Shaykh Luqman Jimoh is a Nigerian professor of Islamic medicine and theology who became the acting vice chancellor of Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria, since 5 January 2023 following the death of former vice chancellor, Professor Mustapha Akanbi.[1][2] He was the deputy vice-chancellor (academics) until his appointment as the vice-chancellor.[3][4]
Lukman Jimoh | |
|---|---|
| Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University | |
| Assumed office 5 January 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mustapha Akanbi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Shaykh Luqman Jimoh |
| Residence | Ilorin |
| Alma mater | |
| Profession | Academic Educator Administrator |
Education and career
editJimoh had his first degree in Arabic from the University of Ilorin in the year 1988 and then obtained his master's degree in Arabic and Islamic studies from the University of Ibadan in 1995 while his Ph.D. was in Islamic studies from the Lagos State University 2007.[5]
He was first a lecturer at the Department of Religion and Islamic Contemporary Studies of the Lagos State University, Nigeria, where he lectured for 16 years between 1996 and 2012. He joined Kwara State University as a member of the Faculty of Religion, History and Heritage Studies in 2012 and has since risen in rank to the position of the school's current acting vice chancellor.[6]
References
edit- ^ "I'll sustain Prof. Akanbi's legacies- KWASU Ag. VC". www.ilorin.info. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
- ^ Abdulazeez, Jamiu Olayinka (2022-11-30). "KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY HOLDS VALEDICTORY SENATE FOR LATE VICE CHANCELLOR, INSTATE ACTING VC". TEAM PLATO REPORTS. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
- ^ "MUSWEN launches book to honour Prof Noibi". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-11-18. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
- ^ Voice, Muslim (2022-11-14). "MUSWEN Celebrate Prof. Noibi with Book Launch in Ibadan | The Muslim Voice, Nigeria". Retrieved 2023-03-30.
- ^ "ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS (with dates and granting Bodies)". studylib.net. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
- ^ "KWASU gets 20 new professors". Punch Newspapers. 2023-02-21. Retrieved 2023-03-30.