KHALIFA ISYAKU RABIU UNIVERSITY (KHAIRUN) MATRICULATES 578 NEW STUDENTS FOR THE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION

KHALIFA ISYAKU RABIU UNIVERSITY (KHAIRUN) MATRICULATES 578 NEW STUDENTS FOR THE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION

Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University, Kano (KHAIRUN), on Thursday 10th April 2025, held its second matriculation ceremony, welcoming 578 new students drawn from across the country. In his address, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abdulrashid Garba, warmly welcomed the students and offered prayers for the soul of the founder, late Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu (Khadimul Qur’an), whose vision remains the cornerstone of the university’s development.

Prof. Garba highlighted KHAIRUN’s commitment to being a value-driven institution built on entrepreneurship, Islamic morals, and Qur’anic education—values deeply rooted in the ideals of its founder. He reminded the students that the matriculation oath marks their formal entry into the global academic community and urged them to uphold the university’s values in academics, conduct, and interpersonal relations.

He also outlined key achievements recorded so far, including the hosting of over 20 academic seminars and lectures, the launch of two international academic journals and two professional journals, as well as active collaborations with local and international institutions, research bodies, and NGOs.

In terms of infrastructure, the Vice Chancellor noted the transformation of the university’s library with expanded holdings, digital access, and extended opening hours. The university also boasts of a fully functional website, smart classrooms, and round-the-clock security across its campus.

Other milestones mentioned included the institutionalization of Qur’anic recitation and memorization for 100- and 200-level students, full compliance with the NUC Academic Brief (2022), the launch of the 2025–2027 Strategic Plan, and the establishment of a Quality Assurance Office. Prof. Garba further announced that preparations are ongoing for the commencement of Law (LLB) and Medicine (MBBS) programmes.

The Registrar, Mal. Yusuf Datti, administered the matriculation oath, officially inducting the new students into the academic community of KHAIRUN.

Bilal Dahiru Tijjani

Ag. Director, Corporate Affairs and Marketing Directorate