*Amanatullah Legacy Foundation hails promotion

By Joseph Erunke, ABUJA

A Nigerian scholar and author of 50 books in Arabic language and Islamic sciences,Abdul Ghani Isa Oyarekhua,has emerged Africa’s first Professor of Linguistics at the Islamic University of Madinah, Saudi Arabia.

Professor Abdulgani Isa Oyarekhua’s promotion to the prestigious position of Professor of Arabic Linguistics at the Faculty of Arabic Language and Humanities of the institution makes him the first African to attain such an honour at the Islamic University of Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Edo State born Islamic scholar has 50 books in Arabic language and Islamic sciences translated between Arabic and English languages, and over 50 workshops and training courses attended globally.

Reacting to the development through a congratulatory message to the scholar, the leadership of Amanatullah Legacy Foundation,ALEF, which is his alma mater,said.

Oyarekhua’s “resilience, commitment to knowledge acquisition and dissemination, and passion for scholarly development exemplify the values instilled in us in Afikpo.”

In the message signed by Barr. Umar Musa Ikhilor,Executive Director, ALEF,Oyarekhua was described as “a product of the esteemed Sheikh Amanatullah, in whose honour the Amanatullah Legacy Foundation was established.”

The congratulatory message read in full:”The leadership of Amanatullah Legacy Foundation (ALEF) extends our heartfelt congratulations to Professor Abdul Ghani Isa Oyarekhua on the well-deserved promotion to a distinguished position of Professor in Linguistics at the Islamic University of Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

“This remarkable feat accentuates your accomplishments and is a beacon of pride for us at ALEF, our alma mater (the Islamic Centre Afikpo), Nigeria and the entire African continent.

“Being the first African to attain such an honour is a testament to your knack for scholarly excellence, dedication to intellectual erudition, and the profound impact of the education provided by our father, teacher and mentor, Sheikh Muhammad Amanatullah (rahimahu-Llah).

“It is with immense joy that we celebrate your success and take pride in the fact that you are a product of the esteemed Sheikh Amanatullah, in whose honour the Amanatullah Legacy Foundation was established.

“Your resilience, commitment to knowledge acquisition and dissemination, and passion for scholarly development exemplify the values instilled in us in Afikpo.

“With over 50 books in Arabic language and Islamic sciences translated between Arabic and English languages, and over 50 workshops and training courses attended globally, your invaluable contributions to the frontiers of knowledge and Islamic scholarship continue to serve as an inspiration to fellow alumni of our alma mater, academic colleagues, scholars, aspiring linguists, and the young and upcoming generation.

“We pray this feat catalyzes your paths to greater heights, and we believe your brilliance will birth more groundbreaking research and the nurturing of future linguists and Islamic leaders.

“We wish you continued success in your academic endeavours and look forward to witnessing the indelible mark you will undoubtedly leave on the path of Islam and your chosen field.”