BY: KAMAL YAKUBU ALI, KANO
The Khalifa Isyaku Rabi’u University Kano (KHAIRUN) has matriculated 578 students drawn from across the country in its 2025 academic year.
The vice chancellor of the University Professor Abdulrashid Garba who well come the new students, expressed the commitments of the university in offering course to the international best practice and standard.
Garba also led the matriculation by offering special prayers to the KHAIRUN’s funder late Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu (Khadimul Qur’an) whose vision remains the cornerstone of the university’s development.
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Prof. Garba highlighted that 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 through Bilal Dahiru Tijjani, the acting director, corporate affairs and marketing directorate 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.