In a significant move set to reshape the landscape of Islamic education in Nigeria, the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) has announced a landmark partnership with the prestigious Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt.
A Strategic Alliance for Academic Excellence
This groundbreaking agreement, confirmed on 21 November 2025, represents the culmination of years of strategic planning and a shared vision for academic excellence. A core component of the partnership involves the secondment of scholars from Al-Azhar University to NASFAT-owned institutions, including Fountain University in Osogbo.
Alhaji Ayodeji AbdulWahid AbdulRauf, the President of NASFAT, emphasized that this collaboration is a direct reflection of the Society's long-standing goal to elevate academic standards and foster global cooperation in the field of Islamic scholarship.
Key Figures and a New Chapter for Learning
NASFAT officially acknowledged the crucial roles played by several distinguished individuals in securing this historic agreement. These include:
- Dr Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Sheikh of Al-Azhar
- Fadeelat Sheikh Reda Muhammad
- Muhammed Fouad, the Egyptian Ambassador to Nigeria
- Sheikh Saheed of Ma’hd Al-Azhary in Mowe, Ogun State
The Chief Missioner of NASFAT, Imam Maroofdeen AbdulAzeez Onike, warmly welcomed the arriving scholars from Egypt. He stated that their presence heralds the beginning of a new, more structured phase of Islamic learning across all NASFAT-affiliated centres.
Enriching Education and Positioning for the Future
According to Imam Onike, the expertise brought by the Al-Azhar scholars will profoundly improve students' comprehension of classical Islamic studies. It is also expected to significantly enrich the academic programmes at Fountain University and other NASFAT educational centres.
NASFAT has described this partnership as a monumental achievement for its education mission. It is a strategic step that further solidifies Fountain University's position as a growing hub for quality learning, firmly rooted in knowledge, strong character, and global relevance.
