The Vice Chancellor of University of Ilorin, Wahab Olasupo Egbewole (SAN), has hosted members of the media and the university community to a Ramadan Iftar, appreciating journalists for their continued support and partnership with the institution.
The event, held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Vice Chancellor’s Lodge on the university campus in Ilorin, Kwara State, brought together members of the press and key stakeholders within the university community in an atmosphere of reflection, gratitude, and fellowship during the holy month of Ramadan.
Speaking at the gathering, Prof. Egbewole expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for the opportunity to observe the fasting period and share the Iftar with colleagues, students, and members of the media.
“We thank Almighty Allah for giving us yet another opportunity to gather at this venue to break our fast together and exchange pleasantries. We also thank Allah for keeping us alive and in good health,” he said.
The Vice Chancellor commended journalists for their consistent support in promoting the university’s activities and achievements, noting that the relationship between the institution and the media has continued to strengthen over time.
“Our relationship continues to blossom and grow every day. You have been our pillar of support, and we do not take it for granted,” he added, describing the presence of journalists at the event as a reflection of the cordial relationship between the university and the press.
Prof. Egbewole also acknowledged the presence of principal officers, former principal officers, members of the Governing Council, Deans, Heads of Departments, Directors, students of the university, the President of the Students’ Union and members of his executive committee, executives of staff unions, international students, and members of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), who joined the gathering.
In his sermon, the Chief Imam of the university, Nasir AbdusSalam, who was represented by the Deputy Chief Imam, Musa Abdulsalam, urged Muslims to reflect on their past and present actions in order to maximise the spiritual opportunities in the remaining days of Ramadan.
“We should remember our past and reflect on our present so that we can do good within the remaining days of Ramadan,” he said.
He encouraged Muslims to engage in acts of worship such as seclusion in the mosque (I‘tikaf), recitation of the Qur’an, and charity as ways of earning spiritual rewards during the concluding days of the fasting period.
While appreciating the Vice Chancellor for hosting the gathering, the Imam prayed for Allah’s continued guidance and blessings upon the leadership of the university and the entire academic community.
Also speaking at the event, Ibrahim Onireti and Jamiu Odusote expressed appreciation for the initiative and offered prayers for the Vice Chancellor and members of the university community. They described the Ramadan Iftar as a moment of unity and spiritual reflection, commending the university management for sustaining the tradition of bringing together members of the academic community and the media during the holy month.
Among those present at the gathering were the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Taibat Moji Bakare-Odunola and her husband; the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Technology and Innovation), Muktar Etudaye; the Registrar, Monsur Adeleke Alfanla; the University Bursar, Ahmad Lawal and his wife; and the University Librarian, Kamaldeen Tunde Omopupa.
Also in attendance were former Deputy Vice Chancellors, former principal officers, Deans, Heads of Departments, members of the accredited press corps, staff of the Corporate Affairs Unit, and other distinguished guests.
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