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Al-Istiqama University Announces 2025 Convocation Dates Amidst Massive Upgrades to Enhance Learning, Student Experience

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Al-Istiqama University in Sumaila is proud to announce its upcoming convocation ceremony, scheduled to take place on the 21st and 22nd of February 2025. This milestone event will celebrate the achievements of its graduating students while showcasing the university’s ongoing commitment to excellence through a series of transformative upgrades.

Strategically located on the outskirts of Kano, Al-Istiqama University offers a serene and focused environment, ideal for academic pursuits. The university’s location ensures minimal distractions, allowing students to concentrate fully on their studies while fostering a culture of discipline and dedication. This unique setting, combined with its state-of-the-art facilities and affordable charges, makes the University a top choice for students seeking a balanced and enriching educational experience.

The university is currently undergoing a massive upgrade to further enhance its infrastructure and learning environment. Key improvements include the tarring of all internal roads, which will be illuminated by solar-powered streetlights, ensuring safety and sustainability. These eco-friendly initiatives are part of the university’s broader commitment to renewable energy, including solar power, which complements its conventional energy sources such as grid connections and backup generators. Together, these systems guarantee a reliable 24/7 electricity supply, enabling uninterrupted academic and research activities.

In addition to infrastructure upgrades, Al-Istiqama University is equipping its halls, classrooms, lecture theaters, and laboratories with cutting-edge facilities. These modern resources are designed to support innovative teaching methods, hands-on learning, and groundbreaking research, empowering students to excel in their chosen fields.

The university’s hostels have also been revamped, providing both male and female students with comfortable and serene living spaces. These upgrades reflect the institution’s dedication to creating a holistic environment that supports both academic and personal growth.

Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, the Founder and Chairman of Al-Istiqama University, emphasized that these upgrades are part of a broader vision to position the institution as a global leader in teaching and research. “Our goal is to bridge the gap between education and character, especially in northern Nigeria. We provide a conducive environment that enables our students to pursue their education while developing strong character. The school and its management are committed to offering quality education, fostering good character, and maintaining a supportive learning environment for our students,” he stated.

One of the hallmarks of Al-Istiqama University is its unwavering commitment to discipline and safety. The university maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy towards drug abuse, ensuring a healthy and secure environment for both students and staff. Through close collaboration with relevant authorities, the institution has established itself as one of the safest tertiary institutions in Kano State.

Since its inception, Al-Istiqama University has been dedicated to bridging educational gaps, promoting global study, and fostering experiential learning, interdisciplinary scholarship, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit—all rooted in the fear of Allah. This holistic approach to education, combined with its affordable fees, state-of-the-art facilities, and commitment to sustainability, has positioned the university as a beacon of excellence in Nigeria and beyond.

As the university prepares to host its convocation ceremony in February 2025, it invites prospective students, parents, and stakeholders to witness this exciting new chapter in its journey.

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Education Empowerment: Educate A generation foundation , sports without borders set to storm Nigeria

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Sports Without Borders in collaboration with Educate A Generation have concluded arrangements to storm Nigeria for an higher education exhibition programme targeteting young Nigerians .

 

The exhibition is to avail Nigerians not excluding athletes, coaches and sports officials and Nigerian youths in general with the avenue to access quality education services from top universities in Asia, US, Canada and north Africa.

The founder, Educate A Generation Foundation. Ousman Camara Expressed his delight to take the torch of education development to Nigeria.

Camara who could not conceal his anticipation to arrive Nigeria for the exercise said “ we all know the strategic status and enviable records of Nigeria in all spheres of human endeavors .

“it is my noblest dream to take the best opportunities to our brothers and sisters in Nigeria, to give room for the next generation from the most populous African country, is one great opportunity any genuine human development workers can not resists” Camara said.

The Executive Director, Sports Without Borders Development Association, Abdulgafar Oladimeji , in a statement issued in Kano, Monday . said the planned education exhibition would serve as a massive boost for young Nigerians, who want to live their dreams of attending some of the top most higher education institutions across the globe.

He said “ most interesting is that the Nigerian exhibition programme will give attention to talented sports men and women to utilize their talents to secure admissions as they also they stand the chance of getting scholarships .

“our young generation would also have the platform to access how they can pursue their dreams of becoming elite athletes and also pursue their academic dreams.

Our correspondent gathered that the education entourage would be arriving Nigeria in mid 2025 for the education exhibition scheduled to be hosted in FCT Abuja and Kano

Checks revealed further that , Camara an alumni of George Town University, Qatar, GU-Q, had dedicated himself to the mission of service to humanity.

In 2019, Ousman founded the Educate a Generation Foundation in The Gambia, an educational consultant across Africa, who pioneered initiatives like “Kids in Technology” ith the purpose to integrate digital literacy into African schools.

