My dear colleagues and world-class students, I warmly welcome you to the holy month of Ramadan.
Ramadan is a sacred period of deep spiritual reflection, self-discipline, sacrifice, and compassion. It offers us a renewed opportunity to strengthen our faith, promote tolerance, and uphold the values of love, kindness, humility, and peaceful coexistence that bind us together as one university community.
As we observe this season of fasting and prayer, I encourage all members of our community to embrace the spirit of unity, mutual respect, and empathy for one another. May this holy month inspire us to recommit ourselves to excellence in teaching, learning, research, and service to humanity, while fostering harmony within and beyond our campus.
I pray that Almighty Allah grants us the grace to fully reap the spiritual rewards of Ramadan, answer our prayers, and blesses our university with continued progress, peace, and prosperity.
Ramadan Kareem!
Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM.
Vice-Chancellor
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