Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, Professor of International Law and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has said that the institution has signed memoranda of understanding (MoU) with over 100 Universities worldwide.
This initiative, he said, is part of UNILORIN’s commitment to strengthening its educational standards and enhancing global competitiveness.
Egbewole said this at an interactive session with Journalists at the 2025 Iftar/breaking of fast organised by the University for the Muslim Community, emphasising that UNILORIN internationalisation agenda is progressing steadily, as the institution recognises the importance of global engagement and had developed strategic plans to ensure its students can compete favorably with their peers internationally.
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“When we assumed office, we identified the need for strategic initiatives to enhance global connections and foster academic development among our students. We revitalized our Centre for International Education, and to date, we have established more than 100 international MoUs with universities across the world,” he said.
Speaking on security architecture within the University, Egbewole assured that UNILORIN has a robust security system in place, and it is maintaining a zero-tolerance policy on cultism and other criminal activities.
Reflecting on the significance of Ramadan, the Vice-Chancellor urged Muslims to uphold the values of faith, compassion for neighbours, and community service beyond the fasting period.
In his sermon, Musa Siddiq Abdullahi, the Deputy Chief Imam of the University of Ilorin Central Mosque, stressed the importance of learning from the lessons of Ramadan.
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Quoting from the Holy Qur’an, he reminded believers that fasting is compulsory and should strengthen their devotion to Allah.
“We should increase our fear of Allah, be more faithful, assist the needy, and remain contented.
“During Ramadan, we engage in good deeds—this should not stop after fasting. We need to sustain the positive habits, avoid wrongdoing, remain submissive to God, continue reciting the Holy Qur’an, give charity, and stay away from what Allah forbids. These actions contribute to the acceptance of our fast,” he advised.
