Muhammad Kamalud-deen University records full accreditation for 10 programmes, interim status for three
The Vice-Chancellor of Muhammad Kamalud-deen University (MKU), Ogidi, Ilorin, Professor Rasheed Gbenga Jimoh, has detailed the remarkable journey of the institution since it obtained its licence to operate as a private university in Nigeria in June 2023.
Speaking during a radio interview programme, The Beat, the Vice-Chancellor said the university received its professional licence on June 9, 2023, marking the beginning of a journey that has seen the institution establish academic programmes, admit students and undergo regulatory accreditation by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
According to him, following the granting of the licence, the university underwent resource verification by the NUC on October 2, 2023, a statutory process to assess its infrastructure, human resources and other facilities before academic activities could commence.
He said the university subsequently commenced academic activities in November and December 2023 with 15 programmes across two broad academic areas, and has since grown its student population to more than 500.
The approved programmes include Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Statistics and Data Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Plant Science and Biotechnology, Physics with Electronics, Arabic Language and Literature, Islamic Studies, History and International Studies, English Language, Economics, Business Administration and Accounting.
Professor Jimoh said the university has continued to subject its programmes to NUC accreditation to ensure that its graduates meet the statutory requirements for further studies, employment and mobilisation for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
He disclosed that 13 programmes were presented for accreditation, with 10 receiving full accreditation and three securing interim accreditation.
He explained that full accreditation allows a programme to operate for five years, while interim accreditation requires the institution to undergo another assessment within two years to determine whether the programme has met the necessary requirements.
The Vice-Chancellor stressed that the accreditation exercise was particularly important because students graduating from the university must be eligible for NYSC mobilisation.
«“All our students who are going to graduate next year can be mobilised for NYSC. This is to give the public that level of confidence that our university is not just new, but a university that values standards and has done everything to ensure that we sustain the standard,” he said.»
Professor Jimoh also disclosed that the university has commenced the process of institutional accreditation, which is expected to pave the way for the conversion of its initial professional licence to a full operating licence.
*According to him, the NUC conducted an institutional assessment of the university between April 20 and 23, 2026, as part of the process.
Other new courses as been concluded on the August 17, monday, 2026 waiting for NUC approval and subsequent commencement of these programmes immediately such as
Faculty of Law
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB degree)
a. LLB Common Law
b. LLB Common and Islamic Law
College of Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Health Information Management (B.HIM)
- B.Sc. Information Technology and Health Informatics (B.Sc. ITH)
- Bachelor of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (B.C.A.M)
- Doctor of Physiotherapy (D.PT)
- Bachelor of Science in Public Health (B.Sc. Public Health)
- Bachelor of Community Health Science (B.CHS)
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS)
- Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.N.Sc.)
- Bachelor of Environmental Health Science (B.EHS)
He said the university was awaiting the official outcome of the assessment, which would subsequently be communicated through the appropriate authorities.
Maiden Matriculation
The Vice-Chancellor’s remarks come as Muhammad Kamalud-deen University continues to consolidate its position as a new player in Nigeria’s private university sector.
The institution recently held its maiden matriculation and investiture ceremony, bringing together university officials, students, parents, academics and other stakeholders.
The event marked a significant milestone in the university’s development and celebrated the formal entry of its pioneer students into the institution’s academic community.
The university admitted 146 students across 13 programmes for the maiden matriculation exercise.
Islamic Studies recorded the highest enrolment with 51 students, followed by Cybersecurity with 15. Arabic and History and International Studies admitted 12 students each, while Business Administration had 11 and Accounting 10 students.
English Language, Computer Science and Plant Science and Biotechnology recorded eight students each. Chemistry admitted five students, Software Engineering three, Economics two, while Physics with Electronics recorded one student.
Honouring a Legacy
The university was established in honour of the legacy of the late Sheikh Muhammad Kamalud-deen Al-Adaby, founder of the Ansarul Islam Society of Nigeria, who established the organisation in 1942 and contributed significantly to the development of Arabic and Islamic education in Nigeria.
The institution said its establishment represents the continuation of a long-standing vision of promoting education, academic excellence, innovation, learning and human development.
Professor Jimoh said the university’s rapid development demonstrates its commitment to building a credible institution capable of contributing meaningfully to Nigeria’s education sector.
First Graduating Set
With the university’s pioneer students progressing through their programmes, the Vice-Chancellor disclosed that the first set is expected to enter the final year in October 2026, paving the way for the institution’s maiden convocation in 2027.
He expressed confidence that the university would continue to strengthen its academic and institutional structures as it prepares to produce its first set of graduates.
The Vice-Chancellor also acknowledged the support of stakeholders, including the Ansarul Islam Society of Nigeria, parents, students, staff and other partners, in the growth of the institution.
He noted that particular attention had been given to programmes such as Mathematics and Statistics and Data Science, which initially faced low enrolment. The situation, he said, was addressed through scholarship support provided by the Ansarul Islam Society of Nigeria.
Professor Jimoh said the university remained committed to maintaining academic standards, expanding opportunities for students and building an institution that would stand the test of time.
He called on staff, students, parents and other stakeholders to remain committed to the vision of the university and work collectively towards making Muhammad Kamalud-deen University a respected centre of learning, research, innovation and community development.