The Founder and Proprietor of Assunnah Academy, Ilorin, Prof. AbdulRazzaq AbdulMajeed Alaro, mni, has honoured five First-Class graduates and 17 Second-Class Upper degree holders from the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) who are members, students, and instructors of the academy.
The award and recognition ceremony took place at Abubakr Masjid, As-Sunnah Street, along University Road, Tanke-Oke-Odo, Ilorin, Kwara State on Friday featuring the presentation of cash prizes and gift packages to the outstanding scholars.
Speaking at the event, Prof. Alaro who is also a professor of Islamic Law at the University of Ilorin stated that the celebration was organized to express gratitude to Almighty Allah, motivate the graduates toward further academic pursuits, and demonstrate that Islamic education complements secular academic success.
“We want to celebrate these brilliant and religious scholars, as well as encourage them to continue behaving well,” Prof. Alaro stated.
“We advise parents to encourage their children to learn more about Islam because it does not hinder their studies. Rather, it helps them to be more disciplined, brilliant, and active in all their endeavors.” He added.
Highlighting the global accomplishments of the academy’s products, Prof. Alaro noted that several awardees have secured fully-funded international scholarships for their postgraduate studies, including one First-Class graduate currently pursuing a master’s degree in Turkey and a Mass Communication graduate who secured a master’s scholarship in Russia.
The five First-Class honourees recognized during the ceremony include Ridwanullahi Olanrewaju, Abdulfatai Muhammad, and Summayyah Edunjobi from the Department of Islamic Studies; Al-Ameen Busari from the Department of Islamic Education; and Alimi Adekunle from the Department of Arabic and Translation Studies.
Reaffirming the academy’s commitment to youth development, Prof. Alaro pledged ongoing financial and institutional mentorship for high-performing students, assuring that philanthropic networks stand ready to fund advanced academic pursuits for deserving scholars.