate Friday (October 23, 2026) at Abubakr Masjid, As-Sunnah Street, along University Road, Tanke-Oke-Odo, Ilorin, was organised by Assunnah Madrasah to celebrate academic excellence among its students and teachers.
The five UNILORIN graduands honoured are Ridwanullahi Awwal Olanrewaju, a graduate of Religions; Alimi Usman Adekunle, a graduate of Arabic and Transnational Studies; Abdulfatai Muhammad, a graduate of Religions; Al-Ameen Busari, a graduate of Islamic Education; and Edunjobi Sumayyah Adufe, also a graduate of Islamic Education.
Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. Alaro said the recognition was aimed at celebrating academic excellence and motivating students to strive for greater accomplishments in their educational pursuits.
He said the initiative was also designed to strengthen students’ connection with Allah and Islamic scholarship while encouraging them to combine academic excellence with religious consciousness, discipline and good character.
Prof. Alaro urged the students to remain committed to their studies, stressing the importance of maintaining a balance between academic pursuits and religious obligations.
He cautioned against excessive preoccupation with grade point averages at the expense of moral responsibilities and other important aspects of life.
Prof. Alaro, who is also the Director of the Quality Assurance Unit, University of Ilorin, noted that sustained academic excellence could open doors to scholarships and other opportunities. He urged the honourees to pursue further educational advancement and remain committed to lifelong learning.
