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UIMC Congratulates Member on Becoming UI's First Female Bursar

The University of Ibadan Muslim Community (UIMC) has congratulated one of its members, Alhaja Maryam Adetoun Zakariyah, on her appointment as the first female Bursar of the University of Ibadan.

In a congratulatory message dated 9th July, 2026, signed by the UIMC Publicity Secretary and addressed to the appointee, the Community described Alhaja Zakariyah's appointment as historic and extolled her character and professional integrity.

The Community expressed its delight at her appointment and prayed for success in discharging her duties during her tenure.

It also noted that her appointment would inspire Muslim women and other women to pursue excellence in academia and public service.

"As the custodian of the University's treasury, we pray that Allah grants you tawfeeq to discharge this weighty amanah with wisdom, fairness, and the fear of Allah.

"May He make you a source of ease for staff and students, and may your tenure be marked by transparency, innovation, and barakah that sets a standard for generations to come," the message read.