(PRESS RELEASE)
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO PROFESSOR MANSUR IBRAHIM SOKOTO mni, ON THE CONFERMENT OF THE TRADITIONL TITLE OF “DAN MASANIN SOKOTO”
The President of the Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI), Ambassador EO Okafor mni, on behalf of the National Executive Committee and the entire AANI membership, heartily congratulates one of our outstanding members, Professor Mansur Ibrahim Sokoto mni, SEC 42, 2022, on the well deserved conferment of the prestigious traditional title “Dan Masanin Sokoto”.
The conferment took effect from 2nd November 2024, by His Eminence, Alhaji (Dr) Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, CFR mni, the Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman of the AANI Heritage Council.
This prestigious title, meaning “the Most Knowledgeable,” is a unique and historic recognition of Professor Mansur mni’s invaluable contributions to education, the development of the Muslim Ummah, the Sultanate Council, and humanity at large.
Professor Mansur mni, also a Professor of Hadith at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, is an internationally renowned scholar and prolific author, with numerous books covering Islamic sciences such as Hadith, history, and jurisprudence.
He is a dedicated advocate for Islamic values and standards, having established notable Islamic centers, including the An-Nur Islamic Centre, Ahlul Bayt and Sahaba Centre, Imam Malik Islamic Centre and Makka International Academy, all in Sokoto.
His distinguished academic journey includes higher learning from the Islamic African Centre in Khartoum, Sudan; Islamic University in Medina, Saudi Arabia; and Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Nigeria.
With over 27 years of teaching and management experience, Professor Mansur mni is also well respected academic in Islamic Studies and Shari’ah, serving not only as a Faculty Professor at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, but also as an expert adviser in the non-interest (Islamic) banking and finance industry in Nigeria.
As a member of the Advisory Committee of Experts at Sun Trust Bank Nigeria Limited, he continues to make impactful contributions in his field.
We therefore, convey our profound gratitude to His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, for honoring our esteemed member with this distinguished title, reflecting his commitment to promoting knowledge and service to humanity.
AANI stands in solidarity with Professor Mansur mni, and celebrates this remarkable achievement, praying for Allah’s continued guidance and blessings upon him as we look forward to the turbanning ceremony.
Congratulations, Dan Masanin Sokoto!
E-Signed:
Brigadier General SK Usman (rtd) mni fnipr fapra fnarc FIORM fspsp
AANI National Publicity Secretary
8th November 2024
