UNIMAID VC to Keynote El-Kanemi College’s Golden Jubilee

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri, Professor Mohammed Laminu Mele, has described the El-Kanemi College of Islamic Theology as a prestigious sister institution that has remained a cornerstone of academic and moral excellence in the North-East region for five decades.

Professor Mele made the remarks on Monday when he received a high-powered delegation from the college alumni association, led by Professor Abdulmumin Sani, at the University’s Senate Building. 

The visit was aimed at formalizing a partnership ahead of the college’s 50th-anniversary celebration, tagged "El-Kanemi at 50," scheduled for April 2026.

The Vice-Chancellor revealed his deep-seated personal ties to the institution, noting that he had served as a teacher at the college for several years before joining the services of the University of Maiduguri.

He expressed delight at the milestone, stating that the university is proud of the prominent professionals and scholars produced by the college, many of whom are currently serving as distinguished staff members within the university community.

The Vice-Chancellor further maintained that an institution as old and impactful as El-Kanemi College deserves to be treated with the highest level of prestige. 

He pledged the university’s commitment to providing technical and academic support, particularly in the areas of staff capacity building, mentorship for diploma programs, and professional guidance from the university’s team of engineers and architects to assist in the development of the college’s master plan.

Earlier in his address, the leader of the delegation, Professor Abdulmumin Sani, appreciated the Vice-Chancellor for the swift response to their request for an audience.

He disclosed that the Golden Jubilee would feature a week-long series of activities, including a medical outreach program for the host community, the launching of a commemorative school magazine titled "Student's Book of Life," and academic presentations on the themes of faith and community development.

Professor Sani also formally invited the Vice-Chancellor to serve as the Keynote Speaker at the grand finale of the anniversary. 

The Vice-Chancellor graciously accepted the invitation, confirming he would deliver a special address on "The Role of Academic Institutions in Preserving Knowledge, Faith, and Community Development."

Highlight of the event was an exchange of tokens and a commitment to strengthen the long-standing relationship between the two premier educational institutions in Borno State.