Yahaya Seriki Donates N120M for School's Centenary Celebration

Businessman and politician Yahaya Seriki has donated N120 million to support the centenary celebration of Az-Zumuratul Adabiyatul Kamaliyyah School of Arabic and Islamic Studies in Ilorin, Kwara State. This donation coincides with the institution's 100-year anniversary, recognizing its significant contributions to Arabic and Islamic education, moral discipline, and the development of generations of scholars and professionals.

The week-long centenary program celebrates the legacy of the late Sheikh Muhammad Kamalud-Deen Al-Adabiy, who founded the institution in 1926. The anniversary activities commenced with a media briefing in Ilorin, highlighting the late scholar’s contributions to Islamic education and his innovative approach to combining Arabic and Islamic studies with modern educational methods.

The celebration also honors the broader Adabiyyah community and the Ansarul Islam Society of Nigeria, reflecting on the future of Arabic and Islamic education. The activities are set to conclude with a grand finale on October 11, 2026.