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…Muslim Community Celebrates Cleric’s Academic Milestone
Daud Olatunji
The Chief Imaam of the Community Mosque, Laderin, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Abduwaliyu Abioye, has bagged a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Islamic Finance from Al-Hikmah University, Kwara State, marking a major milestone in his decades-long pursuit of academic advancement, Islamic scholarship and public service.
Abioye successfully defended his doctoral thesis on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in the presence of Islamic scholars from within and outside the university.
His latest academic achievement adds to a professional and educational background spanning agricultural engineering, security and strategic administration, Arabic studies, Islamic scholarship and the development of Sharia-compliant financial initiatives.
Beyond his religious responsibilities as the Chief Imaam of the Community Mosque in Laderin, Abioye serves as a Deputy Commandant of Corps (DCC) at the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) College of Security Management, Ogun State.
His combination of public service, religious leadership and academic pursuits reflects an effort to bridge professional expertise with Islamic knowledge and community development.
The development was announced in a statement issued by the management of the Muslim community in Laderin, Abeokuta, which expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for the successful completion of the cleric’s doctoral programme.
According to the statement, Abioye’s journey towards the attainment of the degree was sustained by dedication, hard work and an enduring commitment to learning.
The community described the achievement as a moment of pride, congratulating the Chief Imaam and praying that the knowledge acquired would benefit the Muslim faithful and society at large.
“We say Alhamdulillah for this attainment as we wish him more feathers to his turban,” the statement said.
The management further prayed that Almighty Allah would bless the knowledge acquired by the cleric and enable him to deploy it meaningfully in the propagation of Islam and the service of humanity.
It added, “May Almighty Allah put His Barakah in the knowledge and make it suffice for him as positive Hujjah in this world and the Hereafter.”
The statement concluded with prayers and congratulations, saying, “Barakallahu feekum and congratulations, Baba Imaam.”
The statement was signed by the management of the Muslim community in Laderin, Abeokuta.
Abioye’s academic journey began in the field of engineering before extending into security administration and Islamic studies.
He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, in 1998.
He subsequently pursued further studies in Strategy and Security Administration, with available biographical information indicating that the programme was undertaken between 2013 and 2014. The exact award date and qualification details were not provided.
His academic interests later extended to Arabic studies, a field he pursued at the International University of Africa in Sudan in 2011 after reportedly receiving study leave sponsored by the NSCDC National Headquarters in Abuja.
