Governor AbdulRazaq tops donation at Ansarul Islam centenary with N180m, scholarship for Muhammed Kamaldeen University students

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has donated N180m to Ansarul Islam Society, the founding body of Muhammed Kamalden University (MKU), Ilorin, during their centenary celebations on Sunday.

The Governor, who was represented by Special Adviser on Special Duties Alhaji AbdulRazaq Jiddah, donated the funds on different grounds.

AbdulRazaq donated N50m in his capacity as Sardauna of Ilorin to Ansarul Islam Society, an Islamic group where his mother had been a notable member since her youth.

The Governor added another N50m on behalf of the prestigious and illustrious AbdulRazaq Family.

In similar vein, he noted that Kwara State Government would also donate the sum of N50m to Muhammed Kamaldeen University (MKU), Ilorin as a form of support to strengthen research and educational advancement in the institution.

On top of it, AbdulRazaq directed the university to compile names of 3O deserving students for scholarship, with each getting N1m grant each to inspire and support their academic journey.

The announcement of the generous donations by the Governor was met with sound applause and cheers by traditional rulers, clerics, top dignitaries at the event , and students of the university.