The vice chancellor of Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu university Kano KHAIRUN, Professor Abdulrashid Garba has assured the management’s commitment to provide not only qualitative education but also to contribute for a solid foundation for the students to be more productive in the society.
Professor Abdulrashid Garba gave the assurance during the 2024/2025
second matriculation ceremony held at the university premises.
While welcoming 578 new students drawn from across the country, he charged them to be good ambassadors to their respective family.
Professor Abdulrashid Garba used the occasion to called on the students to pray for the soul of the founder, late Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu (Khadimul Qur’an), whose vision remains the cornerstone of the university’s development.
He reaffirmed KHAIRUN’s commitment to be a value-driven institution built on entrepreneurship, Islamic morals, and Qur’anic education—values deeply rooted in the ideals of its founder.
The vice chancellor reminded the students that the matriculation oath marks their formal entry into the academic community, charging them to uphold the university’s values in academics, conduct, and interpersonal relations.
Professor Abdulrashid Garba however, 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.
He noted the transformation of the university’s library with expanded holdings, digital access, and extended opening hours and also boasts of a fully functional website, smart classrooms, as well as round-the-clock security across its campus.
He announced other achievements 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.
He added that preparations are in top gear towards the commencement of Law (LLB) and Medicine (MBBS) programmes.
Highlights of the event include administering the matriculation oath, officially inducting the new students into the academic community of KHAIRUN by the Registrar Malam Yusuf Datti at the occasion.
