Kwara State University, Malete - KWASU

25/12/2025

18/12/2025

Today, Thursday, December 18, 2025, Kwara State University, Malete, signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding with the Kwara State Ministry of Water Resources, which grants KWASU operational and managerial authority over the Apodu dam in Malete.

This MoU enables KWASU to collaborate with the Ministry in the sustainable management, operation, and utilisation of the dam which will enhance water supply to not just the University, but the communities around us, thus promoting community development.

This also gives KWASU an excellent research facility for water management and all other disciplines that require water as a resource, thus supporting our academic and research mandates.

I sincerely thank His Excellency, the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON, for the realisation of this dream that started with the late Vice-Chancellor, Professor Muhammad Mustapha Akanbi SAN back in 2022.

Governor AbdulRazaq is committed to the Kwara Project, and he spares no effort in putting mechanisms in place to ensure that critical infrastructure gets to the nooks and crannies of Kwara State.

This MoU is one such mechanisms as it serves multiple purposes of enhancing availability and supply of potable water to many communities, including the KWASU community, and provides the university with access to research and other development infrastructure.

I also commend the Commissioner of the Ministry of Water Resourses, Mallam Usman Lade, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, and all the Directors who worked tirelessly to see to this realisation.

Professor Shaykh-Luqman Alade Jimoh fcipdm fcpa
Vice-Chancellor,
Kwara State University
18/12/2025

18/12/2025

The Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University, Malete, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Alade Jimoh, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, has signed an MoU with the National Gallery of Art for the building of a National Gallery and Museum in the University.

The Vice-Chancellor who expressed joy at the signing noted that such synergies were what the institution looked forward to for the advancement of the institution.

He expressed optimism that the project will forge greater partnership with the National Gallery of Art and enhance the tourism potential of the state.

The Director General of the National Gallery of Art, Ahmed Bashir Sodangi, who was represented by the Director, General Services at the agency, Mrs Ekene Okoroma, expressed the readiness of the agency to collaborate with institutions building capacity in art forms.

17/12/2025

KWASU VC Reaffirms Commitment to Innovative Healthcare Initiatives

The Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, has reiterated the institution’s commitment to innovative healthcare initiatives aimed at responding to the evolving healthcare needs of society.

Professor Jimoh made this known during the 3rd graduation ceremony and the inauguration of the 4th set of executive trainees of the Centre for Complementary and Alternative Therapy (CCAT), held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

The Vice-Chancellor noted that the Centre serves as a vital bridge between conventional medical practice and complementary and alternative therapies, producing skilled manpower equipped with evidence-based knowledge to promote wellness and holistic healthcare delivery.

He congratulated the graduands on the successful completion of their programme and formally welcomed the incoming 4th cohort, expressing confidence that they would become transformative ambassadors of the University.

Earlier, the Board Chairman, Centre for Complementary and Alternative Therapy, Professor Emmanuel Ajani, represented by Professor Olayiwola Olorisade, disclosed that the 3rd graduating set comprised 55 trainees who are fully equipped to provide alternative health therapies.

Professor Ajani added that, in view of the successes recorded by the Ilorin office of the Centre, the Board was proposing the establishment of additional centres in Malete and other KWASU campuses, alongside plans to forge collaborations with relevant bodies and agencies.

In his remarks, the Coordinator of the Centre, Mallam Abdurrauf Yusuf, stated that beyond its mandate of research and training in complementary and alternative medicine, the Centre was also involved in the production of spices, honey, and other health-promoting products aimed at supporting healthy living.

16/12/2025

383 KWASU Engineering Graduates Inducted into Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE )

A total of 383 newly graduated engineers were inducted as Graduate Members of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) on Monday, December 15, 2025, at an induction ceremony and public lecture jointly organised by the NSE Ilorin Branch and the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Kwara State University (KWASU).

In his opening remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, stated that KWASU graduates are unique because, beyond rigorous academic training and hands-on practical exposure, they are also taught the rudiments of establishing and growing personal businesses.

Declaring the induction open, the Vice-Chancellor, who was represented by the Dean of the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, Professor Olushola James, urged the inductees to abide by the rules and ethics guiding the engineering profession. He warned that the consequences of negligence are far-reaching and affect all concerned.

In her welcome address, the President of the NSE and Chairman of the occasion, Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala, FNSE, who was represented by Engr. Kolawole Yusuf, FNSE, stated that the school-based induction was a formal call to service as the backbone of national development. She urged the graduates to utilise their knowledge to build and support a sustainable future.

The Chairman of NSE, Ilorin Branch, Dr. O. A. Ogunjirin described engineering as a profession that builds a nation and urged the inductees to be active members of the society. He stressed that the NSE would provide mentors to guide them in their professional journey.

The Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Engr. Professor Abdulbaqi Toyin Abdulrahim admonished the inductees to be ethical in their practice and to see engineering as service to humanity.

Delivering the lecture on the theme, “Sustainable Engineering for a Blue Economy: The Path to Environmental Responsibility and Green Careers,” the guest speaker, Engr. Professor J. K. Odusote stated that the sustainable development of any economy relies heavily on sustainable engineering. He noted that the development of a formidable blue economy requires the protection of oceans, seas, rivers, and streams.

Prizes and awards were given to brilliant and exceptional students across departments and facilities.

16/12/2025

13th Convocation Ceremony, KWASU Awards 82 First Class Degrees

The 13th Convocation Ceremony for the award of first and postgraduate degrees and the presentation of prizes at Kwara State University (KWASU) was heralded by a week-long of events that started with the Vice-Chancellor's Press Briefing.

At the Convocation proper, the Visitor to the University and Governor of Kwara State, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq CON, stated that his administration has made significant investments to ensure quality and accessible tertiary education for the people of the state.

The Governor, who was represented by the Commissioner of Tertiary Education, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibo Kawu, reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that the state-owned university maintains its world-class status, noting that the recent completion of the Osi and Ilesha-Baruba campuses demonstrated the government’s resolve to provide quality academic infrastructure.

The Visitor urged the graduands not to be bystanders but actively provide sustainable solutions to developmental problems while also encouraging them to be worthy ambassadors of their alma mater.

The Chancellor of the University, Engr. Dr. Johnson Bamidele Adewumi, FNSE, stressed that KWASU, through effective collaboration, has established itself as a brand of excellence in teaching, research, community development, and entrepreneurship training. Commending the strong support given to the University by its proprietor, the Chancellor noted that such support is essential for achieving the institution’s vision and mission.

In his address, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Professor Abdulganiyu Ambali, OON, noted that the cooperation and collaboration among trade unions, students, and management has enabled the University to maintain a stable academic calendar and an atmosphere of industrial harmony across its campuses. He also expressed gratitude to traditional rulers and host communities in Moro, Ekiti, and Baruten Local Government Areas for their continued support.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, while presenting the statistics of graduating students, revealed that out of the 8,119 students who successfully completed their programmes during the 2024/2025 academic session, 7,618 were awarded first degrees, while 501 received postgraduate degrees.

According to him, 81 graduates earned First Class honours, 1,986 graduated with Second Class Upper Division, while 1,355 obtained Third Class degrees.

The 13th Convocation also produced 75 doctoral graduates, 160 academic master’s degree holders, and 266 professional master’s degree recipients.

Professor Jimoh, while highlighting the academic, research, and infrastructural achievements recorded during the academic year under review, attributed the successes to the exemplary commitment of both teaching and non-teaching staff. He assured stakeholders that the University’s management would remain steadfast in pursuing the institution’s vision and mission.

The high point of the event was the presentation of prizes where Abdulrafiu Abolaji Ibrahim from the Civil Engineering Department won the 2024/2025 session Vice-Chancellor's prize for the overall best graduating student.

The 13th Convocation Ceremony commenced on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, with a press briefing, followed by an exhibition of products and services developed by various departments and centres within the university.

The Convocation Lecture, held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, was delivered by Emeritus Professor Peter Okebukola, OFR. The lecture was titled “Universities in the Age of Quantum Thinking: Redefining Quality, Relevance, and Innovation through Emerging Technologies."

In his lecture, Professor Okebukola, explaining that Quantum thinking meant to think in new, creative ways, recommending that, given the rapid expansion and interconnectedness of knowledge in the digital age, KWASU should develop a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) literacy programme to ensure that every graduate possesses a basic understanding of AI and its capabilities.

Speaking on the multidimentionality of quality in the Quantum age, Emeritus Professor Okebukola further suggested that the Nigerian Universities Commision (NUC) should require all universities to develop and implement AI ethics framework before deploying AI tools for admissions and student assessment. This, he argued, will ensure that AI systems are used responsibly and in shaping the future of education.

After the lecture, the traditional convocation stage play was performed by the Department of Performing Arts and Film Studies. Titled Lisabi Agbongbo-akala written by Olu Owolabi, the stage play depicted a brief history of the betrayal of Lisabi by his own people.

On Friday, December 12th, 2025, at a Luncheon organised for staff of the university, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, announced Engr. Dr. Abdulwaheed Musa of the Faculty of Engineering and Mr. Sikiru Lawal as the winners of the Researcher and Staff of the year 2024/2025 awards respectively.

The Vice-Chancellor noted that the prizes were instituted to encourage staff to put in their best efforts.