Kwara Governor congratulates UNILORIN on emergence as Nigeria’s best varsity in research
By Mubarak Oladosu
The Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, has congratulated the University of Ilorin on its emergence as the best University in Nigeria for research quality in the Times Higher Education Rankings 2027.
In a congratulatory message posted on his official X handle last Tuesday (October 6, 2026), the Governor said, “I send warm congratulations to the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Wahab Egbewole, SAN, on the emergence of the institution as the best in Nigeria for research quality in the Times Higher Education Rankings 2027. I also congratulate the Governing Council, Senate, management, staff and students of the University.”
Governor AbdulRazaq, who is also the Sardauna of Ilorin and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), described the feat as a reflection of the University’s enduring standards, stating that “this remarkable achievement is a testament to UNILORIN’s sustained commitment to academic excellence, impactful research, innovation and the development of human capital.”
The Governor noted that his administration takes pride in the University’s recent strides and the cordial relationship between the two institutions. He said, “Our administration is particularly proud of the many strides recorded by the University in recent years and of the strong partnership and productive relationship that exists between the University and the Kwara State Government.”
Governor AbdulRazaq further commended the University on the accomplishment and charged it to sustain the momentum.
“I commend the entire University community for the outstanding accomplishment. I urge all the stakeholders to continue raising the bar in research, scholarship and innovation. I wish UNILORIN greater achievements in the years ahead,” the Governor said.
In its reaction, also posted on the Governor’s X handle, the University said, ‘‘The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab O. Egbewole, SAN, and the entire UNILORIN community extend our heartfelt appreciation to you for your inspiring congratulatory message on our -@timeshighered 2027 ranking as Nigeria’s No.1 For Research Quality.’’
It added, “We value the strong, enduring partnership betweeen the University of Ilorin and the Kwara State Government @followKWSG. Your Excellency’s encouraging words would spur us to reach even higher heights in research, innovation, and service to humanity.”
