Sultan commissions UniAbuja Islamic studies complex, mosque

The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has inaugurated the Islamic Studies complex and a mosque at the University of Abuja. Speaking at the inauguration on Thursday at the permanent site of the university, the Sultan pledged NSCIA’s support to the department […]

The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has inaugurated the Islamic Studies complex and a mosque at the University of Abuja.

Speaking at the inauguration on Thursday at the permanent site of the university, the Sultan pledged NSCIA’s support to the department and faculty for projects on campus and beyond.

Speaking on fundraising, he said, “We cannot rely solely on the government. This project showcases that people are ready to move the institution forward. Let us raise more funds; without them, nothing can be achieved.”

The vice chancellor of the university, Prof Abdul Rasheed Na’Allah, said Nigerians must recognize the need for the wealthy to invest in humanity, whether in universities or other sectors as their contributions yield rewards for good governance.

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The Head of the Department of Islamic Studies, Associate Prof. Musa Olaofe, explained that the journey of the edifices began three years ago.

He said that Engr Abdul Kabir Adisa Aliu, who donated the complex, expressed interest after establishing an annual scholarship for 10 Muslim students at the university.

“We decided to enhance this occasion with fundraising as additional structures are needed, including staff offices, classrooms, a lecture theatre, library books, computers, lockup shops, and more,” Olaofe said.