As Federal Executive Council approved Minaret University, Ikirun, along with 10 other private universities during its meeting on Monday, the member representing Odo-Otin/Ifelodun/Boripe Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Olusoji Abidemi Adetunji, has congratulated the management of Minaret University, Ikirun, as well as the sons and daughters of Ikirun on the newly approved institution
Rep. Adetunji made this known in a statement today, where he described the approval of Minaret university Ikirun as a great feat which will create more job opportunities for unemployed graduates.
Minaret University Ikirun is among the 11 new private universities that received provisional licenses approved by President Bola Tinubu.
“In every society or nation, quality education is one of the major factors and key elements of growth and stability. We are excited by this great achievement.
“Establishing a private university here in Ikirun is a good step in the right direction to build a sane and responsible society. Private Institution like this will also provide more job opportunities for our unemployed graduates,” the lawmaker stated.
The member of the House Appropriation Committee, who commended the National Ikirun Progressive Union( NIPU) and other key stakeholders for their unwavering efforts and sacrifices in bringing the vision to reality, also lauded President Bola Tinubu for the approval saying it shows his commitment to expanding access to tertiary education in Nigeria.
Rep. Adetunji, however, urged the university’s management to uphold high academic standards to ensure Minaret university competes favourably with other private universities in the country.
