Ikirun, Osun State – Prof. Sir Bashiru Aremu, a UNESCO Laureate and Member of the Board of Trustees of Minaret International University (MIU), Ikirun, Osun State, has commended the university’s management for the significant strides made as the institution unveiled its new logo.
In a statement made available to journalists in Asaba, Delta State capital, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, by his media assistant, Prof. Aremu lauded the university’s founding fathers and described the new logo as a symbol of “man’s quest for knowledge for the benefit of humanity.” He noted that the logo aligns perfectly with the university’s vision and mission statement.
“The new logo unveiled by the university’s management symbolizes man’s quest for knowledge for the benefit of humanity, which is in line with the university’s vision and mission statement,” Aremu stated.
Prof. Aremu emphasized that Minaret International University remains committed to fulfilling its vision of integrating Islamic and Western education while promoting academic excellence and moral values. According to him, the university is poised to foster intellectual and moral development to enhance creativity, entrepreneurship, and adaptability among its graduates.
“MIU, Ikirun, as a faith-based university, is dedicated to promoting both Islamic and Western education by integrating moral values and academic excellence for the healthy development of society,” Aremu added.
Highlighting the university’s academic structure, Aremu revealed that MIU will commence operations with three faculties: Humanities, Sciences, and Education, with plans to gradually expand to other disciplines. He emphasized that this educational model, established by the Jamaat, is the first of its kind to blend Islamic teachings with a comprehensive Western education framework.
“The university will start with three faculties; Humanities, Sciences, and Education, with additional faculties to be introduced gradually. This is the first university with both an Islamic and Western education model to be established by the Jamaat,” he said.
Aremu further reiterated MIU’s commitment to becoming a world-class tertiary institution dedicated to the intellectual and manpower development of human resources for sustainable socio-economic growth locally, regionally, and globally.
“The vision of MIU is to pursue intellectual and moral development for creativity, entrepreneurship, adaptability, and the survival of our university graduates. Our mission is to establish a world-class tertiary institution that fosters the intellectual and manpower development of human resources for sustainable socio-economic development nationally, regionally, and internationally,” he affirmed.
He concluded by describing Minaret International University as a vital step toward providing prosperous, sound, and functional education for both Nigerians and international students, ensuring a brighter future for all stakeholders involved.