******UNESCO Laureate Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu Congratulate Management of Minaret University Ikirun Nigeria and Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat worldwide on the NUC approval of commencement of Academic Activities
According to the letter that was received from the Office of Executive Secretary of National Universities Commission Abuja Nigeria dated 4th of November,2025 for take off the academy activities for The Minaret University Ikirun Nigeria the First African UNESCO Laureate Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu has congratulated The Management of Minaret University Ikirun Nigeria and Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat world wide on behalf of their First Conventional University in the world
Minaret University Ikirun is a private faith-based institution located in Ikirun, Osun State, Nigeria. , it’s the first university to be founded by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community globally. The university offers a range of undergraduate programs across two faculties:
- Faculty of Science and Computing, with departments including:
- Computer Science
- Cyber Security
- Data Science
- Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, with departments including:
- Accounting and Economics
- Business Administration, Management & Marketing
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Minaret University aims to provide entrepreneurial and pragmatic education, focusing on:
- Moral discipline
- Practical entrepreneurship training
- Research excellence
- Community service
The university’s vision is to produce well-rounded graduates who are job creators, ethical leaders, and committed to serving humanity. With a strong commitment to community development and faith-based education, Minaret University is poised to make a positive impact in Nigeria and beyond ¹ ² ³.
You might want to explore more about Minaret University’s programs, admission requirements, or campus life.
The First African UNESCO Laureate Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu The First Dean Faculty of Science and Computing of Minaret University Ikirun Nigeria was excited with New development
Who Is Prof. Sir Bashiru Aremu?
A distinguished Nigerian scholar in computer science and information technology, Prof. Aremu has garnered international acclaim, notably as the First African UNESCO Laureate, a distinction formally recognised by UNESCO’s Central & South America Centre (Reg. Arg. 22/LT‑19; ISBN 978‑1571‑7412‑6). His accolades include the Global Golden Medaland Certificate from UNESCO for outstanding achievements in education, creativity, and intellectual innovation.
He currently holds several high-profile academic and leadership roles, among them:
Chairman, World Accreditation Commission, USA (affiliate of UNESCO)
Chief Patron, Unity of Nations Action for Climate Change Council (UNACCC)
Founding Trustee and Professor at Minaret University, Ikirun, Nigeria
Chairman, Board of Trustees, Kings & Queens Medical University College, Ghana
Chairman, Accreditation Panels at Nigerian universities
Prof. Aremu continues to champion global education quality and intellectual partnerships across multiple continents