The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III CFR, has conferred the prestigious title of Kulliyan Sokoto upon Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
This honor was announced during a public lecture and special book presentation held in Prof. Oloyede’s honor, celebrating his retirement from the University of Ilorin after an impressive four decades of service in academia, coinciding with his 70th birthday. The event took place on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
The Sultan expressed his delight at Prof. Oloyede’s remarkable career, emphasizing that he seldom attends such events—especially those with a celebratory aspect—but felt compelled to do so due to his long-standing relationship with the Ilorin Emirate Council, which dates back to his time as a military officer stationed in Ilorin. He highlighted the significant impact Prof. Oloyede has made in academia and his current role at JAMB.
In his remarks, the Sultan praised Prof. Oloyede for his exemplary qualities and dedication to public service. In recognition of the positive attributes he has consistently demonstrated throughout his career, the Sultan formally conferred the Kulliyan Sokoto title on Prof. Oloyede.
The event attracted a distinguished audience, including the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Fagbemi SAN; Senator Shuaib Afolabi also representing the governor of Ogun and Prof Sheu Adaramaja representing the Governor of Kwara; the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III CFR and the Emir of Ilorin also being represented; the Secretary-General of Association of African Universities, Prof Olusola Oyewole among other notable figures from various sectors of society.