Camara designed and launched a Bridge Program at Lamin and Kadie Bah Academy in Sierra Leone.“It’s a deeply personal project inspired by my own transformative experience at the Qatar Foundation’s ABP,”

Educate a Generation Foundation (EAG) is a pioneering nonprofit organization committed to transforming the lives of African youths.

It would be recalled that the President and General Manager of ExxonMobil Qatar Alistair Routledge had once presented a donation cheque to the chief executive officer of EAA in the presence of President of Qatar Tennis Federation Nasser bin Ghanim al Khelaifi and Senior Vice-President of Exxon Mobil Corporation Andrew P Swiger,at the 2019 Qatar ExxonMobil Open award ceremony in Doha .

ExxonMobil Foundation had contributed QR1.8 million to a school construction project overseen by Education Above All Foundation (EAA).

Verified sources said “The contribution had supported the construction of 25 new primary schools in Angola in partnership with Rise International. The project is part of the Educate A Child (EAC) programme, which operates under the EAA umbrella and provides educational opportunities to the most marginalized and hardest to reach out of school children around the world.

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Edo Killings: Governor Yusuf Demands Public Parade of Suspects, Compensation for Victims

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Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called for a public parade of the suspects arrested in connection with the brutal killing of 16 Kano indigenes in Udene, Uromi Local Government Area of Edo State.

The Governor also reiterated the need for full compensation to the families of the victims as part of justice for the heinous act.

Governor Yusuf made this demand on Monday when he received Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, who led a delegation to Kano to offer condolences over the tragic incident.

According to a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf insisted that the swift arrest of the perpetrators must be followed by a transparent process, including a public parade to assure Nigerians that justice is being served.

“We appreciate the prompt action taken so far, but justice must not only be done; it must be seen to be done. The people of Kano, and indeed all Nigerians, deserve to see those responsible for this massacre brought to justice publicly,” Governor Yusuf stated.

He further commended Governor Okpebholo for engaging with Hausa community leaders in Edo State to prevent escalation and for committing to compensating the bereaved families.

“The compensation promised is a commendable step, but it must be executed without delay to support the grieving families who have lost their breadwinners,” he added.

Governor Yusuf also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for directing security agencies to take immediate action and emphasized that such atrocities must never be repeated in any part of Nigeria.

Earlier, Governor Okpebholo, while expressing deep sorrow over the killings, assured that his administration would ensure that justice is served swiftly and fairly.

“I rushed to Uromi as soon as I got the news. I met with the Hausa community there, and we worked to ease tensions. I want to assure you that those responsible will face the full wrath of the law,” Governor Okpebholo said.

The Kano State Government maintains its stance that justice must be fully implemented to restore confidence among citizens and prevent further incidents of ethnic violence in the country.

 

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Uromi killings: Edo gov meets Sen Barau, says 14 suspects to be taken to Abuja for further interrogation

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Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has paid a condolence visit to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, over the killings of travellers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State.

The governor was at the Maitama residence of the Deputy President of the Senate in Abuja on Monday.

A mob had intercepted the innocent travellers who were on their way to Kano State for Sallah celebrations, ransacked their vehicle and gruesomely murdered them on Thursday. The victims who were hunters are from Kano State.

The Special Adviser to the Deputy President of the Senate on Media and Publicity, Alhaji Ismail Mudashir, said the governor extended his condolences to the Deputy President of the Senate, who is from Kano State, pledging that the state government will assist the families of the victims.

The Edo State governor disclosed that the 14 suspects arrested in connection with the killings of the innocent travellers are going to be taken to Abuja for further interrogation.

While assuring that the perpetrators will face the full wrath of the law, he described the killings of the innocent travellers as unfortunate and condemnable.

” It’s unfortunate that it happened in our state. We are here to say, to let you and other people know that we are not happy.
The president is doing something drastic about this. He’s not happy also. The IG has swung into action. The DIG CID is in charge. So far, they have arrested 14 suspects.

” So they are bringing them to Abuja for interrogation. We have also set up a committee to see that we take care of the families of the deceased,” he said.

Responding, the Deputy President of the Senate said the perpetrators of the act must be brought to book to serve as a deterrent to others.

” We cannot undo what has been done. But we all want – all Nigerians, what they are looking forward to is to make sure that these people are arrested and brought to justice. And you are doing well in that direction. And I’m also glad you’ve spoken about the fact that your government is ready to assist the families of those affected.

” I want you to continue to pursue the case so that all those who were involved in these barbaric actions are brought to justice. It’s a barbaric action, to say the facts.

” If they are brought to justice, it would serve as a deterrent to those who might want to do this in future. I know that people from other parts of the country have been staying with your people in Edo for centuries in a very conducive atmosphere. And this barbaric act has never happened. I’m sure, under your watch, this will not happen again.

” I thank you very much. You’ve told me now that you’ll meet the Kano State governor today. This is very good. Please continue what you are doing. Mr President also told us that you are doing very well in this direction, and we have seen it because, as I said, we have spoken several times on this matter in the last 72 hours,” he said.

 

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