AKCILS Matriculates 3,320 NCE and Diploma Students, Ag. Provost Harps on Character, Digital Learning and Entrepreneurship

The Acting Provost of Aminu Kano College of Islamic and Legal Studies (AKCILS), Dr. Ali Tamasi Mu'az, has charged newly admitted students to uphold discipline, moral uprightness and academic excellence as they begin their academic journey.

Dr. Mu'az made the call at the College Matriculation and Orientation Ceremony for the 2026/2027 academic session held at the college theatre.

He described matriculation as not merely a ceremony but an oath of allegiance and solemn commitment to uphold the values, vision and regulations of the college.

He said the college is matriculating a total of 3,320 newly admitted students comprising 962 Diploma students and 2,358 NCE students. The breakdown includes 42 Advanced Diploma, 262 National Diploma, 563 Ordinary Diploma and 95 Pre-Diploma students, while the NCE category comprises 1,502 Regular and 856 Part-Time students.

Dr. Mu'az said the admission figure testifies to growing public confidence in the academic quality, moral discipline and institutional reputation of AKCILS.

Reaffirming the college's motto of Knowledge, Character and Service, he said AKCILS remains committed to blending Islamic values with modern knowledge for service of humanity.

On digital learning, he disclosed that the college is making progress in embracing ICT-based education and blended learning models, noting that library and academic departments are being equipped to provide online resources. He encouraged students to take advantage of digital tools to enhance performance and compete in the global knowledge economy.

On entrepreneurship, he stated that in view of current economic realities, the college prioritises vocational and entrepreneurial training to prepare students for self-reliance after graduation.

He further called on students to promote unity, tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

Highlighting recent achievements, Dr. Mu'az announced that the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has approved 21 additional NCE course combinations during its recent accreditation exercise, bringing the total to 56 combinations.

He also announced successful upgrade of the Diploma in Law programme from Ordinary Diploma to National Diploma (ND), now listed on the JAMB portal for 2026/2027 session, adding that the college is engaging the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to create a one-year direct entry pathway for holders of Ordinary Diploma in Law and Sharia into ND II.

Dr. Mu'az warned students against examination malpractice, drug abuse, cultism, thuggery and other social misconduct, stressing zero tolerance for indiscipline.

In his goodwill message, the Kano State Commissioner of Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, represented by the Permanent Secretary, State Directorate of Higher Education, Salahudden Habib, congratulated management and matriculating students, describing them as the luckiest and successful applicants. He commended transformative and visionary leadership under Dr. Mu'az.

The ceremony was attended by members of college management, Deans, Directors, Heads of Departments, staff, parents and well-wishers.