Prof. Wahab Egbewole, SAN, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, has expressed profound sadness over the passing of a prominent community leader, Alhaja Munirat Olesin.

Alhaja Olesin, mother of a veteran journalist and North Central Regional Editor of LEADERSHIP newspaper, Alhaji Abdullahi Olesin, died on Tuesday, at the age of 87 years.

This was contained in a statement issued by Mr Kunle Akogun, Director of Corporate Affairs, UNILORIN, on Tuesday, in Ilorin.

According to the statement “the management, staff and students of the University received the news of the passing of the matriarch of the Olesin family, Ilorin, with sadness.

“We specifically sympathised with the veteran journalist and his siblings as well as other relations of the deceased.

The Vice-Chancellor said that the death of an elder, particularly at this point-in-time, is painful.

He said that the deceased experience, wisdom, and prayers are required to enhance national rebirth.

Egbewole, who is also the Chairman of the Consortium of Kwara State based Universities (KU8+), urged Olesin to take solace in the fact that his mother lived a relatively long life and left behind remarkable legacies.

The Vice-Chancellor prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased and reward her good deeds with Aljanat Fridaous.

Alhaji Abdullahi Olesin, Leadership Newspaper Regional Editor, has lost his dear mother, Alhaja Munirat Hanafi Imam Olesin, to the cold hand of death.

The Regional Editor made the announcement on Tuesday, after the unfortunate incident, on the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) WhatsApp platform.

“Innalilah wahina illehi rojihun. (With total submission to the will of the Almighty Allah), we announce the death of our mother, a grandmother, and great-grandmother just died.

“She died at the age of 87 years old on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

“The Janaza (funeral rites) for the reposed soul of the deceased holds at Olesin compound, Okelele, Ilorin by 2 p.m.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, SAN, has congratulated the Kuliya of Ilorin, Prof. Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN, on the occasion of his 70th birthday.

This was contained in a congratulatory message made available to newsmen on Monday, in Ilorin, by the Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle Akogun.

“Today, as always, the Governing Council, Senate, Management, Staff, and Students of the University of Ilorin rejoice with Prof. Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN on the auspicious occasion of his 70th birthday.

“Prof. Ali embodies the very best of the legal profession, and as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and an international arbitrator of repute, he has raised the bar of excellence, integrity, and advocacy.

“His legendary generosity and unwavering commitment of the legal icon to the development of education have left indelible marks on our great university,” Egbewole said.

The vice-chancellor pointed out that at 70,  Prof. Ali stands as a beacon of wisdom, humility, and service.

He said that the celebrant is a pride to the Bar, and humanity and prayed that Almighty Allah continue to grant him good health, strength, and many more years of impactful service to the nation and mankind.

Also, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, rejoiced with the celebrant, as a distinguished son of the Emirate.

In another statement issued on Monday, by the Emir’s Spokesman, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona.

Sulu-Gambari described the milestone as a celebration of a life marked by outstanding professional excellence, scholarship, philanthropy, and selfless service to humanity.

He noted that over the decades, Prof. Ali has distinguished himself as one of Nigeria’s foremost legal practitioners, a revered academician, and mentor.

“Prof. Ali is a committed community leader whose contributions have touched lives across the country.

“At 70, he stands tall as a shining example of integrity, hard work, and dedication.

“His numerous contributions to humanity, through legal practice, education, mentorship of young lawyers, and extensive philanthropic works, have brought pride to the Ilorin Emirate and to Nigeria,” he said.

The Emir prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the celebrant, also the Kuliya Ngeri of Ilorin more years in good health, continued capacity to serve Allah, the Emirate and the nation.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kwara Area Command, has pledged to deepen its collaboration with communities, security agencies and the manufacturing sector as part of efforts to promote youth development, economic growth and legitimate trade in the state.



The Acting Area Controller of the Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Najeem Ogundeyi, made the commitment while participating in the grand finale of the 17th edition of the Kwara State Commissioner of Police Cup, held at the Kwara Football Academy Field, George Innih Stadium, Ilorin

The grassroots Under-13 and Under-17 football competition was organised by the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON), Kwara State Branch, in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force, and featured male and female young footballers from across the state.

Prof. Wasiu Jimoh, Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, University of Ilorin has called on government to recognise sustainable aquaculture as a strategic component of Nigeria’s food security, nutrition, and economy agenda.
 
Jimoh made the call during the 306th Inaugural Lecture, titled “GREEN FEEDS, HEALTHY FISH: ENHANCING AQUACULTURE PRODUCTIVITY” on Thursday, in Ilorin.
 
The Professor noted that acquaculture could be sustained by increasing investment in research, innovation, human capacity development, and commercialization of locally developed technologies.
 
“Investment in aquaculture will accelerate the transition towards a resilient, environmentally sustainable, and globally competitive industry, capable of creating employment, reducing import dependence, and contributing significantly to national economic development.
 
“Strategic implementation of this framework will drive fundamental transformation.
 
“Aquaculture will become a resilient, environmentally restorative, and economically strong sector,” he said.
 
Jimoh said that achieving the vision was essential for ensuring food and nutrition sovereignty, creating dignified employment, and building sustainable livelihoods for current and future generations.
 
“My research journey has been dedicated to developing viable alternatives to conventional fish feed ingredients by integrating plant-based protein sources, phytogenic additives, and circular-economy principles.
 
“These efforts aimed to reduce dependence on fishmeal and soybean meal, optimise nutrient utilisation, enhance fish health, and improve economic sustainability for fish farmers,” he said.
 
The inaugural lecturer, therefore, called on feed manufacturers, veterinary professionals, fish health specialists, and regulatory agencies to formulate, certify, and promote functional aquafeeds.
 
He noted that there was a need to use acquafeed containing probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and natural immunostimulants for routine use by fish farmers.
 
The expert stressed that it would strengthen disease prevention, reduce antibiotic misuse, and improve fish welfare and productivity.

As part of University of Ilorin community development initiatives, students of the University of Ilorin who are currently pursuing M.Sc. Development Communication programme recently attracted a water project to the Odokoto Ayedade community in the Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State.

This was disclosed by the Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, Prof. Saudat Salah Abdulbaqi in a chat with UNILORIN Bulletin.

The Dean explained that the students, whose field exercise focussed on Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage (HWTS) at the community, were surprised to discover that Odokoto Ayedade did not have access to safe and reliable water for consumption.

Abdulbaqi, also a Council Member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), added that the subsequent advocacy embarked upon by the students on the challenge attracted the attention of the Deputy Chief Whip of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Maryam Yusuf Aladi, who immediately swung into action by taking up the task of sinking a borehole water project for the community.

The Dean commended the students for their efforts as she explained that the attraction of the water project to the community is an important episode that would continue to be celebrated by the beneficiaries.

Abdulbaqi equally thanked the community for hosting the students, and the donor for her prompt intervention.

She said that the impact created by the postgraduate students is in consonance with the essence of the university.

The Dean urged the community to ensure that the project, when completed and handed over to them, is protected for it to endure for their own benefit.