Al-Hikmah University Graduates Record Number of Students, Vice Chancellor Calls for Expanded TETFund Access

by Hameedah Oladimeji Kolawole

The Vice Chancellor of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Professor Noah Yusuf, has urged the Federal Government to reconsider any plans to scrap TETFund, emphasizing the need to make the fund more accessible and relevant to private universities and other institutions.

Professor Yusuf made this appeal during a press briefing held at the university’s auditorium on the occasion of its 14th convocation ceremony and 20th anniversary celebration.

Under his leadership, the institution has achieved a historic milestone, graduating its highest number of students in two decades.

The Vice Chancellor announced that the university, which began with just 70 students in 2005, now boasts over 11,000 students as of 2025. On January 7, 2025, Al-Hikmah University will graduate 2,211 students. This includes 47 first-class graduates, 736 second-class upper, 886 second-class lower, and 79 third-class students.

Highlighting the significance of the convocation and anniversary, Professor Yusuf outlined an exciting lineup of events, including an inter-faculty Quranic competition, a football tournament, and a convocation lecture to be delivered by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Right Honourable Tajudeen Abass.

As he prepares to conclude his tenure in 2025, Professor Yusuf shared his vision for Al-Hikmah University, expressing confidence that the institution will transform into a “smart university” within the next two decades.

This achievement underscores Al-Hikmah University’s steady growth and its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and holistic education over the past 20 years.