Gov AbdulRazaq Hails UNILORIN as Best Nigerian University for Research Quality

The Kwara State Government has commended the Management, staff, and students of the University of Ilorin following the institution's emergence as the best university in Nigeria for research quality in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027.

In a statement praising the university's leadership, the Governor extended warm congratulations to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Wahab O. Egbewole, SAN, alongside the Governing Council, Senate, and the entire university community.

The Governor described the achievement as a testament to UNILORIN's sustained commitment to academic excellence, impactful research, technological innovation, and human capital development.

Highlighting the state’s continued backing, the Governor noted that the administration remains proud of the university's recent milestones and reaffirmed the strong, productive partnership existing between the Kwara State Government and the institution.
In his closing remark, the Governor urged all stakeholders to maintain their momentum and continue raising the benchmark in scholarship, research, and innovation, wishing the "Better by Far" university even greater accomplishments in the years ahead.